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  United States in World War II...

  Charles River Editors

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  All Americans are familiar with the “day that will live in infamy.” At 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor, the advanced base of the United States Navy’s Pacific Fleet, was ablaze. It had been smashed by aircraft launched by the carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy. All eight battleships had been sunk or badly damaged, 350 aircraft had been knocked out, and over 2,000 Americans lay dead. Indelible images of the USS Arizona exploding and the USS Oklahoma capsizing and floating upside down have been ingrained in the American conscience ever since. In less than an hour and a half the Japanese had almost wiped out America’s entire naval presence in the Pacific.  
  	The United States began 1942 determined to avenge Pearl Harbor, but the Allies, now including the Soviet Union by necessity, did not agree on the war strategy. In 1941, both the Germans and British moved armies into North Africa, where Italy had already tried and failed to reach the Suez Canal. The British sought American help in North Africa, where British General Bernard Montgomery was fighting the legendary “Desert Fox,” General Erwin Rommel. At the same time, Stalin was desperate for Allied action on the European continent that could free up the pressure on the besieged Soviets.  
  	President Roosevelt had a consequential decision to make, and he eventually decided to land American forces on North Africa to assist the British against Rommel, much to Stalin’s chagrin. While the Americans and British could merely harass the Germans with air power and naval forces in the Atlantic, Stalin’s Red Army had to take Hitler’s best shots in Russia throughout 1942. But the Red Army’s tenuous hold continued to cripple the Nazi war machine while buying the other Allies precious time. 
  	As it turned out, Roosevelt’s decision to first fight in North Africa would make an Allied invasion of the European continent possible in 1943.

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  The Art of War

  Sun Tzu

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  The Art of War, literally The Laws of War by Master Sun is the most famous ancient Chinese treatise, dedicated to a military strategy and policy, written by Sun Tzu. The treatise by Sun Tzu influenced crucially on a whole military art of the East. Although it is the first treatise on the military art, it includes clearly expressed common principles of strategy as well as tactics. A special place in a military theoretical literature belongs to comments on Sun Tzu, the earliest of which appeared in the Han era (206-220 AD), and the new ones are still being created...The traditional story of Lao-Tzu is that he was a 6th-century B.C.E. philosopher and teacher in China. Indeed, his very name means 'Old Master.' Lao-Tzu was a keeper of records for the Zhou Dynasty while he also taught philosophy to any who would listen. One of these, purportedly, was the giant of Chinese philosophy, Confucius, who in his own writings speaks of meeting with Lao-Tzu. The Art of War is divided into 13 chapters:  Laying PlansWaging WarAttack by StratagemTactical DispositionsUse of EnergyWeak Points and StrongManeuvering an ArmyVariation of TacticsThe Army on the MarchClassification of TerrainThe Nine SituationsAttack by FireUse of Spies

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  Das alte Rom für Kinder: Ein...

  Captivating History

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  In diesem Buch reist du zurück ins antike Rom, wo Gladiatoren im berühmten Kolosseum kämpften, Kaiser ermordet wurden, um Platz für neue Herrscher zu machen, Kalender erfunden wurden und die griechische Mythologie zur römischen Mythologie umfunktioniert wurde! Viel Spaß bei der Erkundung der Ruinen und der Kriegspläne, die von dieser erstaunlichen Gesellschaft übriggeblieben sind! Teste dein Wissen mit Aktivitäten am Ende jedes Kapitels und beobachte, wie Geschichte lebendig wird, während du etwas über das faszinierende Römische Reich lernst! Wir haben dem Alten Rom viel zu verdanken und du wirst erfahren, was wir abgeschafft haben - und was wir aus dieser aufregenden Zeit der Geschichte übernommen haben. 
  Wenn du jemals einen Film mit Gladiatoren gesehen oder von Julius Caesar gehört hast, weißt du bereits etwas über das Römische Reich. Aber wusstest du, dass Caesar dabei half, den Kalender zu erfinden, auf dem unser Kalender basiert? Wusstest du, dass die Herrscher andere Herrscher töten ließen und manchmal sogar ihre eigenen Familien ermordeten? Das und vieles mehr erfährst du, wenn du in diesem wunderbaren Bericht über das antike Rom blätterst. Lies weiter, um mehr über Folgendes zu erfahren:Wie Elefanten halfen, eine wichtige Schlacht zu gewinnenDie Insel, um die zwei Städte kämpftenWie wir heute die gleiche Art von Regierung wie damals einsetzenPlebejer und Patrizier - was würdest du sein wollen? Und warum?Wie konnte ein großer Redner so wichtig werden?Warum eine Stadt einen weiteren Krieg mit der Stadt begann, die sie gerade erst besiegt hatte!Als die Römer auf die Griechen trafenJeder war ein Bürger, außer ... kannst du es erraten?Brutus, Cassius und MORDUnd so viel mehr! 
  Also schnapp dir dein Exemplar dieses Buches und lass dich überraschen!

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  The Way To Wealth

  Benjamin Franklin

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  The Way to Wealth by Benjamin Franklin, narrated by Shaun Michael Gray, is a timeless collection of wisdom on personal finance, success, and frugality. First published in 1758, this classic work compiles Franklin’s most famous sayings and advice, offering practical insights into how to build wealth through hard work, careful spending, and wise investment. Franklin's words, delivered with clarity and energy by Shaun Michael Gray, provide enduring lessons that are as relevant today as they were over two centuries ago. 
  Through Franklin’s famous alter ego, Poor Richard, the book touches on key principles such as the value of industry, frugality, and self-discipline. Gray's narration brings these lessons to life, making Franklin's ideas accessible to modern audiences, while keeping the charm and wit that has made this work a favorite for generations. 
  Whether you're looking to improve your financial literacy, achieve greater success, or simply enjoy Franklin's wit and wisdom, The Way to Wealth offers timeless advice in an engaging and enjoyable format. Perfect for listeners of all ages who are eager to learn from one of America’s most beloved Founding Fathers.

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  A Rare Recording of Bobby Seale...

  Bobby Seale

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  Robert George Seale (born October 22, 1936) is an African American revolutionary, political activist and author. Seale is widely known for co-founding the Marxist–Leninist and black power political organization the Black Panther Party (originally called the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense) with fellow activist Huey P. Newton to monitor police activities and challenge police brutality in black communities, first in Oakland, California, and later in cities throughout the United States. Seale was also one of the “Chicago Eight” defendants, charged by the US government with conspiracy charges related to anti-Vietnam War protests in Chicago during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, later called the “Chicago seven” when Seale's case was severed from the other defendants. After which, the government declined to retry Seale on the conspiracy charges, and he was never convicted in the case.

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  Meditations

  Marcus Aurelius

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  "Meditations"is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. The philosopher-king wrote the 12 books of the "Meditations" as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. Now brought to the current generation, this classic work offers up timeless wisdom and insights into both the mind and the soul.

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