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März 2028: Russische Truppen erobern die estnische Kleinstadt Narwa und die Insel Hiiumaa in der Ostsee. Der Angriff auf das Baltikum hat begonnen. Jetzt rächt sich, dass Europa nach dem Ende des Krieges in der Ukraine nicht aufgerüstet hat und wichtige Fähigkeiten fehlen.

For Ant Middleton, first as a commando in the Royal Marines with 40 Commando and later as an elite operator with the SBS, the combat zone was a training ground like no other. In Military Mindset, he'll share that hard-won military know-how, allowing listeners to take insights and apply them in meaningful, practical ways to their daily lives.

Discover the untold story of Smedley Butler, the most decorated Marine in U.S. history, in this gripping audiobook biography. From his daring military exploits to his shocking revelations about war and corporate corruption, Butler’s life was anything but ordinary.

Anders Kjærgaard er militærpsykolog og tidligere patruljefører og leder ved Slædepatruljen SIRIUS i Nordøstgrønland. Han har gennem mere end tre år kørt over 10.000 kilometer med hundeslæde under sine udstationeringer i et af verdens mest øde og ekstreme områder.I denne bog fortæller Anders om, hvordan man kommer igennem den fysisk krævende rejse gennem polarnætter, snestorme og 45 minusgrader.

Chief McAdams is a legend in the ranks of the United States Coast Guard. His career spanned twenty-seven years from 1950 through 1977. During that time, he operated numerous patrol and motor lifeboats. He commanded stations, wrote training manuals, and assisted in designing and testing new boat designs. Throughout his career Chief McAdams is credited with participating in over 5000 rescues and saving over 100 lives.

Before he graced movie screens in films like The Hangover and television in shows like The Daily Show, Rob Riggle served his country as a Marine for twenty-three years. He helped liberate an embassy in Liberia, served at a refugee camp in Albania before going into Kosovo, did search and rescue at Ground Zero, and was deployed to Afghanistan twice. He learned the hard way that you need to embrace the suck and never give up if you want to get anywhere in life. And those lessons came in handy, especially when he faced tough crowds as he tried to establish his comedy career.

From the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet, U.S. Navy Commander Frank Weisser conveys the lessons he learned flying as the Lead Solo for the Blue Angels, on multiple combat deployments, and as stunt pilot for Top Gun: Maverick. Each chapter opens with a flight sequence and describes a lesson, skill, or value that Weisser learned in the sky and that carried him through a life of service with the Navy: finding focus, developing trust, opening communication, overcoming adversity, facing failure, and recognizing courage within oneself.

"Underway: One Family's Guide to Surviving Boot Camp" is a moving narrative that explores the emotional journey of the Knudson family as they navigate the complexities of having their children enlist in the Navy. From the heartfelt farewells of boot camp to the uncertainties of deployment, Ruel Knudson offers a sincere portrayal of the raw emotions, fears, and triumphs experienced by families with loved ones in uniform.

Every day, for the last four years of Whitman’s life, Traubel visited his friend and mentor in his small home in Camden, New Jersey. There, in his seventies, the great poet sat in his rocking chair, partially paralyzed, surrounded by a sea of papers, looking back over his life and accepting his quickly approaching death.

Discover the remarkable life of Isoroku Yamamoto... Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto was one of Japan’s most influential military leaders and a key architect of naval warfare during World War II. Born into an impoverished samurai family, he worked his way to the top by attending the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy, where he consistently ranked among the best in his class. Early in his career, he recognized that the future of naval warfare wasn’t in massive battleships but in aircraft carriers and aviation, an idea that would eventually shape Japan’s military strategy.

The Old Breed . . . The Complete Story Revealed brings to life an abundance of new material from the original manuscript of Eugene Sledge's classic memoir With the Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa. By interspersing his own personal anecdotes throughout, Henry Sledge takes his father's work and gives it newfound context, sharing memories of conversations between father and son. The result is a flowing narrative that portrays an intimate look at a WWII veteran and his struggles to adapt to civilian life following the war.

Dan Butterfield played a pivotal role during the Civil War. He led troops in the field at the brigade, division, and corps level, wrote the 1862 Army field manual, composed “Taps,” and served as the chief of staff for Joe Hooker in the Army of the Potomac.

Auf der Grundlage bisher nie veröffentlichter Dokumente erzählt der amerikanische Wissenschaftsjournalist Jack El-Hai von der Begegnung des amerikanischen Militärpsychiaters Douglas M.Kelley mit der Elite des Naziregimes – unter ihnen "Reichsmarschall" Hermann Göring. In Vorbereitung auf den am 20. November 1945 eröffneten "Nürnberger Prozess" vor dem Internationalen Militärgerichtshof untersuchten amerikanische Ärzte die inhaftierten 52 Nazigrößen auf ihre psychische Verfassung.

Dieses Buch beinhaltet die originalen Einträge ins Kriegstagebuch der 16. Pionierkompanie des SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiments 3 "Deutschland“ aus dem Jahr 1943. Ihr Kompaniechef und Ritterkreuzträger Heinz Macher berichtet darin über die dritte Schlacht um Charkow und die Kursk-Offensive. Ostfront 1943: Mit nur 35 Mann schlägt der junge Kompaniechef der "Sechzehnten“, Heinz Macher, eine Bresche in die sowjetische Verteidigung vor Charkow und trägt damit maßgeblich zum Erfolg der berühmten Manstein-Rochade bei, mit der die Deutschen die dritte Schlacht bei Charkow für sich entscheiden.

A candid and multifaceted look at life as a security contractor in Iraq in the early years after the American invasion. It’s not just a story of surviving IEDs and firefights while protecting American contractors—though those moments are vividly recounted—it’s also an exploration of the broader, often unexpected, experiences that defined the author’s two and a half years in Iraq.

Dive into the untold history of the courageous and forgotten, where legends are made and myths are shattered, even if you've never heard their names before… Are you frustrated by the same repeated tales of history's mainstream figures? Are you looking to uncover the hidden stories of those who dared to fight for freedom and justice against daunting odds? Do you long to deepen your understanding with accounts built on credible evidence, enriching your perspective of the past and inspiring your vision for the future?

SEALs are notorious for telling riveting stories without a shred of emotion. There's a good reason for that. They've been trained to keep their emotions at bay-to be hard-so they can accomplish seemingly impossible missions. Rarely do you find a Navy SEAL who is willing to be vulnerable and share from the heart. Mark Greene is one of those SEALs. For years, he didn't understand how emotions played a part in decision-making. He had trained and worked under such extreme conditions that there was no room for subjectivity. Logic dominated his thoughts.

In ‘I Will Get By,’ Fred Cadden invites listeners on a heartfelt journey through his life, reflecting on the resilience that defines the human spirit. Growing up in the close-knit community of Poughkeepsie, New York, Fred paints a vivid portrait of his childhood, filled with warmth, love, and unforgettable family traditions. From the magic of Christmas celebrations at his grandparents' house to the strong moral compass instilled by his parents, Fred's early years set the stage for the challenges that lay ahead.

Albert Speer was the man in charge of designing Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich. Yet he was more than just an architect—he was one of Hitler’s closest confidants and a key player in the Nazi war machine. Born into a wealthy German family, Speer’s life was shaped by privilege and ambition. He rose quickly through the ranks of the Nazi Party after impressing Hitler with his grand architectural visions and sharp organizational skills. Before long, he found himself at the heart of the Third Reich, helping to fuel its war effort and shape its image.

Perils of Flight is an exciting collection of stories about a young college graduate turned fighter pilot. The book spans across the globe and across decades from rural Tennessee to Vietnam and interesting places in between.