Showing results for title "WAR" in Travel & Tourism

It’s 1937. The war in Spain has spun into chaos. The world could give a damn about any war. Paling in comparison to World War I, it was backpage news at best. Journalists and photographers struggled to get close to the action, battled over what was truth and what was right. Being forced to choose sides, throwing their hat in the ring with Communism came with high stakes. As Fascist shells shook the walls of Hotel Florida, what else was there to do but take the edge off? Bomb’s away! This is a story of the birth of how Martha Gellhorn found her North Star; of Hemingway rising again to ...

Sixteen short episodes, one for each stretch of line between Majavatn and Bodø, tell the dramatic story about the completion of the Nordland Railway line during the Second World War. An audio drama from Nordland Teater and Bodø2024.

As a result of a rowdy night in his local New York bar, ex-Marine and merchant seaman "Chick" Donohue volunteers for a legendary mission. He will sneak into Vietnam to track down his buddies in combat to bring them a cold beer and supportive messages from home. It'll be the greatest beer run ever! Now, decades on from 1968, this is the remarkable true story of how he actually did it. Armed with Irish luck and a backpack full of alcohol, Chick works his passage to Vietnam, lands in Qui Nhon and begins to carry out his quest, tracking down the disbelieving soldiers one by one.

Spend time with Angela Greenig on her podcast ‘War Room’ as she extends herself to share real life experiences, faith, and commitment to holiness. Her personal enthusiastic, no nonsense, approach to common, and uncommon, subjects makes them all understandable and interesting regardless of a persons background. Whether you have been there and done that, still are, or never have, there are deliverance, forgiveness and preventive aspects to Angela’s teachings to assist you. The spiritual insights revealed, and defensive strategies against the enemy, provide guidance and encouragement for ...

The Art of War Sun Tzu - The Art of War is a 6th Century BC Chinese treatise on war and military strategy known for its timeless examples of strategy and planning. There is intense interest in this ancient work since it teaches how to be victorious in conflict and that the final victory ultimately is to see war as an effort to win minds and hearts rather than a mere acquisition of territory and wealth.

📍Visit our interactive map!Enjoy this content? Buy me a book! 📚📱Social and other ways to explore Texas HistoryEd Cotham's Books: https://www.edcotham.com/This episode comes from the Rosenberg Library Conversation series where J.R. Shaw sat down with historians to talk about some interesting historical events and people in Galveston and Texas history. Thanks to the Rosenberg Library for allowing Galveston Unscripted to hold live podcast conversations in the library. This conversation series was such a great experience and we captured some awesome interviews. Mr. Ed Cotham retired in ...

The Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial events in American history, and it bitterly divided the nation, so it's somewhat ironic that the most famous monument commemorating the war is also on one of the most serene spots in the nation’s capital. The famous Vietnam Wall is a place of almost eerie silence where even children cease their chatter. Rising out of the ground like an ancient obelisk, it calls upon its visitors to stop talking and to look and gaze upon the magnitude of America’s great mistake, a war that began in whispers and ended in tears.

The National Civil War Park is a complex of sites and event locations, including a naval battle, a key industrial complex, the Confederacy's largest hospital, and dozens of miles of elaborate original fortifications.

Bringing the United States during World War II dramatically to life, this title presents an introduction to the challenges that faced America at the start of a war long thought avoidable.

My Journey Through War and Peace: Explorations of a Young Filmmaker, Feminist and Spiritual Seeker is based on Melissa Burch's experiences as a war journalist for BBC, CBS, and other networks. Her team was one of the first documentary crews allowed in the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War, and she was featured in a New York Times story about her time in Afghanistan. She was just in her 20s when she traveled with the moujahedeen, filmed an attack on a Soviet convoy, slept with an Afghan commander, and climbed 14,000-foot mountains in the Hindu Kush.

More than 80 years ago, the Fall of Singapore and the War in the Pacific touched almost all Australian households in some way. With Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day recently commemorated on August 15, we are joined by expert military historian Prof. Peter Stanley.Peter is a prize-winning historian and author of more than 40 books, who spent 33 years working at the Australian War Memorial (where he was Principal Historian) and the National Museum of Australia (as the inaugural head of its Research Centre).In this episode, Peter takes us on a journey through the invasion and occupation of Borneo ...

Step into the Brigade War Gallery and immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of military history. Located in a historical setting, this gallery is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts and families alike. The exhibits feature heroic tales, significant battles, and a vast collection of artifacts that bring the past to life.

Ein Jahrzehnt des Weltreisens hat aus Nick einen neuen Menschen gemacht: aufgeschlossen, abenteuerhungrig, aber auch nachdenklich. Und wer von ihm wissen will, ob seine Reisen wirklich immer geil waren, bekommt die ehrliche Antwort: "Nope." Ob auf selbst gebastelten Krücken, während einer nächtlichen Schießerei oder ausgeraubt bis aufs letzte Hemd - Nick hat mehr als einmal erlebt, dass Fehltritte und Grenzerfahrungen zum Reisealltag dazugehören.

Erleben Sie wunderbare Mythen und Legenden vom Paranussbaum, der Riesenseerose, von Tigern, Tapiren und anderen Tieren...

In der letzten Woche ging es mir nicht so gut - vorab, es geht mir jetzt schon wieder viel besser. Da ich aber auch über solche Momente im Vanlife berichte, hier nun meine neue Podcastsfolge darüber für dich. Mir ist es wichtig, euch zu zeigen, dass es auch bei mir nicht immer nur schön ist oder die Sonne scheint. Ich glaube, das zu teilen, hilft mir und anderen Betroffenen damit umzugehen. Über einen Gruß oder ein Feedback von dir freue ich mich natürlich sehr. Und wenn es dir nicht gut geht, sprich mich gerne an oder suche dir anderweitig (ärztliche) Hilfe. Alles Gute für DICH! ...

Charles Haswell Campagnac (1886 to 1970) wrote much of his autobiography before he died and we have his grand daughter, Sandra and other members of his family to thank for pulling all of his notes together and producing The Autobiography of a Wanderer in England and Burma published in 2011 and available at Amazon and other ebook stores.Charles Campagnac's role as a barrister, a Councillor of Rangoon's Municipal Council (including time as Mayor) and as a Member of the Legislative Council provides us with a detailed understanding of life in Burma including the years before, during and after WW2....

I have Magnus Norell and Ricki Neuman, both from Sweden, with me for this episode. We are talking about what is going on in Israel and Gaza.Magnus NorellRicki Neuman>>>>>>>I mention:Raja Shehadeh. Yossi Klein Halevi(We carry titles by both Shehadeh and Halevi at the Library)SderotSupport the show_________________________________________________This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think!SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.orgFaceBookInstagram

Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hUIY1lq-jYQGalveston Unscripted Video on U Boats in the Gulf of Mexico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rLQODjyP8cGalveston.com history video series: https://www.galveston.com/?s=ArtifactsStep back in time with George Osborne, our esteemed guest, whose rich tales from World War II-era Galveston weave a narrative that's as mesmerizing as it is educational. In our latest episode, George, a retired history teacher brings to life the island's 1940s landscape, marked by German U-boats prowling the Gulf of Mexico and the personal sagas of ...

On October 7 Dan woke up to a regular Sabbath in his hometown, Bet Shemesh. It turned out to be something very different than a 'regular' Sabbath!My good friend Dan Weiss talks about the current war in Israel. Dan and I met in Big Sur 30 (or so) years ago. We have stayed in touch ever since. I am proud of my friendship with him. Dan is married with four children and the past several weeks have been very difficult for him and his family and people.I hope you will listen. I think it is important to consider what Dan has to say./MagnusSEND US AN EMAIL! 😊magnus@henrymiller.orgSupport the show...

Charles Haswell Campagnac (1886 to 1970) wrote much of his autobiography before he died and we have his grand daughter, Sandra and other members of his family to thank for pulling all of his notes together and producing The Autobiography of a Wanderer in England and Burma published in 2011 and available at Amazon and other ebook stores.Charles Campagnac's role as a barrister, a Councillor of Rangoon's Municipal Council (including time as Mayor) and as a Member of the Legislative Council provides us with a detailed understanding of life in Burma including the years before, during and after WW2....