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  If the Allies Had Fallen - The...

  Marcus Draysun

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  The success of D-Day was never inevitable. The invasion of Normandy was the most ambitious military operation of the war, requiring precise coordination, secrecy, and an extraordinary amount of luck. The Allies knew that failure would not just be a setback—it could mean the prolonged survival of Nazi Germany and a vastly different world order. Every decision leading up to June 6, 1944, carried immense weight, as the fate of millions hung in the balance. 
  For months, Allied planners debated the best approach for opening a Western Front. The Soviets, engaged in brutal combat with German forces on the Eastern Front, pressured Britain and the United States to act quickly. Churchill, haunted by the disastrous Gallipoli campaign of World War I, feared the consequences of a premature landing. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander, had to make the ultimate call: when and where to launch the largest amphibious invasion in history. 
  The chosen location—Normandy—was a calculated risk. Pas de Calais, the closest point between Britain and France, seemed like the most obvious target, and the Germans heavily fortified it. By contrast, Normandy’s beaches offered a less expected but still formidable challenge. Hitler’s Atlantic Wall, a vast network of bunkers, mines, and obstacles, was designed to repel any invasion. The Germans had tens of thousands of troops stationed along the coast, and if they had guessed the true landing site, they could have crushed the invasion before it gained a foothold.

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  Army Gazette - A foray into the...

  Mr Punch

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  A fascinating foray into British military history revealing the life of the British soldier at war.  From the Roman invasion of Britain to the retreat from Dunkirk, from the horrors of Culloden to the courage of Rourke’s Drift, we experience first-hand the stories behind the triumphs and tragedies that make up the history of the British Army. Told entirely in the words of those who were there 
    
  Performed by an outstanding company of award-winning actors including Dame Eileen Atkins, Cheryl Campbell, Nigel Davenport, Alex Jennings, Richard Johnson OBE, Hugh Laurie CBE, Michael Maloney, Geoffrey Palmer OBE, Michael Pennington, Prunella Scales CBE, Samuel West, John Wood CBE & full supporting cast. 
      
  Also available as part of The Gazettes Box Set, a six-volume edition (Military, Sport & Travel) creating a vivid portrait of British life through the centuries. 
    
  It is a highly enjoyable collection. Some pieces are just dazzling. Independent on Sunday 
    
  An extraordinary series... deserves a medal. The readers are all excellent and many of them distinguished. The Spectator 
    
  From the same stable that produced The Chronicle, my favourite audio this year, I've just listened equally spellbound to a compilation of travellers' tales at home. The Guardian 
    
  Time travel as well as the geographical kind is offered in this anthology… to form a collage of impressions and details of the British Isles over the past 400 years, with a cast of big-name readers. Sunday Times 
   
  ©2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd. (P)2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

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  Alice's Adventures Underground

  Lewis Carroll

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  This is the handwritten book that Carroll wrote for private use before being urged to develop it later into Alice in Wonderland. It was generously illustrated by Carrol and meant to entertain his family and friends. When a sick child in a hospital enjoyed it so much, the mother wrote him saying it had distracted her for a bit from her pain and led eventually to Carroll expanding the story.       I. Down the Rabbit-Hole. The Pool of Tears,   II. A Long Tale. The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill,   III. Advice From a Caterpillar,   IV. The Queen's Croquet-Ground.

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  Finis Britanniae - A Military...

  Murray Dahm

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  The end of Roman Britain and the arrival of the invading Saxons forms part of the most disruptive period in Britain’s history. Centuries of relative stability as a Roman province gave way to an age of conquest and destruction. It is a period which is difficult to comprehend, coming at the end of the Roman era and in the pre-dawn of the Medieval. It is a Dark Age, both in terms of our apparent lack of source material and in our understanding of events. As a result, several legendary figures appear – it is the age of Arthur, Merlin and others; figures steeped in mystery, mysticism and magic, allowed to thrive in the paucity of the source material. 
   
  In this new analysis, Murray Dahm explores the military history of Roman Britain’s slow decline, going back to the roots of the province’s final rupture from Rome in the fifth century and the subsequent invasions. Using a wide array of sources, the author illuminates this dark world and examines what we know (or what we think we know) of the Angle, Jute, Saxon and other invasions that took advantage of Rome’s absence and which, in their own way, shaped the Britain of today.

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  History of Europe - Europe in...

  History Retold

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  Are you looking for a book about Europe in the 20th century?  
  Look no further – this is the book for you.  
  A wide range of topics is covered, including Europe’s politics, economics, culture, and social life. From the Great War of 1914-1918 to the fall of Communism in 1989-1991, it offers a detailed overview of this transformative period.  
  This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand how Europe has changed over the past century, from World War I through World War II, the Cold War, and up to the present day. It covers all aspects of European history, including political, social, economic, and cultural developments.  
  With detailed accounts of key events such as major wars and treaties, the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, and the formation of the European Union, this book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of European history since 1914. 
    
  Buy your copy today and expand your knowledge of European history. 

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  Psychological Warfare - Using...

  Cito Harder

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  Psychological warfare is the deliberate use of tactics designed to influence, manipulate, and control the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of individuals or groups. It involves the strategic deployment of psychological tactics to achieve specific objectives, often with the goal of weakening the will, confidence, and decision-making abilities of an opponent. Unlike physical warfare, which relies on the use of force and violence, psychological warfare focuses on undermining an adversary’s mental state, creating doubt, confusion, fear, or anxiety. The concept of psychological warfare spans across military, political, social, and personal domains, and its methods are utilized to achieve both large-scale and individual objectives. 
  At its core, psychological warfare operates by exploiting the weaknesses of human perception, beliefs, and emotions. It seeks to manipulate how people think, feel, and act, often in ways that are subtle and hard to detect. Through the strategic use of information, misinformation, fear, and emotional appeals, psychological warfare can alter the course of events and influence outcomes in a way that physical force alone cannot achieve. This manipulation can be direct, as in the use of propaganda, or more covert, as in the use of gaslighting to distort reality and create confusion. 
  Psychological warfare can be seen in many contexts, from international conflict and military operations to corporate competition, political campaigns, and even personal relationships. For example, in warfare, psychological tactics are employed to break the enemy’s morale, instill fear, and create division within their ranks. In the political arena, psychological warfare is often used to manipulate public opinion, spread propaganda, and discredit opponents.

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