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Operation Blue Star Ka Sach by Lt. Gen. K.S. Brar unveils the truth behind India's military operation during the 1984 Sikh unrest. The audiobook provides a first-hand account of the operation, shedding light on the controversy and its aftermath in Indian history.

In captivating detail, Stevenson provides a fast-paced, hour-by-hour narration from the hijacking of Air France Flight 139 to the final 90-minute mission. In addition to discussing the incredible rescue itself, Stevenson also covers the political backdrop behind the hijacking, especially Ugandan President Idi Amin's support for the hijackers, which marked one of the first times a leader of a nation had backed terrorist activities.

The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.

In 1949, a newly minted branch of the CIA (the precursor of today’s National Clandestine Service), flush with money and burning with determination to roll back the Iron Curtain, embarked on the first paramilitary operation in the history of the agency. They hatched an elaborate plan, coordinated with the British Secret Intelligence Service, to foment popular rebellion and detach Albania, the weakest of the Soviet satellites in Europe, from Moscow’s orbit. The operation resulted in dismal failure and was shut down by 1954.

A masterful account of the assassins who hunted down the perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide. In 1921, a tightly knit band of killers set out to avenge the deaths of almost one million victims of the Armenian Genocide. They were a humble bunch: an accountant, a life insurance salesman, a...

Charlie Wilson's War is the untold story behind the last battle of the Cold War and how it fueled the rise of militant Islam. George Crile tells how Charlie Wilson, a maverick congressman from east Texas, conspired with a rogue CIA operative to launch the biggest, meanest, and most successful covert operation in the agency's history.

Punjab went through a politically turbulent period between 1978 and 1994, triggered by the rift between Sikhs and Nirankaris, and fuelled by the operations Blue Star, Woodrose and Black Thunder I and II. Narrated as an eyewitness account by Ramesh Inder Singh, then the district magistrate of...

From the authors who created Eyewitness to World War II and numerous other best-selling reference books, this is the shocking story behind the covert activity that shaped the outcome of one of the world's greatest conflicts - and the destiny of millions of people. National Geographic's landmark book illuminates World War II as never before. Seven narrative chapters reveal the truth behind the lies and deception that shaped the "secret war".

I'm Brad Ison, host of Operation: Canada, an up and coming national variety podcast. You probably don't know me but I hope we can connect. In our own small way we can contribute to the continued development of Canada's culture and social network through conversation and relationships. I hope you follow as part of your contribution to building Canada.

A prize-winning historian reveals how Stalin—not Hitler—was the animating force of World War II in this major new history. World War II endures in the popular imagination as a heroic struggle between good and evil, with villainous Hitler driving its events. But Hitler was not in power when...

This podcast investigates Operation Absolute Resolve, the covert U.S. mission that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a two-hour raid in Caracas. Through detailed reconstruction and strategic analysis, it examines how intelligence, cyber operations, and elite military forces converged to execute one of the most controversial actions in modern U.S. foreign policy. Beyond the operation itself, the series explores the legal justifications, political fallout, and global implications of seizing a sitting head of state. At its core, this is a story about power, precedent, and how ...

Stalking the Red Bear, for the first time ever, describes the action principally from the perspective of a commanding officer of a nuclear submarine during the Cold War - the one man aboard a sub who makes the critical decisions - taking us closer to the Soviet target than any work on submarine espionage has ever done before. This is the untold story of a covert submarine espionage operation against the Soviet Union during the Cold War as experienced by the commanding officer of an active submarine.

Spies and Lies a groundbreaking expose of elite influence operations by China's little-known Ministry of State Security. Revealing for the first time how the Chinese Communist Party has tasked its spies to deceive the world, it challenges the conventional account of China's past, present, and future.

Ex-British Army Soldier, John Carney, ran a close protection operation in Iraq for oil executives when he was asked by the family of a young Dutch woman to extract her from the collapsing Islamic State in Syria. Hearing first-hand of the shocking living hell of tricked naive young girls, many from the West, trapped, sexually abused and enslaved by ISIS, he knew only one thing - he had to get them out. Armed with AK-47s and 9mm Glocks, he launched a daring, dangerous and deadly operation to free as many as he could.

Many Public-School Districts are stretched thin, with enrollments declining, costs increasing, and decision-makers operating within a hyper-polarized political environment. We talk with K12 leaders, advisors and researchers on how K12 Districts are, and can lead their communities through this moment towards better outcomes for kids.

When a Coast Guard veteran turned stay-at-home dad and a seasoned defense-industry intelligence expert sit down for a conversation, things are bound to get interesting. Operation Common Sense was born when Casey and Matt met in late 2024 and discovered a shared passion for honest, unfiltered conversations about life, leadership, and the world we live in. From Matt’s years overseas navigating high-stakes intelligence work to Casey’s experiences balancing fatherhood, service, and entrepreneurship, their contrasting paths collide in thought-provoking—and often hilarious—ways. Together, ...

Challenging Operations takes up the apparent paradox of medical professionals resisting reforms designed to help them and their patients. Through vivid anecdotes, interviews, and incisive observation and analysis, Katherine Kellogg reveals the complex ways that institutional reforms spark resistance when they challenge long-standing beliefs, roles, and systems of authority. Shedding new light on the difficulty of implementing reforms, Challenging Operations offers concrete recommendations for effectively meeting that challenge.

Welcome to the MISSION of a LIFETIME, solider.OPERATION FATHERHOOD is your tactical guide to navigating the battlefield of parenting. Whether you’re a rookie dad fresh out of boot camp, a single father leading your squad solo, or a seasoned vet looking to sharpen your strategies, this podcast has your six.We’ll break down the mission objectives: mastering discipline, building strong alliances with your kids, and executing the delicate balance between strength and vulnerability.Through debriefs and fireside chats with fatherhood experts, battle-tested dads, and those in the trenches, we’...

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August 2021. The Taliban invaded Kabul. The British Government was Missing in Action. The evacuation was disastrous, shambolic and deadly. Pen Farthing refused to abandon his charity’s staff or rescue animals. Operation Ark was born. He was branded a villain who valued “pets over people”, blamed for deserting Afghans, accused of risking British soldiers—nothing could be further from the truth.