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The Light of Battle
- Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower
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On June 6, 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower addressed the thousands of American troops preparing to invade Normandy, exhorting them to embrace the “Great Crusade” they faced. Then, in a fleeting moment alone, he drafted a resignation letter in case the invasion failed.
In The Light of Battle, Michel Paradis, acclaimed author of Last Mission to Tokyo, paints a vivid portrait of Dwight Eisenhower as he learns to navigate the crosscurrents of diplomacy, politics, strategy, family, and fame with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance. In a world of giants—Churchill, Roosevelt, De Gaulle, Marshall, MacArthur—it was a barefoot boy from Abilene, Kansas, who would master the art of power and become a modern-day George Washington.
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An unflinching look at how character is forged, and leadership is learned, The Light of Battle breathes new life into the man who made “the leader of the free world” the mantle of the American presidency.
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- De Phoenician en 09-10-20
De: Malcolm X, y otros
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The Rise of Rome
- De: The Great Courses, Gregory S. Aldrete
- Narrado por: Gregory S. Aldrete
- Duración: 12 h y 16 m
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The Roman Republic is one of the most breathtaking civilizations in world history. Between roughly 500 BCE to the turn of the millennium, a modest city-state developed an innovative system of government and expanded into far-flung territories across Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. This powerful civilization inspired America's founding fathers, gifted us a blueprint for amazing engineering innovations, left a vital trove of myths, and has inspired the human imagination for 2,000 years.
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Very good, but doesn't stand out
- De Christopher en 02-08-18
De: The Great Courses, y otros
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Napoleon's Hemorrhoids…And Other Small Events That Changed History
- De: Phil Mason
- Narrado por: LJ Ganser
- Duración: 8 h y 13 m
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Hilarious, fascinating, and a roller coaster of dizzying, historical what-ifs, Napoleon's Hemorrhoids is a potpourri for serious historians and casual history buffs. In one of Phil Mason's many revelations, you'll learn that Communist jets were two minutes away from opening fire on American planes during the Cuban missile crisis, when they had to turn back as they were running out of fuel. You'll discover that before the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon's painful hemorrhoids prevented him from mounting his horse to survey the battlefield.
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They just throw the facts too fast
- De Concerned_llama en 12-11-20
De: Phil Mason
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Early True Believers
- The Untold Story of Silicon Alley
- De: Vanessa Grigoriadis, Adam Fisher
- Narrado por: Vanessa Grigoriadis
- Duración: 4 h y 23 m
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Early True Believers: The Untold Story of Silicon Alley is a 1990s saga of ambition and innovation set in Manhattan’s Silicon Alley, a swath of downtown that served as New York City’s nerve center of tech entrepreneurship. The series features the stories of a forgotten cohort of early internet visionaries, countercultural social networks, the digital gold rush, and the lavish events that came with it, including one held in an underground Tribeca bunker that abruptly ended in a police raid—a harbinger of the upheaval to come.
De: Vanessa Grigoriadis, y otros
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The Emerald Tablets of Thoth the Atlantean
- De: M. Doreal
- Narrado por: John Marino
- Duración: 2 h y 33 m
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The history of the tablets translated in the following book is strange and beyond the belief of modern scientists. Their antiquity is stupendous, dating back some 36,000 years. The writer is Thoth, an Atlantean Priest-King, who founded a colony in ancient Egypt after the sinking of the mother country. He was the builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza, erroneously attributed to Cheops. In it he incorporated his knowledge of the ancient wisdom and also securely secreted records and instruments of ancient Atlantis.
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Excellence...
- De Light Worker en 04-21-18
De: M. Doreal
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Mythology: Mega Collection
- Classic Stories from the Greek, Celtic, Norse, Japanese, Hindu, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Mythology
- De: Scott Lewis
- Narrado por: Madison Niederhauser, Oliver Hunt
- Duración: 31 h y 37 m
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Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....
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An interesting set of introductions.
- De Kevin Potter en 05-30-19
De: Scott Lewis
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Helter Skelter
- The True Story of the Manson Murders
- De: Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
- Duración: 26 h y 29 m
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Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the 20th century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Now available for the first time in unabridged audio, the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime is brought to life by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick.
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Everything I remembered about the case was wrong..
- De karen en 06-22-12
De: Vincent Bugliosi, y otros
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Last Mission to Tokyo
- The Extraordinary Story of the Doolittle Raiders and Their Final Fight for Justice
- De: Michel Paradis
- Narrado por: Jacques Roy
- Duración: 12 h y 51 m
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Michel Paradis’ Last Mission to Tokyo, a “superb” (The Wall Street Journal) and “engrossing...richly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) account of a key but underreported moment in World War II: The Doolittle Raids and the international war crimes trial in 1945 that defined the Japanese American relations and changed legal history.
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Bait and switch
- De Julia K Olsen en 08-17-20
De: Michel Paradis
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When the Sea Came Alive
- An Oral History of D-Day
- De: Garrett M. Graff
- Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini, Garrett M. Graff, full cast
- Duración: 19 h y 42 m
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A visceral drama, When the Sea Came Alive is the most comprehensive account of D-Day that we have yet to see, and an unforgettable, fitting tribute to the men and women of the Greatest Generation.
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Simply Fabulous. One of the best audiobooks I’ve EVER listened to!!!!!
- De Will Wyatt en 06-09-24
De: Garrett M. Graff
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The Hidden History of the White House
- Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments
- De: Corey Mead
- Narrado por: Lindsay Graham, Jeremy Arthur
- Duración: 8 h y 45 m
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For more than two centuries, the White House in Washington, DC, has been the stage for some of the most climactic moments in American history. Its walls and portraits have witnessed fierce power struggles, history-altering decisions, shocking scandals, and intimate moments among the First Family, their guests, and the staff.
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Excellent storytelling and narration. Not surprising, considering it was done in conjunction with American History Tellers.
- De Linda The CPA en 07-12-24
De: Corey Mead
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Codename Nemo
- The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine
- De: Charles Lachman
- Narrado por: Qarie Marshall
- Duración: 10 h y 42 m
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On June 4, 1944, the course of World War II was forever changed. That day, a US Navy task force achieved the impossible—capturing a German U-Boat. Called Operation Nemo, it was the first seizure of an enemy ship in battle since the War of 1812, one of the greatest achievements of the US Navy and a victory that shortened the duration of the war. A deeply researched, fast-paced World War II narrative for the ages, Charles Lachman’s white-knuckled war saga and thrilling cat-and-mouse game is told through the eyes of the men on both sides of Operation Nemo.
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The story
- De bigal1934 en 06-09-24
De: Charles Lachman
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Taking London
- Winston Churchill and the Fight to Save Civilization
- De: Martin Dugard
- Narrado por: Samuel Roukin
- Duración: 10 h y 21 m
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Great Britain, summer 1940. The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Adolf Hitler’s powerful armies control Europe. England stands alone against this juggernaut, the whole world knowing it is only a matter of time before Nazi Germany unleashes its military might on the island nation. And in London, a new prime minister named Winston Churchill is determined to defeat the Nazi menace, no matter the costs. Luckily for Churchill, one quirky Englishman has seen the future.
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Boring
- De Mary Carter en 07-16-24
De: Martin Dugard
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The Explorers
- A New History of America in Ten Expeditions
- De: Amanda Bellows
- Narrado por: Kirsten Potter, Leon Nixon
- Duración: 9 h y 41 m
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The archetype of the American explorer, a rugged white man, has dominated our popular culture since the late eighteenth century, when Daniel Boone’s autobiography captivated readers with tales of treacherous journeys. But our commonly held ideas about American exploration do not tell the whole story—far from it. The Explorers rediscovers a diverse group of Americans who went to the western frontier and beyond, traversing the farthest reaches of the globe and even penetrating outer space in their endeavor to find the unknown.
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Needs a different title
- De Madyson Chance en 07-06-24
De: Amanda Bellows
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Last Mission to Tokyo
- The Extraordinary Story of the Doolittle Raiders and Their Final Fight for Justice
- De: Michel Paradis
- Narrado por: Jacques Roy
- Duración: 12 h y 51 m
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Michel Paradis’ Last Mission to Tokyo, a “superb” (The Wall Street Journal) and “engrossing...richly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) account of a key but underreported moment in World War II: The Doolittle Raids and the international war crimes trial in 1945 that defined the Japanese American relations and changed legal history.
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Bait and switch
- De Julia K Olsen en 08-17-20
De: Michel Paradis
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When the Sea Came Alive
- An Oral History of D-Day
- De: Garrett M. Graff
- Narrado por: Edoardo Ballerini, Garrett M. Graff, full cast
- Duración: 19 h y 42 m
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A visceral drama, When the Sea Came Alive is the most comprehensive account of D-Day that we have yet to see, and an unforgettable, fitting tribute to the men and women of the Greatest Generation.
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Simply Fabulous. One of the best audiobooks I’ve EVER listened to!!!!!
- De Will Wyatt en 06-09-24
De: Garrett M. Graff
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The Hidden History of the White House
- Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments
- De: Corey Mead
- Narrado por: Lindsay Graham, Jeremy Arthur
- Duración: 8 h y 45 m
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For more than two centuries, the White House in Washington, DC, has been the stage for some of the most climactic moments in American history. Its walls and portraits have witnessed fierce power struggles, history-altering decisions, shocking scandals, and intimate moments among the First Family, their guests, and the staff.
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Excellent storytelling and narration. Not surprising, considering it was done in conjunction with American History Tellers.
- De Linda The CPA en 07-12-24
De: Corey Mead
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Codename Nemo
- The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine
- De: Charles Lachman
- Narrado por: Qarie Marshall
- Duración: 10 h y 42 m
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On June 4, 1944, the course of World War II was forever changed. That day, a US Navy task force achieved the impossible—capturing a German U-Boat. Called Operation Nemo, it was the first seizure of an enemy ship in battle since the War of 1812, one of the greatest achievements of the US Navy and a victory that shortened the duration of the war. A deeply researched, fast-paced World War II narrative for the ages, Charles Lachman’s white-knuckled war saga and thrilling cat-and-mouse game is told through the eyes of the men on both sides of Operation Nemo.
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The story
- De bigal1934 en 06-09-24
De: Charles Lachman
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Taking London
- Winston Churchill and the Fight to Save Civilization
- De: Martin Dugard
- Narrado por: Samuel Roukin
- Duración: 10 h y 21 m
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Great Britain, summer 1940. The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Adolf Hitler’s powerful armies control Europe. England stands alone against this juggernaut, the whole world knowing it is only a matter of time before Nazi Germany unleashes its military might on the island nation. And in London, a new prime minister named Winston Churchill is determined to defeat the Nazi menace, no matter the costs. Luckily for Churchill, one quirky Englishman has seen the future.
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Boring
- De Mary Carter en 07-16-24
De: Martin Dugard
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The Explorers
- A New History of America in Ten Expeditions
- De: Amanda Bellows
- Narrado por: Kirsten Potter, Leon Nixon
- Duración: 9 h y 41 m
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The archetype of the American explorer, a rugged white man, has dominated our popular culture since the late eighteenth century, when Daniel Boone’s autobiography captivated readers with tales of treacherous journeys. But our commonly held ideas about American exploration do not tell the whole story—far from it. The Explorers rediscovers a diverse group of Americans who went to the western frontier and beyond, traversing the farthest reaches of the globe and even penetrating outer space in their endeavor to find the unknown.
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Needs a different title
- De Madyson Chance en 07-06-24
De: Amanda Bellows
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Churchill's D-Day
- The British Bulldog’s Fateful Hours During the Normandy Invasion
- De: General Sir Richard Dannatt, Allen Packwood
- Narrado por: Mike Cooper
- Duración: 9 h y 28 m
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In Churchill's D-Day, Allen Packwood and Richard Dannatt narrate and analyze Sir Winston Churchill's emotional turmoil and epic decision-making before, during, and after the world-defining action of D-Day. Culled from the official Churchill Papers at the Churchill Archives Centre, the book features historical documents, letters, and more, for a Churchillian experience of D-Day leadership, military strategy, and humanity.
De: General Sir Richard Dannatt, y otros
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In the Shadows
- True Stories of High-Stakes Negotiations to Free Americans Captured Abroad
- De: Mickey Bergman, Ellis Henican
- Narrado por: Assaf Cohen, Mickey Bergman
- Duración: 10 h y 14 m
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A top negotiator in countless high-stakes missions to free Americans captured abroad and held in the world's scariest prisons takes listeners inside the dramatic and shadowy world of international hostage rescue.
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Humanity’s complex nature
- De Adela en 07-20-24
De: Mickey Bergman, y otros
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Patton's Prayer
- A True Story of Courage, Faith, and Victory in World War II
- De: Alex Kershaw
- Narrado por: Rob Shapiro
- Duración: 7 h y 49 m
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General George Patton needed a miracle. In December 1944, the Allies found themselves stuck. Rain had plagued the troops daily since September, turning roads into rivers of muck, slowing trucks and tanks to a crawl. A thick ceiling of clouds had grounded American warplanes, allowing the Germans to reinforce. The sprint to Berlin had become a muddy, bloody stalemate, costing thousands of American lives. Patton seethed, desperate for some change, any change, in the weather.
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A well crafted account of an unsurpassed member of The Long Gray Line I call my own
- De Rich Adams en 07-18-24
De: Alex Kershaw
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Ascent to Power
- How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World
- De: David L. Roll
- Narrado por: Mark Bramhall
- Duración: 20 h y 5 m
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Spanning the years of transition, 1944 to 1948, Ascent to Power illuminates Truman’s struggles to emerge as president in his own right. Yet, from a relatively unknown Missouri senator to the most powerful man on Earth, Truman’s legacy transcends. With his come-from-behind campaign in the fall of 1948, his courageous civil rights advocacy, and his role in liberating millions from militarist governments and brutal occupations, Truman’s decisions during these pivotal years changed the course of the world in ways so significant we live with them today.
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Truman in historical context
- De Charles en 07-21-24
De: David L. Roll
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The Age of Reconstruction
- How Lincoln’s New Birth of Freedom Remade the World
- De: Don H. Doyle
- Narrado por: Paul Brion
- Duración: 10 h y 49 m
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In this international history of Reconstruction, Don Doyle chronicles the world events inspired by the Civil War. Between 1865 and 1870, France withdrew from Mexico, Russia sold Alaska to the US, and Britain proclaimed the new state of Canada. British workers demanded more voting rights, Spain toppled Queen Isabella II and ended slavery in its Caribbean colonies, Cubans rose against Spanish rule, France overthrew Napoleon III, and the kingdom of Pope Pius IX fell before the Italian Risorgimento.
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Terrible reading
- De J. W. Matthews en 06-18-24
De: Don H. Doyle
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D-Day
- The Battle for Normandy
- De: Antony Beevor
- Narrado por: Cameron Stewart
- Duración: 19 h y 42 m
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Renowned historian Antony Beevor, the man who "single-handedly transformed the reputation of military history" (The Guardian) presents the first major account in more than 20 years of the Normandy invasion and the liberation of Paris. This is the first book to describe not only the experiences of the American, British, Canadian, and German soldiers, but also the terrible suffering of the French caught up in the fighting.
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A commendable book
- De Michael en 01-19-10
De: Antony Beevor
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Crusade in Europe
- A Personal Account of World War II
- De: Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Narrado por: David Colacci
- Duración: 22 h
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Five-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower was arguably the single most important military figure of World War II. Crusade in Europe tells the complete story of the war as he planned and executed it. Through Eisenhower's eyes the enormous scope and drama of the war—strategy, battles, moments of great decision—become fully illuminated in all their fateful glory. Penned before his Presidency, this account is deeply human and helped propel him to the highest office.
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Great audiobook, wonderful narration
- De Ed Pegg Jr en 09-19-23
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The Unvanquished
- The Untold Story of Lincoln's Special Forces, the Manhunt for Mosby's Rangers, and the Shadow War That Forged America's Special Operations
- De: Patrick K. O'Donnell
- Narrado por: Fred Sanders
- Duración: 12 h y 56 m
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The Civil War is most remembered for the grand battles that have come to define it: Gettysburg, Antietam, Shiloh, among others. However, as bestselling author Patrick K. O’Donnell reveals in The Unvanquished, a vital shadow war raged amid and away from the major battlefields that was in many ways equally consequential to the conflict’s outcome.
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Solid history that is often wrapped in suspense.
- De Louis Knox en 06-04-24
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Hitler and Poland
- How the Independence of One Country led the World to War in 1939
- De: Norman Ridley
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 9 h y 28 m
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Following the end of the First World War, Poland was wedged uncomfortably between the two dominant nations of Germany and the Soviet Union. Poland was obliged to plot and negotiate to try and prevent them from realizing their ambitions to eviscerate the country. As well as bitter ethnic battles between Germany and Poland for the political control of Upper Silesia, there were also the burning ambitions of Weimar Germany, and later Nazi Germany, to reclaim lands incorporated into the new state of Poland at Versailles.
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The Great River
- The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi
- De: Boyce Upholt
- Narrado por: Gabriel Vaughan
- Duración: 10 h y 18 m
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Over thousands of years, the Mississippi watershed was home to millions of Indigenous people who regarded "the great river" with awe and respect, adorning its banks with astonishing spiritual earthworks. But European settlers and American pioneers had a different vision: the river was a foe to conquer. In this landmark work of natural history, Boyce Upholt tells the epic story of human attempts to own and contain the Mississippi River, from Thomas Jefferson's expansionist land hunger through today's era of environmental concern
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The Mississippi River - it's past and future
- De AAR en 07-11-24
De: Boyce Upholt
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How Ike Led
- The Principles Behind Eisenhower's Biggest Decisions
- De: Susan Eisenhower
- Narrado por: Bernadette Dunne, Susan Eisenhower
- Duración: 12 h y 40 m
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Few people have made decisions as momentous as Eisenhower, nor has one person had to make such a varied range of them. From D-Day to Little Rock, from the Korean War to Cold War crises, from the Red Scare to the Missile Gap controversies, he was able to give our country eight years of peace and prosperity by relying on a core set of principles. These were informed by his heritage and upbringing, his strong character and his personal discipline, but he also avoided making himself the center of things. He tried to be the calmest man in the room, not the loudest.
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A President of the UNITED States
- De Happy Doc en 09-10-20
De: Susan Eisenhower
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The Wrong Stuff
- How the Soviet Space Program Crashed and Burned
- De: John Strausbaugh
- Narrado por: LJ Ganser
- Duración: 8 h y 36 m
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In the wake of World War II, with America ascendant and the Soviet Union devastated by the conflict, the Space Race should have been over before it started. But the underdog Soviets scored a series of victories—starting with the 1957 launch of Sputnik and continuing in the years following--that seemed to achieve the impossible. It was proof, it seemed, that the USSR had manpower and collective will that went beyond America's material advantages. They had asserted themselves as a world power. But in The Wrong Stuff, John Strausbaugh tells a different story.
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- De R. en 07-06-24
De: John Strausbaugh
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- Russ Ouellette
- 07-01-24
Depth of courage
This person, seemingly superhuman, struggled with all the foibles of being a regular human. His great rise is something of circumstance, but obviously he had an effect on people that go beyond normality. It is striking that there hasn’t been many movies and following books about this great leader of our country.. like Ulysses Grant massively understood by history while having a great effect. Well done.
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- Roger
- 06-29-24
A good study of Eisenhower
A good read. My interest is leadership, and this a great review of the talents and the learning he brought to the leadership role, and how he carried out that role in preparation for D-Day.
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- Michael
- 07-12-24
Eisenhower Unveiled: Strategy & Leadership lessons
"The Light of Battle" is an insightful exploration into the life and leadership of Dwight Eisenhower, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the complexities that shaped one of history's most influential military and political figures. Through a series of truisms, the book encapsulates Eisenhower's journey, shedding light on his character, decisions, and the broader lessons that can be gleaned from his experiences.
1. Explosive Temper Controlled by Unmatched Emotional Mastery
One of the most striking aspects of Eisenhower’s personality, as highlighted in the book, is his explosive temper. However, what sets him apart is his unparalleled ability to control his emotions and make sound decisions under pressure. This trait was particularly crucial during the overwhelming crises of World War II. The book recounts how Eisenhower, despite being on the brink of losing his position due to delays and problems in his theater of war, managed to maintain his composure and navigate through the challenges. His disciplined approach to managing his disposition, akin to watching his diet, exemplifies the level of self-control and strategic thinking required in leadership.
2. Simple Charm and Relatability
Eisenhower’s simple charm and relatability made him a beloved figure among his peers and subordinates. His background, marked by a stern and overly religious father who detested fun, contrasts sharply with the persona Eisenhower cultivated. This charm was not just a superficial trait but a strategic asset. As the book illustrates, his ability to connect with people and his genuine disinterest in power endeared him to many, facilitating his rise in leadership roles. This quality also served as a stark contrast to the more austere and enigmatic George Marshall, whose quiet strength and selfless dedication are also explored in the book.
3. The Power of Unassuming Leadership
Eisenhower’s seeming disinterest in power was perhaps his most potent tool in acquiring it. The book delves into this paradox, showing how his unassuming nature made him a trusted and approachable leader. This perception of modesty allowed him to operate effectively without arousing the suspicion or jealousy of others. The narrative of his life demonstrates that true power often lies in not seeking it overtly but in focusing on the responsibilities and duties at hand. His relationship with figures like his driver and admin Kay, who was a needed distraction during the war, further underscores his complex personal life and the delicate balance he maintained between his public and private personas.
4. The Advantage of Being Underestimated
Finally, the book’s discussion on how Eisenhower was constantly underestimated reveals a critical lesson in strategic advantage. His underestimation by others often worked in his favor, allowing him to make decisive moves when least expected. This element of surprise and the ability to strike from a position of perceived weakness is a powerful lesson for leaders in any field. Eisenhower’s refusal to accept money for his life story, instead opting to author his biography, exemplifies his strategic thinking and long-term vision.
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- Jim S Schuchman
- 06-20-24
Not enough about the actual invasion after a lengthy lead up.
There have been many books written on this subject, and this one was adequate, Too detailed in some areas and not enough and others.
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