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  Thunder on Bataan - The First...

  Donald L Caldwell

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  “An incisive, readable account of a group of National Guard tankers who fought in the Philippines in the opening phase of America’s war in the Pacific.” —Robert S. Cameron, Ph.D., military historian and author of Mobility, Shock, and Firepower: The Emergence of the U.S. Army’s Armor Branch, 1917-1945   The American Provisional Tank Group had been in the Philippines only three weeks when the Japanese attacked the islands hours after the raid on Pearl Harbor. Sent north to meet the Japanese landings in Lingayen Gulf, the men of the PTG found themselves thrust into a critical role when the Philippine Army could not hold back the Japanese. When General MacArthur ordered the retreat to Bataan, the PTG proved itself indispensable. During early months of 1942, the light tanks of the PTG patrolled Bataan’s beaches, encircling and destroying Japanese penetrations and small amphibious landings. By April 1942, the situation had become untenable, and 15,000 Americans, along with 60,000 Filipinos, surrendered in one of the worst defeats in U.S. military history. The Provisional Tank Group ceased to exist, and its men endured the Bataan Death March, the torture and starvation of POW camps, the hell ships that took them to Japan and Manchuria for slave labor, and the Palawan massacre.  In an evocatively written book, Donald L. Caldwell reveals the largely ignored role of tanks in the Philippine campaign. Conducting impressive primary research to bring to life the combat history of the PTG, Caldwell has dug deeper to tell the stories of soldiers from each of the group’s six companies, recounting their service from enlistment, training, and combat to imprisonment, liberation, and return home.    “Remarkable . . . [A] well-told history . . . highly recommended.” —Jay A. Stout, LtCol (Ret), USMC, author of Air Apaches

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  100 Facts About Website...

  Science-Based Language Learning Lab

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  Introduction to the 100 Somethings Language Learning Series 
   
  Welcome to a revolutionary approach to language learning! This series helps you master Spanish by intertwining it with compelling topics like Website Promotion. Each book centers on a theme (art, science, history) and presents 100 carefully chosen facts in both English and Spanish. 
   
  How It Works: 
   
  - Each fact is first introduced in Spanish, encouraging you to interpret it. 
   
  - The following page provides the fact in English and then repeats it in Spanish, aiding comprehension and memorization. 
   
  - The second half flips this order—English first, then Spanish, and English again—helping you practice translation in both directions for better mastery. 
   
  Benefits: 
   
  - Concise Learning: Focuses on one-sentence facts to ensure every word learned is impactful and directly related to your interests, making them easier to remember. 
   
  - Reinforcement: Alternating languages for each fact naturally strengthens vocabulary and grammar. 
   
  - Engagement: Learning vocabulary through topics you're passionate about keeps the process dynamic and relevant. 
   
  - Dual Knowledge: You enrich your understanding of a specific subject while learning a new language. 
   
  This series is tailored for learners who thrive on clear, targeted information, making it both educational and enjoyable. Whether you’re a beginner or expanding your linguistic skills, this series promises an effective and engaging educational journey. Embrace these 100 facts and let your passions drive your progress in mastering a new language!

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  The Politics of Digital...

  Felix Heidenreich, Florian...

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  Digitization is transforming our world economically, culturally, and psychologically. The influx of new forms of communication, networking, and business opportunities, as well as new types of distraction, self-observation, and control into our societies represents an epochal challenge. Following Bernard Stiegler's concept of pharmacology, Felix Heidenreich and Florian Weber-Stein propose to view these new forms as digital pharmaka. Properly dosed, they can enable new self-relationships and forms of sociality; in the case of overdose, however, there is a risk of intoxication.
  In this essay, Felix Heidenreich, Florian Weber-Stein, and, in a detailed interview, Bernard Stiegler analyze this complex change in our world and develop new skills to use digital pharmaka.

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  Fighting in World War I: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  World War I, also known in its time as the “Great War” or the “War to End all Wars”, was an unprecedented holocaust in terms of its sheer scale. Fought by men who hailed from all corners of the globe, it saw millions of soldiers do battle in brutal assaults of attrition which dragged on for months with little to no respite. Tens of millions of artillery shells and untold hundreds of millions of rifle and machine gun bullets were fired in a conflict that demonstrated man’s capacity to kill each other on a heretofore unprecedented scale, and as always, such a war brought about technological innovation at a rate that made the boom of the Industrial Revolution seem stagnant.  
  By 1918, all the great powers were fielding squadrons of fighting aircraft armed with machine-guns and bombs, to say nothing of light reconnaissance planes. Tanks, a common feature on the battlefield by 1918, had not previously existed outside of the realm of science fiction stories written by authors like H.G. Wells. Machine guns had gone from being heavy, cumbersome pieces with elaborate water-cooling systems to single-man-portable, magazine-fed affairs like the Chauchat, the Lewis Gun and the M1918 BAR.  
  These technological developments led to an imbalance. Before the introduction of the man-portable light machine gun (which took place in the second half of the war), not to mention tanks (which also joined the fight late in the game), defensive firepower vastly outweighed offensive capability. Massed batteries of artillery, emplaced heavy machine guns, barbed wire entanglements, and bewildering fortifications meant that ground could not be taken except at incredible cost.  
  Fighting in World War I analyzes the technological advancements in weaponry that produced the deadliest conflict in history up to that time, and the adjusting tactics that the combatants came up with on land, at sea, and in the air. 

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  Vladimir Putin - Top Leader of...

  Ashok Gupta

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  If you wish to know the true story about an intelligent man who will dramatically change the World Order - you have to read this book. 
  This book is a stunning wise philosophical look of the eastern author at extraordinary activities and global mission of Vladimir Putin - the President of Russia. Bangladeshi writer and social leader with Indian roots Dr. Ashok Gupta has his own point to say about this great leader. Dr. Ashok Gupta lived many years in USSR and Russia and would like to familiarise the readers around the world with the truth about Vladimir Putin. This book still has not been distributed or supported by officials in Russia. The author impartially and concisely sets out the chronology of events from the life of the President of Russia. At the same time, he could easily and convincingly refute the foisted mass media clichés about Vladimir Putin. The text of this book takes the reader through the historical events with a logical conclusion regarding the mission of Vladimir Putin in the development of modern humanity and the whole planet...  
  The author’s observations and conclusions are highly crucial for the whole of humankind. Editor of the English version of this book believes that if many people from the planet named “Earth” will read this honest book, the World will become a better place…The second smashing part of the Book is coming this year. Supporting our author - you are supporting the whole world because people around the globe deserve to hear the truth. 

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  Narcoland: Book Summary & Analysis

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Narcoland, by Anabel Hernandez.
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anabel Hernandez.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  Narcoland exposes the dark and tangled web of corruption and drug trafficking that underpins Mexico's political and economic systems. This groundbreaking investigation reveals how high-ranking officials, powerful cartels, and multinational corporations collaborate to sustain the narcotics industry. The book traces the roots of the drug trade, delves into the systemic impunity that shields its perpetrators, and highlights the resilience of those who dare to speak out. It’s a compelling account of crime, power, and the human cost of a nation's struggle with organized crime.

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