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How did it happen? Why did we allow it to happen? Could it happen again? These are the three questions most often asked about the Holocaust, the whirlwind of murder during which the Nazi-led government of the Third Reich systematically slaughtered 6 million Jews, along with millions of victims from other targeted populations Gypsies, Slavs, the mentally retarded, the insane, homosexuals, and the physically deformed. In The Holocaust: An End to Innocence, Rossel examines the Nazi rise to power, the role of prejudice and propaganda in the Holocaust, and echoes of the Holocaust that plagued ...

Karen Solt, an eighteen-year-old nonconformist with an alcohol problem, is working at a gas station when a slick Navy recruiter railroads her into enlisting in the military. Before she knows it, she is on a ship in the Deep South, struggling to navigate not only a world much different from her small Northern Arizona hometown, but also her new discovery: she’s gay.

Most Holocaust survivors who came to the US after WWII settled in big cities, but some chose an alternative way of life on American farms. More of these accidental farmers wound up raising chickens in southern New Jersey than anywhere else. Speaking Yiddish to Chickens is the first book to chronicle this chapter in American Jewish history when these refugees—including the author's grandparents—found an unlikely gateway to new lives in the US on poultry farms.

The Military Effect shares authentic stories of fifty amazing veterans, each providing unique insight into the challenges of transition and business success after service to our country.

Oliver Cromwell's death in 1658 sparked a period of unrivaled turmoil and confusion in English history. In less than two years, there were close to ten changes of government; rival armies of Englishmen faced each other across the Scottish border; and the Long Parliament was finally dissolved after two decades. Why was this period so turbulent, and why did the republic, backed by a formidable standing army, come crashing down in such spectacular fashion?

"The letters of a person form the only full and genuine journal of his life," noted President Thomas Jefferson, who wrote nearly 20,000 letters in his own lifetime. In Letters From The Head & Heart, acclaimed historian Andrew Burstein invites listeners to rediscover Jefferson through an exploration of his most enduring public and private writings. Immerse yourself in the revolutionary era with Jefferson's masterful prose, examining two of his best-known contributions to American history: the Declaration of Independence and his first inaugural address.

This is the memoir of Sgt Carnell Smith Jr aka Sgt WarDawg. As a U.S. Marine Infantry Rifleman, the Sgt was called on to serve 3 tours in Iraq in 2003, 2004, & 2005 including the very 1st day of the War in March 2003. This is the story of a kid from Orlando who joined the Marines at 18 years old and went on to turn 19, 20, and 21 in the throes of the Iraq War during its first 3 years. Ending with the Sgt's tales of struggle with PTSD, this a memoir that relates to an entire generation of Warfighters in America.

La guerra è la malattia del mondo. Appena scoppia, è causa immediata di dolori infiniti, disastri, morte. Ma le guerre continuano a mietere vittime anche dopo che finiscono. Ne è un tragico esempio la “Sindrome dei Balcani”, la lunga serie di malattie provocate dall’esposizione ai proiettili con uranio impoverito o dall’inalazione di particelle d’amianto rilasciate nell’aria in seguito alla distruzione di palazzi e complessi industriali.

Given that there’s such little margin for error in a submersible, many submarine losses remain sources of intrigue and mystery, and during World War II, few sinkings were as controversial as the Surcouf, a Free French submarine that disappeared in the Caribbean in 1942. When the Surcouf launched in 1929, it was a technological marvel. This wasn’t a conventional submarine at all, but a 3,300-ton, 300-foot-long submersible light cruiser.

He shares that experience in Rolling Through Afghanistan for the benefit of those who have wondered what it's like to be part of the United States armed forces fighting on the front lines in war...and to help those who may not be ready to face the memory of their own experiences.

The Art of Guerrilla Warfare SE: The Guerrilla is the second book in the special edition series of the timeless treatise. The SE collection amplifies the wisdom of the flagship title with new insights and metaphorical lessons, useful to those facing insurmountable odds, in this war called life. Fighting a superior foe is a momentous task. There are many ways it can be done, there are many ways victories can be achieved. In war, there are no rules, there are no laws, there are only strategies and tactics.

Nancy Wake was a brave woman. She risked her life behind enemy lines during the Nazi occupation of France in the Second World War. The Gestapo dubbed her “The White Mouse” for her uncanny ability to evade their traps. When it became too dangerous, she left France—not to flee—but to join the resistance. Before the war, Nancy lived a life of luxury with her husband, a wealthy French industrialist.

Згадуючи війну в Іспанії - нарис про громадянську війну між іспанськими лівими і фашистами, в якому Орвелл попереджає про небезпеку тоталітаризму, який з'являється і утверджується багато в чому завдяки маніпуляціям і пропаганді ЗМІ а також боягузству та угодовництву лібералів. Це пристрасний антивоєнний, гуманістичний заклик письменника, що містить ідеї, які він розвинув в культових художніх творах: 1984 і Колгосп тварин.

The book provides a detailed chronological history of early Western Europe through the lives of the nobility, their marriages, wars, rebellions, and betrayals. The book has original source documentation embedded. This book was compiled from 20-plus years of research combined with an interest in the history of western civilization. By putting all the events in chronological order, I was able to show the impact of relationships between the various factions, and how these relations helped shape Western Europe.

Щоденник Анни Франк ("Щоденник", "Сховище. Щоденник у листах") — записи нідерландською мовою, які вела єврейська дівчинка Анна Франк з 12 червня 1942 по 1 серпня 1944 року в період нацистської окупації Нідерландів.З початку 1944 року Франк почала літературно обробляти свої записи, сподіваючись на публікацію щоденника після звільнення Нідерландів, проте ця робота залишилася незавершеною.Останній запис у щоденнику датований 1 серпня 1944 року. А через три дні гестапо заарештувало всіх, хто ховались в притулку. Анна Франк померла в концтаборі Берґен-Бельзен.

Sie sind unsere Zukunft. Der Krieg nimmt ihnen die Perspektive. Kriege töten nicht nur Erwachsene im Jetzt, sondern auch die kommenden Erwachsenen. Und immer wieder gehen wir in den Krieg.

Controlling the Narrative: The Definitive Guide to Psychological Operations, Perception Management, and Information Warfare is an essential resource designed for military professionals, strategists, policymakers, and scholars engaged in the intricate fields of psychological warfare and strategic communications. This comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted aspects of psychological operations (PSYOP), perception management and information warfare, exploring the theories, practices, and tools that shape today’s information battle-spaces. Structured to provide a deep understanding of...

Once below the Potomac River, the Union troopers raced down the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains but were unable to prevent General Lee's wounded Army of Northern Virginia from reaching Culpeper. The balance of 1863 was a series of maneuvers, raids, and fighting that witnessed the near-destruction of the Michigan Cavalry Brigade at Buckland Mills and the indecisive and frustrating efforts of the Bristoe Station and Mine Run campaigns. Alfred Pleasonton's controversial command of the mounted arm ended abruptly, only to be replaced by the more controversial Philip H. Sheridan.

Step into the captivating world of ancient Rome with 'Julius Caesar: The Julio-Claudian Dynasty Emperors of Rome.' In this compelling narrative, renowned author Dan Wilson unravels the dramatic rise and fall of one of history's most influential figures and the far-reaching implications of the dynasty he seeded. Wilson guides you through the expansive landscape of Caesar's world, from the battle-ridden fields of Gaul to the intrigue-infused corridors of power in Rome itself. This epic tale charts Caesar's ascendancy to the zenith of power, his radical reforms, and the transformation of the ...

Discover the awe-inspiring tales of courage, resilience, and determination in the "Women of War Omnibus - Books 1-5." This captivating collection brings to life the extraordinary journeys of five remarkable women who shaped history with their indomitable spirits.