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All the Gallant Men

An American Sailor's Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor

by Donald Stratton, Ken Gire ...

The New York Times bestselling memoir of survival and heroism at Pearl Harbor"An unforgettable story of unfathomable courage." — Reader's DigestIn this, the first memoir by a USS Arizona sailor, Donald Stratton delivers an inspiring and unforgettable eyewitness account of the Pearl Harbor attack and his remarkable return to the fight.At 8:10 a.m. on Decem... ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling memoir of survival and heroism at Pearl Harbor"An unforgettable story of unfathomable courage." — Reader's DigestIn this, the first memoir by a USS Arizona sailor, Donald Stratton delivers an inspiring and unforgettable eyewitness account of the Pearl Harbor attack and his remarkable return to the fight.At 8:10 a.m. on Decem...
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All the Gallant Men

An American Sailor's Firsthand Account of Pearl Harbor

by Donald Stratton, Ken Gire ...

Narrated by Mike Ortego ...

Unabridged

5 hours 55 min

The New York Times bestselling memoir of survival and heroism at Pearl Harbor**“An unforgettable story of unfathomable courage.” —**Reader’s DigestIn this, the first memoir by a USS Arizona sailor, Donald Stratton delivers an inspiring and unforgettable eyewitness account of the Pearl Harbor attack and his remarkable return to the fight.At 8:06 a.m. on December 7, 1941, Se... ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling memoir of survival and heroism at Pearl Harbor**“An unforgettable story of unfathomable courage.” —**Reader’s DigestIn this, the first memoir by a USS Arizona sailor, Donald Stratton delivers an inspiring and unforgettable eyewitness account of the Pearl Harbor attack and his remarkable return to the fight.At 8:06 a.m. on December 7, 1941, Se...
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The Last Ridge

The Epic Story of America’s First Mountain Soldiers and the Assault on Hitler’s Europe

by McKay Jenkins ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Unabridged

11 hours 4 min

When World War II broke out in Europe, the American army had no specialized division of mountain soldiers. But in the winter of 1939–40, an amateur skier named Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole convinced the United States Army to let him recruit an extraordinary assortment of European expatriates, wealthy ski bums, mountaineers, and thrill-seekers and form them into a unique band of Alpine soldiers. ... Read more

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When World War II broke out in Europe, the American army had no specialized division of mountain soldiers. But in the winter of 1939–40, an amateur skier named Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole convinced the United States Army to let him recruit an extraordinary assortment of European expatriates, wealthy ski bums, mountaineers, and thrill-seekers and form them into a unique band of Alpine soldiers.
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The Not-Quite States of America

Dispatches from the Territories and Other Far-Flung Outposts of the USA

by Doug Mack ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

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10 hours 24 min

Everyone knows that the USA is made up of fifty states and, uh . . . some other stuff. The territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Virgin Islands are often neglected, but they are filled with American flags and national parks and US post offices and some 4 million people, many of whom are as proudly red-white-and-blue as any Daughter of the ... Read more

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Everyone knows that the USA is made up of fifty states and, uh . . . some other stuff. The territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Virgin Islands are often neglected, but they are filled with American flags and national parks and US post offices and some 4 million people, many of whom are as proudly red-white-and-blue as any Daughter of the
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The Dead and Those About to Die

D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach

by John C. McManus ...

Narrated by Don Hagen ...

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10 hours 34 min

A white-knuckle account of the 1st Infantry Division’s harrowing D-Day assault on the eastern sector of Omaha Beach—acclaimed historian John C. McManus has written a gripping history that will stand as the last word on this titanic battle.Nicknamed the Big Red One, 1st Division had fought from North Africa to Sicily, earning a reputation as stalwart warriors on the front lines and rabble-rousers ... Read more

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A white-knuckle account of the 1st Infantry Division’s harrowing D-Day assault on the eastern sector of Omaha Beach—acclaimed historian John C. McManus has written a gripping history that will stand as the last word on this titanic battle.Nicknamed the Big Red One, 1st Division had fought from North Africa to Sicily, earning a reputation as stalwart warriors on the front lines and rabble-rousers
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Race of Aces

WWII's Elite Airmen and the Epic Battle to Become the Master of the Sky

by John R Bruning ...

Narrated by Brian Troxell ...

Unabridged

16 hours 52 min

**The astonishing untold story of the WWII airmen who risked it all in the deadly race to become the greatest American fighter pilot."A heart-pounding narrative of the courage, sacrifice, and tragedy of America's elite fighter pilots." —James M. Scott, New York Times bestselling author of The War Below**In 1942, America's deadliest fighter pilot, or "ace of aces"—the legendary Eddie Rickenbacker ... Read more

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**The astonishing untold story of the WWII airmen who risked it all in the deadly race to become the greatest American fighter pilot."A heart-pounding narrative of the courage, sacrifice, and tragedy of America's elite fighter pilots." —James M. Scott, New York Times bestselling author of The War Below**In 1942, America's deadliest fighter pilot, or "ace of aces"—the legendary Eddie Rickenbacker
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The Boys in the Bunkhouse

Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland

by Dan Barry ...

Narrated by Fred Sanders ...

Unabridged

9 hours 44 min

With this Dickensian tale from America’s heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives.In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with intellectual ... Read more

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With this Dickensian tale from America’s heartland, New York Times writer and columnist Dan Barry tells the harrowing yet uplifting story of the exploitation and abuse of a resilient group of men with intellectual disability, and the heroic efforts of those who helped them to find justice and reclaim their lives.In the tiny Iowa farm town of Atalissa, dozens of men, all with intellectual
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Dunkirk

The History Behind the Major Motion Picture

by Joshua Levine ...

The epic true story of the Battle of Dunkirk—now a major motion picture by Christopher Nolan, starring Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hardy, and Mark Rylance.New York Times Bestseller"This book, magnificently edited by Joshua Levine, is a great tribute to the extraordinary spirit of an army shattered in battle but determined not to surrender." —Peter Snow, author of When Britain Burned the Whit... ... Read more

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The epic true story of the Battle of Dunkirk—now a major motion picture by Christopher Nolan, starring Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hardy, and Mark Rylance.New York Times Bestseller"This book, magnificently edited by Joshua Levine, is a great tribute to the extraordinary spirit of an army shattered in battle but determined not to surrender." —Peter Snow, author of When Britain Burned the Whit...
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Two Years Before the Mast

Enriched edition. A Vivid First-Person Maritime Memoir of Hardship, Labor, and Transformation on an Early 19th-Century Voyage

by Richard Henry Dana ...

Richard Henry Dana's 'Two Years Before the Mast' is a seminal work that eloquently captures the rigors and realities of life at sea in the early 19th century. Written in a vivid, first-person narrative, the book blends travelogue, adventure, and maritime memoir, transporting readers into the harsh, yet transformative experiences of Dana's two-year voyage from Boston to California. His keen ... Read more

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Richard Henry Dana's 'Two Years Before the Mast' is a seminal work that eloquently captures the rigors and realities of life at sea in the early 19th century. Written in a vivid, first-person narrative, the book blends travelogue, adventure, and maritime memoir, transporting readers into the harsh, yet transformative experiences of Dana's two-year voyage from Boston to California. His keen
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Amphibious Assault Falklands

The Battle of San Carlos Water

by Michael Clapp, Ewen Southby-Tailyour ...

A British Naval commander's eyewitness account of the 1982 war in the South Atlantic.Since he was in charge of the amphibious operations in the Falklands War, it goes without saying that there is no one better qualified to tell the story of that aspect of the campaign than Commodore Michael Clapp. Here he describes, with considerable candor, some of the problems met in a Navy racing to war and ... Read more

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A British Naval commander's eyewitness account of the 1982 war in the South Atlantic.Since he was in charge of the amphibious operations in the Falklands War, it goes without saying that there is no one better qualified to tell the story of that aspect of the campaign than Commodore Michael Clapp. Here he describes, with considerable candor, some of the problems met in a Navy racing to war and
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The Cockleshell Raid

Bordeaux 1942

by Ken Ford ...

Series Book 8 - Raid
On the night of December 7, 1942, five canoes were launched off the mouth of the Gironde river, each containing a pair of British commandoes tasked with slipping into the port of Bordeaux and destroying as many of the merchant ships as possible.Only two of the canoes made it to the target, but it was enough. Five enemy ships were badly damaged in the attack. It then became a game of cat and mouse ... Read more

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On the night of December 7, 1942, five canoes were launched off the mouth of the Gironde river, each containing a pair of British commandoes tasked with slipping into the port of Bordeaux and destroying as many of the merchant ships as possible.Only two of the canoes made it to the target, but it was enough. Five enemy ships were badly damaged in the attack. It then became a game of cat and mouse
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German Pocket Battleships 1939–45

by Gordon Williamson ...

Series Book 75 - New Vanguard
After the end of World War I, the German Navy came up with the concept of the Panzerschiffe, or Pocket Battleship, to circumvent treaty limitations on the size and types of ship Germany was permitted to build.New, more modern production methods, where welded construction prevailed over the older riveting process, were combined with the development of modern engines capable of fast speeds and a ... Read more

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After the end of World War I, the German Navy came up with the concept of the Panzerschiffe, or Pocket Battleship, to circumvent treaty limitations on the size and types of ship Germany was permitted to build.New, more modern production methods, where welded construction prevailed over the older riveting process, were combined with the development of modern engines capable of fast speeds and a
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