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"WW2 Stories & Real War Stories" is a gripping podcast that dives into the untold tales of heroism, sacrifice, and determination from the most significant conflict in human history, World War II. Each episode explores the lesser-known battles, daring missions, and personal accounts of the brave individuals who shaped the course of the war. From the epic struggles on the Eastern Front to the courageous acts of the resistance fighters in occupied Europe, join us as we uncover the true stories behind the pivotal moments and unsung heroes of the Second World War.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The exhilarating true story of the U.S. Navy’s improbable victory at the Battle of Samar—“a dire survival-at-sea saga” (Denver Post) from the acclaimed author of Neptune’s Inferno “A critically acclaimed, blow-by-blow look at a small American force...

“Compellingly chronicles one of the least studied great episodes of World War II with power and authority…A riveting read” (Donald L. Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Masters of the Air) about World War II’s largest airborne operation—one that dropped 17,000 Allied...

Step into the trenches and immerse yourself in the riveting world of "World War 1 Stories & Real Battles," a compelling podcast that explores the stories, events, and human experiences of the Great War. From the muddy trenches of the Western Front to the turbulent seas of the Atlantic, we dive deep into the conflict that reshaped the world and laid the foundation for the 20th Century.

Two stories about a United States Founding Father; two stories about courageous missionaries (to South America and Southeast Asia); a story about the Black doctor who performed the first successful heart surgery; and a story about two abolitionist and feminist sisters in the 1800s.

There are many tales of his military might and strong character, there are those who see Ernesto “Che” Guevara as a hero and the greatest socialist mind of his time, but there are those who see him as a ruthless military leader who executed people without trials and who violated several human rights. Very few men have been subject to as much mysticism and admiration as Ernesto Guevara. His image has been used as the symbol for revolution, freedom, and rebellion in every corner of the world.

During the height of the blizzard of 1978, the tanker Global Hope floundered on the shoals off the Massachusetts coast. The Coast Guard dispatched a patrol boat, but was soon in as much trouble as the tanker. Then pilot boat captain Frank Quirk, hearing of the Coast Guard's troubles on his radio, decided to act.

13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! The harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the Battle of Benghazi. 13 Hours presents, for the...

Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler was voivode of Wallachia three times. The tales about the burning of the lazy, the poor, and the lame at Vlad's order and the execution of the woman who had made her husband too short a shirt can also be found among the German and Slavic anecdotes. Books describing Vlad's cruel acts were among the first best sellers in the German-speaking territories.

This book narrates the events that unfolded during those four days. It is recounted by someone who was there–FBI Special Agent R. Scott Crabtree. Telling his story for the first time, Crabtree takes the listener behind the scenes of the investigation and its race to find the killers before they could strike again.

Real Stories. Real People.

Veteran Story Hour is dedicated to preserving the stories and voices of the men and women who have served our nation. Recorded weekly in partnership with SALUTE of Virginia in Waynesboro, VA, this podcast is creating a living history, one veteran at a time. Through authentic, heartfelt conversations, veterans share their unique experiences, memories, lessons, and perspectives—capturing voices that future generations can cherish and learn from. Because every voice matters, every story counts, and history is best told by those who lived it.

Three historical stories - Robert Smalls, Louis Braille, and Phillis Wheatley - and three missionary stories - John Paton, Evelyn Brand, and a true-to-life missionary story!

Two stories about Native American heroes Sequoyah and Squanto; two stories about African American heroes Henry Box Brown and Benjamin Banneker; and two true-to-life adventures!

Exciting dramatized stories about: first lady Dolley Madison; Elizabeth Keckley, Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker; William H. Johnson, Abraham Lincoln's trusted valet; and two true-to-life adventures!

Four historical stories including two stories about the Underground Railroad and two true-to-life adventures!

“One of the 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Last 25 Years”—Slate On New Year’s Day 2013, two-time Pulitzer Prize–winner Gene Weingarten asked three strangers to, literally, pluck a day, month, and year from a hat. That day—chosen completely at random—turned out to be Sunday...

“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” With these words, Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts on the morning of October 25, 1944, off the...

A freeform podcast exploring the mysterious and the macabre, histories both strange and forgotten. We showcase original fiction, discuss history and folklore, and delve into the supernatural, occult, and bizarre.

In the tumultuous tapestry of human history, there are few events as soul-rending and nation-defining as civil wars. Within the pages of “Civil War Stories & Real War Battles,” readers are invited to delve into a compilation of gripping tales and monumental battles that shaped nations and changed the course of history. Civil wars, by their very nature, are a tragic juxtaposition of fraternity and enmity, where brother fights against brother and a nation battles its own. These conflicts often arise from the deepest chasms of political, social, and cultural divides.