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Title: Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair

Series: Part of Jewish Lives

Author: Maurice Samuels

Narrator: Jason Grasl

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 7 minutes

Release date: February 27, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

An insightful new biography of the central figure in the Dreyfus Affair, focused on the man himself and based on newly accessible documents On January 5, 1895, Captain Alfred Dreyfus's cries of innocence were drowned out by a mob shouting 'Death to Judas!' In this book, Maurice Samuels gives listeners new insight into Dreyfus himself—the man at the center of the affair. He tells the story of Dreyfus's early life in Paris, his promising career as a French officer, the false accusation leading to his imprisonment on Devil's Island, the fight to prove his innocence that divided the French nation, and his life of quiet obscurity after World War I. Samuels's striking perspective is enriched by a newly available archive of more than three thousand documents and objects donated by the Dreyfus family. Unlike many historians, Samuels argues that Dreyfus was not an 'assimilated' Jew. Rather, he epitomized a new model of Jewish identity made possible by the French Revolution, when France became the first European nation to grant Jews full legal equality. This book analyzes Dreyfus's complex relationship to Judaism and to antisemitism over the course of his life—a story that, as global antisemitism rises, echoes still. It also shows the profound effect of the Dreyfus Affair on the lives of Jews around the world.

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Title: Damn the Valley: 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2-508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Arghandab River Valley Afghanistan

Author: William Yeske

Narrator: William Yeske, Basil Sands

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 16 minutes

Release date: February 27, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 2 of Total 1

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

'DAMN THE VALLEY' was a phrase regularly uttered by the men that spent any amount of time in the Arghandab River Valley during the deployment of 2 Fury to Afghanistan in 2009–2010. The valley has claimed bodies from the troops of Alexander the Great, the British Empire, and more recently, the Russian Army. Operating in the valley was like nothing the men could have envisaged, they called it the 'meat grinder.' It was a deployment that the media didn't talk about, and the government doesn't acknowledge. Three of the company were KIA, more than a dozen suffered life-changing injuries, and half the company had Purple Hearts—not many modern-day deployments have a 52% casualty rate. At one point, the entire prosthetics ward at Walter Reed was full of the men who patrolled that deadly area of the world. Since their return, many of the survivors have struggled to move on with their lives, and the unit has been declared at 'extraordinary risk' by the Department of Veteran Affairs. No one who entered that region was left unscathed. This book shares the perspective of the men that were on the ground for that deployment during the fighting season of 2010.

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Title: The Yank: My Life as a Former US Marine in the IRA

Author: John Crawley

Narrator: Alan Turkington

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 9 hours 35 minutes

Release date: February 15, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

HE YEAR IS 1975. A young Irish-American is on a mission to enlist in an elite unit of the US Marine Corps. His goal: to receive the most intensive military training possible and then go to Ireland to join the IRA and fight to end the British occupation of the North. In this powerful and brutally honest memoir of his extraordinary experiences, John Crawley details the gruelling challenges of his Marine Corps training, and how, not long after his discharge, he joined the IRA. Soon he found himself in Boston, working with notorious American mobster James ‘Whitey' Bulger to amass a shipment of weapons. When captured on the Marita Ann gun-running trawler off the Kerry coast, Crawley was imprisoned for ten years, and upon his release he became one of the masterminds behind the IRA's plan to throw London's electrical system into disarray. Crawley is blisteringly candid about the people he worked with and unflinching in his commentary on the IRA leadership. Through it all comes the steadfast voice of a man on a mission, providing an evocative and passionate account of where that mission led him and why. To this day, he remains committed to the establishment of an all-Ireland Republic.

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Title: Sailing Upwind: Leadership and Risk from TopGun to the Situation Room

Author: Admiral Sandy Winnefeld

Narrator: Sandy Winnefeld

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 10 hours 38 minutes

Release date: February 13, 2024

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

Sailing Upwind is more than just another memoir of a distinguished former naval officer's highly diverse career. This book by Admiral James 'Sandy' Winnefeld is also intended to offer useful reflections regarding how he accepted and managed risk along the way, as well as a concise description of the qualities one must develop to become a successful leader. Winnefeld began his career as an F-14 fighter pilot and TOPGUN instructor, commanded an aircraft carrier, and then served in a variety of flag officer billets on the way to becoming the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This book describes in an entertaining and humble manner how that journey unfolded. The listener learns what it is like to become a Navy fighter pilot, and to fly, fight, and takeoff and land from an aircraft carrier—including a harrowing description of ejecting from an F-14 at night far from land. Winnefeld describes the culture of excellence at the real TOPGUN and the Navy's nuclear propulsion program. He recounts how he learned to lead the men and women who operate at every level of Navy operational command, from squadron to ship to fleet. Finally, the author presents a behind-the-scenes look at how decisions are made at the highest levels of government regarding whether and how those forces will be used, and how they are acquired.

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Title: An American Dreamer: Life in a Divided Country

Author: David Finkel

Narrator: Rob Shapiro

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 34 minutes

Release date: February 13, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

A man navigates the deep divisions in America today and discovers that sometimes change can start by finding common ground with your neighbors in this immersive account by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Thank You for Your Service and The Good Soldiers. “A timely and compelling argument for tolerance and moral character in times of extreme antagonism.”—The New York Times As this powerful book begins, Brent Cummings finds himself coping with the feeling that the country he loves is fracturing in front of his eyes. An Iraq war veteran, raised to believe in a vision of America that values fairness, honesty, and respect for others, Cummings is increasingly surprised by the behavior and beliefs of others, and engulfed by the fear, anger, and confusion that is sweeping through his beloved country as he tries to hold on to his values and his hope for America’s future. David Finkel, known for his unique, in-depth reporting, spent fourteen years deep inside Brent Cummings’s world to create this intimate and vivid portrait of a man’s life, his work, family, community, his thoughts, and his quest for connection, as America becomes ever more divided. Cummings was one of the unforgettable figures in Finkel’s The Good Soldiers, a book about which The New York Times stated, “Finkel has made art out of a defining moment in history. You will be able to take this book down from the shelf years from now, and say: This is what happened. This is what it felt like.” An American Dreamer illuminates, with the deepest empathy, the feelings and lives of many people in America today, and it is a brilliant chronicle of one person’s everyday experiences of frustration, confusion, and hope.

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Title: Lovers in Auschwitz: A True Story

Author: Keren Blankfeld

Narrator: Suzanne Toren

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 11 hours 37 minutes

Release date: January 25, 2024

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin. Zippi Spitzer and David Wisnia were captivated by each other from the moment they first exchanged glances across the work floor. It was the beginning of a love story that could have happened anywhere. Except for one difference: this romance was unfolding in history's most notorious death camp, between two young prisoners whose budding intimacy risked dooming them if they were caught. Incredibly, David and Zippi survived for years beneath the ash-choked skies of Auschwitz. Under the protection of their fellow inmates, their romance grew and deepened, even as their brushes with death mounted and David's luck in particular seemed close to running out. As the war's end finally approached and the time came for them to leave the camp, David and Zippi made plans to meet again. But neither of them could imagine how long their reunion would take or how many lives they would live in the interim. They had no inkling, either, of the betrayals that would await them along the way. But David did suspect that Zippi harbored a secret-one that could explain the mystery of his survival all those years ago. An unbelievable tale of romance, sacrifice, loss, and resilience, Lovers in Auschwitz is a saga of two young people who found themselves trapped inside a waking nightmare of the Nazis' creation, yet who nevertheless discovered a love that sustained them through history's darkest hour. ©2024 Keren Blankfeld (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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Title: Normandy to Nazi Surrender: Firsthand Account of a P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot

Author: Patrecia Slayden Hollis, Colonel Van H. Slayden

Narrator: Chris Monteiro

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 5 hours 16 minutes

Release date: December 19, 2023

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

The late Van Slayden trained on the PT-3 kite-like biplane in 1937, but he learned fighter pilot operations flying 'by the seat of his pants,' walking away from five crashes. Shortly after the invasion of Normandy, he landed on Utah Beach to help establish a US Army Air Forces' (AAF's) presence in Europe. He flew the P-47 Thunderbolt, a fighter-bomber, in combat over Northern France and commanded the 36th Fighter Group-the 'Fightin' 36th-at Batogne, St. Vith, the Bridgehead at Remagen, Operations Grenade, Clarion, Varsity and other missions. His 22nd Fighter Squadron was the first in the AAF to land voluntarily on German soil. He was deep into Germany when the Nazis surrendered on May 8, 1945, which was remarkably anticlimactic. Van Slayden, a country boy from rural Tennessee, like so many of his contemporaries, stepped up to the challenge as part of the Greatest Generation.

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Title: Hell's Angels: The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II

Author: Jay A. Stout

Narrator: Robertson Dean

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 14 hours 2 minutes

Release date: December 12, 2023

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1

Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 1

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

The true story of World War 2's legendary Hell's Angels—the 8th Air Force's 303rd Bomb Group. Although the United States declared war against Germany in December 1941, a successful assault on Nazi-occupied Europe could not happen until Germany's industrial and military might were crippled. The first target was the Luftwaffe—the most powerful and battle-hardened air force in the world. The United States Army Air Forces joined with Great Britain's already-engaged Royal Air Force to launch a strategic air campaign that ultimately brought the Luftwaffe to its knees. One of the standout units of this campaign was the legendary 303rd Bomb Group—Hell's Angels. This is the 303rd's story, as told by the men who made it what it was. Taking their name from their B-17 of the same name, they became one of the most distinguished and important air combat units in history. The dramatic and terrible air battles they fought against Germany ultimately changed the course of the war.

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Title: Napoleon: The True Story of the Life & Time of Napoleon Bonaparte the Emperor of France

Author: Liam Dale

Narrator: Liam Dale

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 1 hour 3 minutes

Release date: December 5, 2023

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

Do you want to explore the life of the great military leader Napoleon Bonaparte without trudging through lengthy biographies? Let The History Journals take you on an hourly history tour. Throughout history, exceptional leaders have emerged, leaving an indelible mark for generations to discover. Napoleon, one such iconic figure, remains renowned worldwide. Whether his name invokes admiration for his military genius or playful impressions of a stout man in a distinctive hat and coat, Napoleon's true essence can be elusive. Countless books portray him in various lights, emphasizing his revolutionary spirit, tactical brilliance, leadership, organizational prowess, and unmatched military strategy. Simultaneously, critics see him as a power-hungry, ruthless tyrant with an inflated ego. This journal delves into Napoleon's intriguing and eventful life, shedding light on: - His life journey from start to finish - "Le Petit Caporal" - The "Little Corporal" - Debunking the myth of Napoleon's height - The pivotal "Whiff of Grapeshot" - His grand coronation as Emperor of France - Napoleon's complex relationship with Josephine - Unearthing the Rosetta Stone - The Napoleonic Code and its impact - The formidable Grande Armée - Napoleon's fateful encounter with Russia - The sweeping Napoleonic Wars - His ultimate defeat at the Battle of Waterloo - Exile and the end of an era

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Title: Hannibal: The True Story of the Life & Time of the Ancient Military Leader

Author: Liam Dale

Narrator: Liam Dale

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 0 hours 41 minutes

Release date: December 5, 2023

Genres: Military

Publisher's Summary:

Interested in Hannibal's remarkable life but short on time for lengthy biographies? Join The History Journals for an hourly history tour. Hannibal, the mighty Carthaginian leader who boldly marched 37 war elephants across the Alps to challenge the Roman Empire, remains an enduring inspiration. Discover the man behind the legend in this history journal. Setting aside modern associations, Hannibal predates "Hannibal the Cannibal" and has influenced historical military leaders like Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington. Dive into: - Hannibal's life from start to finish - His use of war elephants - How he inspired leaders like Napoleon - Carthaginian prowess in war and trade - His role in the Punic Wars Explore the fascinating life of Hannibal, a military genius whose legacy endures.