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Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far from front lines and prying eyes, Japanese doctors and their assistants subjected human guinea pigs to gruesome medical experiments in the name of science and Japan's wartime chemical and biological warfare research. Author Hal Gold draws upon a wealth of sources to construct a portrait of the Imperial Japanese Army's most notorious medical unit, giving an overview of its history and detailing its most shocking activities.

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Take me along with you on your commute or road trip, or listen while you cook, clean, exercise, go to sleep, or whatever! This podcast recounts stories of disasters, catastrophes and tragedies. All research, writing, recording, and editing is done by me, your host, Holly. 

This comprehensive guide by a Special Ops combat veteran is the ultimate reference for military tactics, techniques, and procedures. Intended for military SpecialOps personnel, this volume presents invaluable operational guidance with lessons learned from the legendary Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG). Drawing on Special Reconnaissance operations conducted during the Vietnam Era, author Edward Wolcoff provides practical information alongside operational accounts and analyses of specific missions.

Un retrat vibrant de l’etapa més convulsa de la història recent dels Estats Units, on la realitat ha superat definitivament la ficció. Quan Xesco Reverter va arribar com a corresponsal de TV3 als Estats Units, Donald Trump tot just començava el seu mandat. L’auge del trumpisme va ser el detonant d’uns anys plens de turbulències que han explicitat les contradiccions, les fractures, les crisis i els fantasmes que arrossega aquest país tan ric i fascinant com incapaç d’evitar la polarització extrema de la seva societat.

Lo-fi clip-clops and bleats to relax/study to. Welcome to the official podcast of The Museum of English Rural Life. Based at the University of Reading, we explore the past, present and future of the English countryside. Hosted by Joe Vaughan and Dr Ollie Douglas. Chaotic Good.

This podcast will take a deep dive into the wide variety of military units that served during WWII, both on the Allies and Axis. Here, I will discuss the training they went through, the unit's campaign, key battles, and include first hand accounts from veteran transcripts and memoirs. In the future, I hope to add a visual aspect showing the gear and uniforms of each unit, and maybe interview others who are well researched in other units. Special thanks to Payton Sullivan for the awesome logo! You can email me at unitsofww2@gmail.com Follow me on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/...

FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of Small Unit Action in Vietnam. This book was written as a "lessons learned" guide for fighting men. It relates incidents of actual small unit combat. Compiled by an author who accompanied the men into combat it relates the personal stories of the men on the ground. Included are the details of nine encounters. From fighting in mine laden paddies, ambushes, artillery spotting missions and dealing with snipers on the march.

Information Archeology: The act of digging up the past to understand the present.

Information Archeology: The act of digging up the past to understand the present.

The soldiers of one of the world's most famous fighting forces, the Paras, tell the gripping story of the regiment in their own words. Published to coincide with 75th anniversary of its formation, this is the definitive history of the iconic Parachute Regiment, told through the voices of more...

Undaunted Valor is the firsthand account of helicopter pilot, Colonel Dan Cory as he flies combat missions in the jungles of Vietnam. From dodging enemy ground fire and RPGs, to constant mortar and rocket attacks on his base, Colonel Cory stared down the enemy to bring his fellow soldiers’ home.

David Stirling is the name synonymous with the wartime SAS, but the real brains behind the operation was in fact Bill Stirling, David’s eldest brother. Bill was described in the SAS War Diary as a ‘man from the shadows’; it was an apt description for, unlike his attention seeking brother, Bill shunned the spotlight. Now for the first time the truth – and the triumph – of 2SAS is revealed.

Haffbreedz Podcast explores the dichotomy of our Indigenous and non-Indigenous identities. We aim to help educate and inform listeners about the unique challenges faced by people who may share similar identities and those who identify as Indigenous and the other. Haffbreedz Podcast is used as a platform to share unique stories and perspectives that can help break down stereotypes and promote a greater understanding of those diversities.