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On June 13, 1971, the New York Times published on its front page a series of confidential documents outlining U.S. government policy on the war in Vietnam. These documents had been secretly leaked from the Department of Defense to reporters at the New York Times. There followed a period of intense debate, carried out in the board rooms of the newspaper, the offices of its legal counsel, and ultimately the courts of the nation...

The USS O'Bannon was a warship used by the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. The destroyer's armament was impressive by any measure – depth charges for submarines, 17 anti-aircraft guns, torpedo tubes for ships and subs alike, and five 5"/38 caliber guns for surface targets.

America faces a new culture war. It is not a war about guns, abortions, or gays; rather it is a war against the creeping changes to our entrepreneurial culture, the true bedrock of who we are as a people. The new culture war is a battle between free enterprise and social democracy. Many Americans have forgotten the evils of socialism and the predations of the American Great Society's welfare-state programs.

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER ""Brutal."" —Huffington Post ""Scathing."" —New York Post ""[D]epicts Biden's decline in vivid detail."" —Politico “So many revelations.” —Joe Scarborough, co-host of MSNBC’s Morning Joe ""Bombshell."" —Jesse Watters...

When turmoil strikes world monetary and financial markets, leaders invariably call for "a new Bretton Woods" to prevent catastrophic economic disorder and defuse political conflict. The name of the remote New Hampshire town where representatives of 44 nations gathered in July 1944, in the midst of the century's second great war, has become shorthand for enlightened globalization.

Battle for LA 

A sinister cabal of corrupt law enforcement personnel, intelligence agents, and military officials at the highest levels of government plotted to overthrow a president. Even after they failed, they continue to secretly pull the levers of power without any accountability to the American people. This isn’t the synopsis of a fictional spy thriller. This is what is actually happening in the United States government.

This is the memoir of James C. Hormel - a man who grew up feeling different not only because his family owned the Hormel “empire” and lived in a 26 bedroom house in a small Midwest town, but because he was gay at a time when homosexuality was not discussed or accepted. Outwardly he tried to live up to the life his father wanted for him - he was a successful professional, had married a lovely woman, and had children - but as volatile changes in the late 1960s impeded on the American psyche, Hormel realized that he could not hide his true self forever.

“A remarkable—and singularly chilling—glimpse of human behavior. . .This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust.""—Newsweek Now available in audio for the first time, Christopher R. Browning’s shocking account of how a unit of...

Join Edward Lamplough as he vividly recounts 22 epic battles that unfolded in Yorkshire, traversing various time periods and political landscapes. Experience the rich tapestry of history through these compelling narratives. - Summary by lightcrystal

This insightful exploration goes beyond a mere recounting of the military victory at the Battle of New Orleans. Instead, it delves into the profound implications of the conflict, examining its role in shaping national identity during the early 19th century. - Summary by Jeffery Smith

In Data and Goliath, Schneier reveals the full extent of surveillance, censorship, and propaganda in society today, examining the risks of cybercrime, cyberterrorism, and cyberwar. He shares technological, legal, and social solutions that can help shape a more equal, private, and secure world. This is an audiobook to which everyone with an Internet connection - or bank account or smart device or car, for that matter - needs to listen.

Home of the "Battle with Mark Watson Podcast" delivering the best news, talk and sports, and the greatest classic radio programs of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.

Explore the gripping history of the Little Bighorn Battlefield, where Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and his 7th Cavalry faced a decisive defeat on June 25, 1876. This national monument stands as a testament to a pivotal moment in American history—an event that symbolizes the tragic climax of Indian warfare in the West. Despite their victory in this battle, Native Americans ultimately lost the larger war against the encroachment on their way of life. In this compelling narrative by renowned historian Robert M. Utley, youll discover the intricacies of the battle and its far-reaching ...

This podcast delves into the Union armys strategies and maneuvers as they defended the crucial garrison at Allatoona in Bartow County, Georgia, during the Civil War. Join us as Jeffery Smith narrates this gripping account of bravery and tactical planning amidst the turbulence of war.

Experience a powerful collection of authentic accounts from privates and non-commissioned officers that reveal the raw truth of war. With a striking simplicity and directness, these stories offer a more vivid portrayal of the human side of conflict than any expert analysis or romanticized narrative. As noted by The Athenæum, one page of this writing holds more value than countless tomes by war correspondents. The Pall Mall Gazette emphasizes the poignant blend of horror and glory that Mr. Wood’s soldiers convey. This deeply affecting book, praised by the Westminster Gazette, collects a ...

The inside story of how America's enemies launched a cyber war against us-and how we've learned to fight back With each passing year, the internet-linked attacks on America's interests have grown in both frequency and severity. Overmatched by our military, countries like North Korea, China, Iran...

Its December 8, 1941, and on the remote Wake Island—a small, vital outpost nestled between Hawaii and Guam—Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations that have consumed them for weeks. Meanwhile, the majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper takes to the skies, soaring across the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, bound for Guam. However, this trans-Pacific journey will never reach its destination. - Summary by Robert Cressman

When Florida lawmakers passed House Bill 631, they ignited a battle for the soul of Walton County's beaches. Through expert interviews, legal history, and raw local voices, the Eroded traces how a once-unified coastline is now divided by lawsuits, signs, and security guards. What began as an intention to legally clarify Customary Use has evolved into a crisis that could reshape the future of Florida's beaches—and public coastlines across America.

Join us for Part Three of the gripping saga of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the tumultuous final 100 days of the First World War. After nearly four years of grueling trench warfare, the Allied Forces launched a bold plan to breach the German Hindenburg Line and reclaim territory. This episode focuses on the Canadians pivotal role in the Battle of Cambrai, as they advance from Amiens (Part One) and Arras (Part Two) to confront the enemy. The series culminates in the relentless pursuit of German forces from Valenciennes to Mons, the site where the war began on August 4, 1914, leading ...