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War. World War. This is the story of the first world war, the great war. The then-biggest war to shake the globe. It is the story of the leaders, technological advancements, politics, and people that fueled a four-year conflict between countries and empires from every continent on the globe. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand sparked an ultimatum that would ignite the war. Nearly 11 million soldiers and seven million civilian lives were lost on both sides of the battle.

Rediscover all you thought you knew about World War II. Walk through step-by-step the defining events, technological, and medical advancements that make this war such a critical part of history. This in-depth, behind the scenes perspective on one of the most important wars in our history - which shaped not just America, but continues to define Europe as well - will transplant you into the rich, intense, and multi-layered world of war planning and strategy, intrigue power.

READ FOR FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED Adolf Hitler is one of those historic figures that, on one hand, fascinate historians and common readers worldwide and, on the other hand, horripilate both categories. Most people know he was the leader of the Nazi party and that he triggered the Holocaust, the most serious crime against mankind ever committed. But that’s all some know about him. This book wants to be a quick, succinct guide on Hitler’s life, from childhood to adulthood and death. Because there are many conspiracy theories surrounding him on the Internet, it can be very difficult to ...

How do individuals change the course of history? How can a single nation cause unimaginable changes worldwide? What causes great leaders to rise and fall and the boundaries of great civilizations to shrink and grow? This short overview of wars, battles, and infamous historical figures answers these questions and more. Chapter by fascinating chapter, you'll learn about the good and the bad times. This audiobook is not a boring timeline of events. Instead, each chapter covers a theme, period, or event that shaped modern warfare.