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Major Shaitan Singh, PVC: The Man In Half Light by Jai Samota is a biography that chronicles the life of Major Shaitan Singh, a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honour. The audiobook explores his heroic actions on the battlefield, his sacrifices and the indomitable courage he displayed during the 1962 India-China war. It offers listeners a deep insight into the life of a true hero.

Bharatvarsh Ke Aakrantaon Ki Kalank Kathayen by Major Dr. Parshuram Gupt narrates tales of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism during the Mughal Empire's invasions of India, celebrating the resilience and bravery of India's heroes.

“Main Hi Kahaani Hoon”, an Audible Original is a weekly storytelling show of 20 episode from Audible, written-created-performed by Major Akhill Pratap; an ex-Army Officer popularly known as The Soldier and The Storyteller.

At 10.20 p.m. on 21 May 1991, a young woman bowed before Rajiv Gandhi at an election rally in Sriperumbudur, 42 km north of Chennai. And then there was an explosion. This book is the definitive account of one of the most controversial crimes in contemporary India. It unravels the complex plot...

In the wake of the Tour de France’s fallen heroes, the story of one of history’s most legendary cyclists provides a much-needed antidote. In 1907 the world’s most popular athlete was not Cy Young or Ty Cobb. Rather, he was a black bicycle racer named "Major” Taylor. In his day, Taylor became a spiritual and athletic idol. He was the fastest man in America and a champion who prevailed over unspeakable cruelty. The men who aided him were among the most colorful to emerge from the era.

In the dark and uncertain days of 1941 and 1942, when Rommel's tanks were sweeping towards Suez, a handful of daring raiders were making history for the Allies. They operated deep behind the German lines, often driving hundreds of miles through the deserts of North Africa. They hid by day and struck by night, destroying aircraft, blowing up ammunition dumps, derailing trains, and killing many times their own number.

Ambushed in Afghanistan and betrayed by their own leaders, these elite Marines fought for their lives again, back home. A cross between A Few Good Men and American Sniper, this is the true story of an elite Marine special operations unit bombed by an IED and shot at during an Afghanistan ambush. The Marine Commandos were falsely accused of gunning down innocent Afghan civilians following the ambush. The unit’s leader, Major Fred Galvin, was summarily relieved of duty, and his unit was booted from the combat zone.

Ek Indian soldier ka border par remarkable experience. Yeh show ke writer aur narrator hai Major Pawan Thapliyal. Kaise raha hoga Pawanji ka woh vipada safar border par? Ek army ki unsuni kahani aakhir kaisi hogi? Major Pawan Thapliyal ki detail mein story jannein ke liye suniye humara interesting Podcast My Life Through Indian Army and Beyond only on Audio Pitara. Aur aapko yeh show kaisa laga ye comment karke hume jaroor batayein aur aapke dosto ko jyada se jyada share kijiye. Aise hi, interesting free podcast Suniye only on Audio Pitara. #army #indianarmy #major #pawan #pawanthapaliyal #...

In this captivating series of lectures delivered in English during her visit to the USA, Janet offers a compelling overview of the groundbreaking perspectives on various forms of hysteria. She explores syndromes such as generalized amnesic states and conversion disorders, highlighting her influential views on the pivotal role of dissociation. These lectures not only shed light on the evolution of psychiatry from its neurological roots in the nineteenth century but also feature notable figures from the history of medicine, making for a fascinating exploration of the field. (Peter Tucker)

The compelling WWII correspondence of Major Dick Winters, commander of the Band of Brothers.

In the heart of the English countryside, our heroine, Anne Garland, enjoys a peaceful life until the unexpected arrival of military regiments preparing for an impending invasion turns her world upside down. Anne, a graceful and captivating young woman, finds herself torn between three suitors John Loveday, the honorable trumpet-major of a British regiment; his charming but reckless brother Robert, a merchant seaman; and the cowardly Festus Derriman, the local squires son. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars, this unique historical novel by Hardy offers a refreshing twist, as some ...

Journey into the heart of the Amazon with H.M. Tomlinsons The Sea and the Jungle, a remarkable travel narrative that captures his firsthand experiences aboard the English steamer Capella. Driven by a desire to escape his mundane job in London, Tomlinson embarks on an adventurous voyage to deliver supplies to railroad workers amidst the lush, untamed wilderness of Brazil. His account is rich with vivid imagery of the tumultuous sea, the vibrant tropics, and the myriad challenges he faces—from storms and yellow fever to the peculiarities of life in the jungle. With a blend of sharp wit and ...

Set in the turbulent Tudor period of English history, When Knighthood Was in Flower explores the heart-wrenching story of Mary Tudor, the younger sister of Henry VIII. Caught in a web of political intrigue, Mary finds herself torn between her deep love for a commoner and her brothers ruthless demands. As King Henry insists she marry King Louis XII of France for the sake of the House of Tudor, he ominously threatens, You will marry France and I will give you a wedding present – Charles Brandons head! This captivating narrative delves into the sacrifices and struggles of love amid the harsh ...

From a fierce and humorous new voice comes a relevant, insightful, and riveting collection of personal essays on the richness and resilience of black girl culture—for readers of Samantha Irby, Roxane Gay, Morgan Jerkins, and Lindy West. Shayla Lawson is major. You don’t know who she is. Yet...

For more than a century Major Thomas has been a footnote in diverging historical arguments. A proper hearing is long overdue. Opinion is still sharply divided on whether Breaker Morant and his Australian co-defendants were criminals who got what they deserved or scapegoats used by the British Empire. Major Thomas, the bush lawyer drafted in at the last minute to defend them, is invariably depicted as either a hero or an incompetent fool. Now, for the first time, Greg Growden attempts to unravel the truth about the lawyer and soldier who returned from South Africa a broken man.

This essential volume captures the historic Trial of major German war criminals following World War II, as orchestrated by the International Military Tribunal comprising representatives from Great Britain, the USA, Russia, and France. It presents a comprehensive collection of official pre-trial documents, along with the Tribunal’s decisive judgment and sentencing of the defendants, laying the groundwork for a pivotal moment in legal history.

Former prime minister John Major takes a remarkable journey into his own unconventional family past to tell the richly colourful story of the British music hall Music hall was one of the glories of Victorian England. Sentimental, vulgar, class-conscious, but always patriotic and on the side of...

Part detective story, part personal quest, Michael Good's book is the story of the German commander of a Lithuanian work camp who saved hundreds of Jewish lives in the Vilnius ghetto - including the life of Good's mother, Pearl. Who was this enigmatic officer Pearl Good had spoken of so often? After five years of research - interviewing survivors, assembling a team that could work to open German files untouched for 50 years, following every lead he could, Good was able to uncover the amazing tale of one man's remarkable courage.

Make History Great Again!

A chronicle of the Trump administration from the inside perspective of a White House press correspondent.