War History Journals has 6 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators. The most-rated is World at War: Amazing Stories of Bravery, Survival and Courage from 1914-1945.
War on Influenza 1918
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Influenza should scare you. Listen to this detailed and chilling account of the influenza outbreak of 1918. A terrifying virus that stretched across the globe. Even now, a century after the great flu of 1918, which left an estimated 50 to 100 million people dead worldwide, there's still no cure. This audiobook examines influenza from all sorts of angles - history, diagnosis and treatment, economics and epidemiology‚ healthcare policy, and prevention. It gives insights on pandemics and provides the much-needed knowledge to evaluate the truthfulness of the proliferating, often contradicting information about the present pandemic. While influenza is now often thought of as a common but mild disease, it still kills more than 30,000 people in the United States each year. What can we learn from the original 1918 virus that will protect us from the next outbreak? War on Influenza 1918: History, Causes and Treatment of the World's Most Lethal Pandemic is part-science, part-history, and part-expert advice. This is precisely the book you want to listen to when you’re tucked in bed feeling feverish.
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WW2: Spies, Snipers and Tales of the World at War
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The Second World War was the most devastating conflict in human history. From spies and snipers to submarines and air raids. Their stories of bravery and courage have filled thousands of volumes of history books. What if you were there? Sink the Bismarck You’re a German sailor on the Bismarck fighting for your life as you engage the British off the coast of Norway. Dutch Spy Incident You’re a double agent in neutral Holland trying to outfox the British and Germans. German Submarine U-110 You’ve discovered an Enigma coding machine on a disabled German submarine. The Jewish Evacuation You witness the conversation and decision-making process of how the Nazis committed genocide against the Jews. Snipers in Stalingrad You’re a Russian hero sniper - invincible - until the Germans send in the best sniper in the world, and you must outfight him. Codename Cicero You’re the British Ambassador’s Valet and peddling Intelligence secrets to the highest bidder. Will you get caught? Operation Valkyrie You’ve decided to kill Hitler and remove the Nazi party from power. The elements of your plan must work perfectly, or you’ll be killed. Hero of Budapest You’re a Swedish diplomat creating fake passes and distributing them to Jewish refugees. Will you get caught? Iwo Jima You’re an American Marine on the first wave invasion of one of the bloodiest and most difficult battles of the war. Will you survive? Tickling the Dragon You're on the Enola Gay, B-29 Superfortress, and tasked to drop the world’s first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. WW2: Spies, Snipers and Tales of the World at War follows the stories of several men along their war journey. Walk in the boots of the world’s fighters during long years of slaughter, exhaustion, and the near collapse of our civilization. Hear about a time when many of the world’s mightiest empires were reduced to rubble, millions of people killed, and the foundations of our modern world fractured forever.
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Journey into Eden
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Uncover a fascinating glimpse into WWI on the Mesopotamian front. Few people truly know about Iraq’s role in World War One. The stage of a desperate struggle against the Ottomans, the story of brave men who lived and served in this harsh landscape is often overshadowed by the battles in Europe and North Africa. But now, this memoir explores the life and duty of Frank Wooten, an American, serving as a British officer in the Mesopotamian Motor Machine Gun Corps. Told with gripping detail and offering profound insights into the lesser-known and often-overlooked Middle Eastern theater, this book provides a unique perspective of the war to end all wars. Recounting Frank’s daily life on the front, his duties throughout the war, and the incredible people he met along the way, Journey into Eden is a fascinating book, perfect for anyone interested in the lesser-known stories of World War One, the history of the Iraq War, and the nature of life on the front.
©2020 Griffin Smith (P)2020 Griffin Smith
Mission to Ireland
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A daring captain. A ship full of weapons. And a sinister plot that could cripple Britain. In the heart of world war one, a devious plan devised by the German navy led to Naval Officer Captain Karl Spindler embarking on a perilous and secret mission. His task - to deliver German weaponry to Ireland and spark what would become the Easter Uprising. Departing from Norway with a disguised ship, Spindler undertook a perilous mission with a small crew and a hold full of explosives. If he succeeded, he could unleash a threat that would cripple the British war effort. But if he failed, a prisoner of war would be his fate.... Uncover a thrilling true story from the depths of world war one. Told with heart-pounding detail that brings the lesser-known stories of the war to life, Mission to Ireland delivers a thrill a minute. You don’t need to be a history buff to enjoy this one.
©2020 War History Journals (P)2020 Griffin Smith
Broken Wings
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Hero WWI fighter pilot shot down and captured. With an engaging and authentic retelling of his experiences as an escaped prisoner of war, this gripping account details the life and struggles of a captured pilot in 1917 Europe. Lieutenant John Ryan couldn’t wait to see action in WWI. He joined up with the British colors out of Canada. As one of several American pilots in the Royal Flying Corps before the US joined the war, he earned his wings and became an ace through fierce air battles over the skies of Germany. After getting shot down twice behind enemy lines, Lieutenant Ryan recounts the trials, tragedies, and tribulations of 72 days on the run behind enemy lines. These events are so incredible, you don’t dare stop listening. If you like authentic accounts of astonishing stories set in World War One, then you won’t want to miss Broken Wings: WWI Fighter Ace’s Story of Escape and Survival from a German POW Camp. Click on the "buy now" button to get the audiobook today.
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World at War: Amazing Stories of Bravery, Survival and Courage from 1914-1945
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Amazing stories of courage, bravery, and survival in a world at war. Follow in the footsteps of the brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines as they face overwhelming odds and little hope for survival in the chaos of a world at war. In a trench so delirious that you saw flying angels with bows wiping out vast German hordes Zeppelin Captain in charge of a raid on London Sailor on the HMS Queen Mary and your ship has been hit and on fire off the Danish coast British soldier in the first wave of attacks on the Somme French soldier that had enough of the senseless killing and refused to follow orders US soldier ordered to attack German machine-gun nests hidden in the Belleau Wood German sailor on the Bismarck fighting for your life Double agent in neutral Holland trying to outfox the British and Germans Russian hero sniper - invincible - until the Germans send in the best sniper in the world, and you must outfight him British Ambassador’s Valet peddling Intelligence secrets to the highest bidder Decided to kill Hitler and remove the Nazi party from power Swedish diplomat creating fake passes and distributing them to Jewish refugees American Marine on the first wave invasion in one of the bloodiest and battles of the war On the Enola Gay, B-29 Superfortress, tasked to drop the world’s first atomic. World at War follows the stories of several men along their journey throughout WW1 and WW2. Walk in the boots of the world’s fighters during long years of slaughter, exhaustion, and the near-collapse of our civilization. Hear about about a time when many of the world’s mightiest empires were reduced to rubble, millions of people killed, and the foundations of our modern world fractured forever.
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