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Countdown to Zero Day

Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon

by Kim Zetter ...

Narrated by Joe Ochman ...

Unabridged

13 hours

A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb.“Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit.”—The Washington PostThe virus now ... Read more

$22.50 USD

A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb.“Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit.”—The Washington PostThe virus now
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Arsenals of Folly

The Making of the Nuclear Arms Race

by Richard Rhodes ...

Narrated by Robertson Dean ...

Unabridged

14 hours 12 min

From the Pulitzer Prize—winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb: the story of the entire postwar superpower arms race, climaxing during the Reagan-Gorbachev decade when the United States and the Soviet Union camewithin scant hours of nuclear war–and then nearly agreed to abolish nuclear weapons.In a narrative that moves like a thriller, Rhodes sheds light on the Reagan administration’s ... Read more

$25.00 USD

From the Pulitzer Prize—winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb: the story of the entire postwar superpower arms race, climaxing during the Reagan-Gorbachev decade when the United States and the Soviet Union camewithin scant hours of nuclear war–and then nearly agreed to abolish nuclear weapons.In a narrative that moves like a thriller, Rhodes sheds light on the Reagan administration’s
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Last Man Standing

Matt Standing Thrillers, Book 1

by Stephen Leather ...

Narrated by Paul Thornley ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Matt Standing Thrillers
Unabridged

10 hours 51 min

The next explosive standalone thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Stephen Leather, featuring appearances from Dan 'Spider' Shepherd.Friendships forged in the heat of combat can be stronger than anything.So when SAS trooper Matt Standing is told that the former Navy SEAL who saved his life is in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to his aid - even if that means flying half way around the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The next explosive standalone thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Stephen Leather, featuring appearances from Dan 'Spider' Shepherd.Friendships forged in the heat of combat can be stronger than anything.So when SAS trooper Matt Standing is told that the former Navy SEAL who saved his life is in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to his aid - even if that means flying half way around the
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Tank Warfare on the Eastern Front, 1943-1945

Red Steamroller

by Robert A. Forczyk ...

Narrated by P.J. Ochlan ...

Unabridged

14 hours 42 min

The author of Case White offers an extensive history of German and Soviet armored warfare toward the end of World War II.By 1943, after the catastrophic German defeat at Stalingrad, the Wehmacht's panzer armies gradually lost the initiative on the Eastern Front. The tide of the war had turned. Their combined arms technique, which had swept Soviet forces before it during 1941 and 1942, had lost its ... Read more

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The author of Case White offers an extensive history of German and Soviet armored warfare toward the end of World War II.By 1943, after the catastrophic German defeat at Stalingrad, the Wehmacht's panzer armies gradually lost the initiative on the Eastern Front. The tide of the war had turned. Their combined arms technique, which had swept Soviet forces before it during 1941 and 1942, had lost its
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History of Nuclear Weapons

by Blake Carson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook box set - History of
Unabridged

3 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The power to destroy the world—how did nuclear weapons change warfare and diplomacy? The development of nuclear weapons during World War II marked a turning point in global conflict. The Manhattan Project led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ushering in the nuclear age. This book explores the arms race between the United States and the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The power to destroy the world—how did nuclear weapons change warfare and diplomacy? The development of nuclear weapons during World War II marked a turning point in global conflict. The Manhattan Project led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ushering in the nuclear age. This book explores the arms race between the United States and the
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Rational Fog

Science and Technology in Modern War

by M. Susan Lindee ...

Narrated by Kirsten Potter ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

Science and violence converge in modern warfare. While the finest minds of the twentieth century have improved human life, they have also produced human injury. They engineered radar, developed electronic computers, and helped mass produce penicillin all in the context of military mobilization. Scientists also developed chemical weapons, atomic bombs, and psychological warfare strategies.Rational ... Read more

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Science and violence converge in modern warfare. While the finest minds of the twentieth century have improved human life, they have also produced human injury. They engineered radar, developed electronic computers, and helped mass produce penicillin all in the context of military mobilization. Scientists also developed chemical weapons, atomic bombs, and psychological warfare strategies.Rational
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Kill Chain

The Rise of the High-Tech Assassins

by Andrew Cockburn ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

This essential, page-turning narrative on the history of drone warfare by the acclaimed author of Rumsfeld explores how this practice emerged, who made it happen, and the real consequences of targeted killing.Assassination by drone is a subject of deep and enduring fascination, yet few understand how and why it has become our principal way of waging war. Kill Chain uncovers the real and ... Read more

$19.95 USD

This essential, page-turning narrative on the history of drone warfare by the acclaimed author of Rumsfeld explores how this practice emerged, who made it happen, and the real consequences of targeted killing.Assassination by drone is a subject of deep and enduring fascination, yet few understand how and why it has become our principal way of waging war. Kill Chain uncovers the real and
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Korsaren

Oregon Files

by Jack Du Brul, Clive Cussler ...

Narrated by Bjarne Mouridsen ...

Series series Oregon Files
Unabridged

14 hours 22 min

Den internationale bestseller-forfatter leverer spænding og nutidigt eventyr i højt tempo og med et plot, der kan være taget fra dagens globale nyhedsoverskrifter.Den amerikanske udenrigsministers fly er styrtet ned på vej til topmøde i Libyen. CIA stoler ikke på libyerne og hyrer derfor Juan Cabrillo og hans agenttrænede besætning til at finde flyet – og deres bange anelser viser sig at være ... Read more

$11.28 USD

Den internationale bestseller-forfatter leverer spænding og nutidigt eventyr i højt tempo og med et plot, der kan være taget fra dagens globale nyhedsoverskrifter.Den amerikanske udenrigsministers fly er styrtet ned på vej til topmøde i Libyen. CIA stoler ikke på libyerne og hyrer derfor Juan Cabrillo og hans agenttrænede besætning til at finde flyet – og deres bange anelser viser sig at være
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Spear, The: From the Hunter's Tool to the Bristling Wall of Pikes

by Lukas Moretti ...

Narrated by Lukas Moretti ...

Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

Trace the ultimate tactical evolution in military history as a primal survival tool transforms into an engine of empire. Whether commuting to work or seeking an immersive journey into the ancient world, step directly onto the battlefield to witness human cooperation at its most intense. Experience the visceral reality of combat where distance and reach dictated life or death.Stand shoulder-to ... Read more

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Trace the ultimate tactical evolution in military history as a primal survival tool transforms into an engine of empire. Whether commuting to work or seeking an immersive journey into the ancient world, step directly onto the battlefield to witness human cooperation at its most intense. Experience the visceral reality of combat where distance and reach dictated life or death.Stand shoulder-to
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Machinery of War: A Comprehensive Study of the Post-9/11 Global Arms Trade

by Josh Luberisse ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Michelle G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 46 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Machinery of War: A Comprehensive Study of the Post-9/11 Global Arms Trade," Josh offers an exhaustive exploration into the intricate world of global armaments in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This seminal work probes the depths of the modern arms trade, revealing its multi-faceted nature, its key players, and its ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "Machinery of War: A Comprehensive Study of the Post-9/11 Global Arms Trade," Josh offers an exhaustive exploration into the intricate world of global armaments in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. This seminal work probes the depths of the modern arms trade, revealing its multi-faceted nature, its key players, and its
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狙撃手：戦争のあり方を変えた孤独な射手たち

by 長谷部主税 ...

Narrated by 長谷部主税 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

歴史の転換点は、大部隊の激突だけでなく、孤独な狙撃手が放つ一発の弾丸と緻密な戦術によって静かに塗り替えられてきました。深い集中を求める夜や、一人の静かな通勤時間など、内省的なムードに浸りたい時に、極限の緊張感と知的好奇心を満たす軍事ノンフィクションの世界へとあなたを導きます。英雄譚のベールを剥ぎ取り、高度な射撃技術と心理戦が交錯するリアルな戦争の姿を鮮明に描き出します。光学機器の進化から、泥にまみれた塹壕や瓦礫の市街地での過酷な任務まで、兵士たちが直面した環境と組織の力学を緻密に紐解きます。単なる名人芸ではなく、部隊全体の動きに組み込まれた歯車としての葛藤や、見えない脅威が敵味方に与えた計り知れない恐怖を体感してください。歴史の深淵を覗き込み、一人の人間の決断が戦局全体を動かす重圧に息を呑むはずです。本書で見つかること:• 狙撃という行為を支える光学機器や射撃技術 ... Read more

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歴史の転換点は、大部隊の激突だけでなく、孤独な狙撃手が放つ一発の弾丸と緻密な戦術によって静かに塗り替えられてきました。深い集中を求める夜や、一人の静かな通勤時間など、内省的なムードに浸りたい時に、極限の緊張感と知的好奇心を満たす軍事ノンフィクションの世界へとあなたを導きます。英雄譚のベールを剥ぎ取り、高度な射撃技術と心理戦が交錯するリアルな戦争の姿を鮮明に描き出します。光学機器の進化から、泥にまみれた塹壕や瓦礫の市街地での過酷な任務まで、兵士たちが直面した環境と組織の力学を緻密に紐解きます。単なる名人芸ではなく、部隊全体の動きに組み込まれた歯車としての葛藤や、見えない脅威が敵味方に与えた計り知れない恐怖を体感してください。歴史の深淵を覗き込み、一人の人間の決断が戦局全体を動かす重圧に息を呑むはずです。本書で見つかること:• 狙撃という行為を支える光学機器や射撃技術
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Glock

The Rise of America's Gun

by Paul M. Barrett ...

Narrated by Kiff VandenHeuvel ...

Unabridged

8 hours 9 min

Based on fifteen years of research, Glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as American’s gun. Today the Glock pistol has been embraced by two-thirds of all U.S. police departments, glamorized in countless Hollywood movies, and featured as a ubiquitous presence on prime-time TV. It has been rhapsodized by hip-hop artists, and coveted by cops and crooks alike.Created in 1982 ... Read more

$20.00 USD

Based on fifteen years of research, Glock is the riveting story of the weapon that has become known as American’s gun. Today the Glock pistol has been embraced by two-thirds of all U.S. police departments, glamorized in countless Hollywood movies, and featured as a ubiquitous presence on prime-time TV. It has been rhapsodized by hip-hop artists, and coveted by cops and crooks alike.Created in 1982
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Kvanttikilpajuoksu

by Tommi Tenkanen, Timo Numminen ...

Narrated by Tuukka Haapaniemi ...

Unabridged

9 hours 36 min

Kilpajuoksu kohti suurta läpimurtoa.Kuinka supertietokoneet päihittävä kvanttitietokone rakennetaan?Auttaako tietokone hävittämään syövän? Murtuvatko internetin salausjärjestelmät? Voittaako Kiinan kontrolli lännen individualismin?Kvanttikilpajuoksu – Supertietokoneiden vallankumous kertoo uudenlaisen kvanttitietokoneen parissa ponnistelevien tutkijoiden, yritysten ja suurvaltojen kilpajuoksusta ... Read more

$17.29 USD

Kilpajuoksu kohti suurta läpimurtoa.Kuinka supertietokoneet päihittävä kvanttitietokone rakennetaan?Auttaako tietokone hävittämään syövän? Murtuvatko internetin salausjärjestelmät? Voittaako Kiinan kontrolli lännen individualismin?Kvanttikilpajuoksu – Supertietokoneiden vallankumous kertoo uudenlaisen kvanttitietokoneen parissa ponnistelevien tutkijoiden, yritysten ja suurvaltojen kilpajuoksusta
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Mosquito Mayhem

de Havilland’s Wooden Wonder in Action in WWII

by Martin W. Bowman ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

12 hours 19 min

"The flak started about four or five minutes before the target and immediately it was apparent that it was intense and extremely accurate. Oboe entailed the pilot flying dead straight and level for ten minutes on the attack run. Suddenly a tremendous flash lit up the sky about fifty yards ahead of our nose and exactly at our altitude. Within a tenth of a second, we were through the cloud of dirty ... Read more

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"The flak started about four or five minutes before the target and immediately it was apparent that it was intense and extremely accurate. Oboe entailed the pilot flying dead straight and level for ten minutes on the attack run. Suddenly a tremendous flash lit up the sky about fifty yards ahead of our nose and exactly at our altitude. Within a tenth of a second, we were through the cloud of dirty
... Read more
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Shield, The: From the Phalanx Wall to the Riot Line

by Matthew Roscoe ...

Narrated by Matthew Roscoe ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Uncover three millennia of military history, tracing how combat tactics and civil unrest evolved alongside state power. Perfect for a morning commute, this tense, thought-provoking exploration reveals how a simple defensive object became a complex social technology. It transformed scattered warriors into disciplined formations that dominated ancient battlefields and reshaped human conflict.From ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover three millennia of military history, tracing how combat tactics and civil unrest evolved alongside state power. Perfect for a morning commute, this tense, thought-provoking exploration reveals how a simple defensive object became a complex social technology. It transformed scattered warriors into disciplined formations that dominated ancient battlefields and reshaped human conflict.From
... Read more
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Sword, The: The Blade Wrapped in Honor, Myth, and Royalty

by Adrian Falkner ...

Narrated by Adrian Falkner ...

Unabridged

1 hour 39 min

Explore the epic military history and sweeping mythology of the weapon that forged empires and claimed divine right. Whether you need an awe-inspiring companion for your morning commute or an atmospheric escape into humanity's warrior codes, this historical journey delivers.From the fiery metalwork of ancient armories to the strict honor systems of European knights and Japanese samurai, the blade ... Read more

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Explore the epic military history and sweeping mythology of the weapon that forged empires and claimed divine right. Whether you need an awe-inspiring companion for your morning commute or an atmospheric escape into humanity's warrior codes, this historical journey delivers.From the fiery metalwork of ancient armories to the strict honor systems of European knights and Japanese samurai, the blade
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Churchill's Shadow Raiders

The Race to Develop Radar, World War II's Invisible Secret Weapon

by Damien Lewis ...

Narrated by Nigel Carrington ...

Unabridged

12 hours 13 min

In the winter of 1941, as Britain faced defeat on all fronts, an RAF reconnaissance pilot photographed an alien-looking object on the French coast near Le Havre. The mysterious device—a “Wurzburg Dish”—appeared to be a new form of radar technology: ultra-compact, highly precise, and pointed directly across the English Channel. Britain's experts found it hard to believe the Germans had mastered ... Read more

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In the winter of 1941, as Britain faced defeat on all fronts, an RAF reconnaissance pilot photographed an alien-looking object on the French coast near Le Havre. The mysterious device—a “Wurzburg Dish”—appeared to be a new form of radar technology: ultra-compact, highly precise, and pointed directly across the English Channel. Britain's experts found it hard to believe the Germans had mastered
... Read more
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War and Technology

A Very Short Introduction

by Alex Roland ...

Narrated by James R. Cheatham ...

Unabridged

4 hours 32 min

The war instinct is part of human nature, but the means to fight war depend on technology. Alex Roland traces the co-evolution of technology and warfare from the Stone Age to the age of cyberwar, describing the inventions that changed the direction of warfare throughout history: from fortified walls, the chariot, battleships, and the gunpowder revolution to bombers, rockets, improvised explosive ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The war instinct is part of human nature, but the means to fight war depend on technology. Alex Roland traces the co-evolution of technology and warfare from the Stone Age to the age of cyberwar, describing the inventions that changed the direction of warfare throughout history: from fortified walls, the chariot, battleships, and the gunpowder revolution to bombers, rockets, improvised explosive
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Brief History of Firearms, A: How Gunpowder Changed the World

by Andrew Falkner ...

Narrated by Andrew Falkner ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Trace the explosive evolution of military history, where ancient alchemy forged weapons that reshaped global warfare. Perfect for a captivating daily commute or an evening of deep focus, this gripping narrative travels from obscure Chinese laboratories to the mechanized trenches of the World Wars.Uncover the dramatic human story behind a technological arms race that altered the balance of power ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the explosive evolution of military history, where ancient alchemy forged weapons that reshaped global warfare. Perfect for a captivating daily commute or an evening of deep focus, this gripping narrative travels from obscure Chinese laboratories to the mechanized trenches of the World Wars.Uncover the dramatic human story behind a technological arms race that altered the balance of power
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Der Fall Konstantinopels – eine kurze Geschichte: Wie Kanonen ein 1.000 Jahre altes Reich zu Fall brachten

by Malte Riemer ...

Narrated by Malte Riemer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Diese fesselnde Militärgeschichte beleuchtet die Belagerung von 1453, als schwere Artillerie ein Weltreich zerstörte. Perfekt für die tägliche Fahrt zur Arbeit bietet dieses kompakte, zweistündige Hörerlebnis tiefgreifendes Wissen über eine geopolitische Zeitenwende. Tauche ein in eine packende Atmosphäre aus politischer Intrige, religiösem Eifer und gnadenlosem technologischem Umbruch.Spüre die ... Read more

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Diese fesselnde Militärgeschichte beleuchtet die Belagerung von 1453, als schwere Artillerie ein Weltreich zerstörte. Perfekt für die tägliche Fahrt zur Arbeit bietet dieses kompakte, zweistündige Hörerlebnis tiefgreifendes Wissen über eine geopolitische Zeitenwende. Tauche ein in eine packende Atmosphäre aus politischer Intrige, religiösem Eifer und gnadenlosem technologischem Umbruch.Spüre die
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Une brève histoire de la chute de Constantinople : Comment les canons ont fait tomber un empire vieux de 1 000 ans

by Edgar Poirier ...

Narrated by Edgar Poirier ...

Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

En 1453, l'innovation impitoyable de l'artillerie de siège brise les murailles millénaires d'un empire à l'agonie. Cette chronique historique immersive retrace l'effondrement dramatique de la puissance byzantine face à la poudre à canon ottomane. Plongez au cœur d'un affrontement géopolitique où la technologie bouleverse à jamais l'ordre du monde.Idéal pour enrichir votre culture générale lors de ... Read more

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En 1453, l'innovation impitoyable de l'artillerie de siège brise les murailles millénaires d'un empire à l'agonie. Cette chronique historique immersive retrace l'effondrement dramatique de la puissance byzantine face à la poudre à canon ottomane. Plongez au cœur d'un affrontement géopolitique où la technologie bouleverse à jamais l'ordre du monde.Idéal pour enrichir votre culture générale lors de
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The Arms of Krupp

1587–1968

by William Manchester ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

48 hours 15 min

In this narrative of extraordinary richness, depth, and authority, America’s preeminent biographer/historian explored the German national character as no other writer has done.The Arms of Krupp brings to life Europe’s wealthiest, most powerful family, a four-hundred-year German dynasty that developed the world’s most technologically advanced weapons, from cannons to submarines to anti-aircraft ... Read more

$29.95 USD

In this narrative of extraordinary richness, depth, and authority, America’s preeminent biographer/historian explored the German national character as no other writer has done.The Arms of Krupp brings to life Europe’s wealthiest, most powerful family, a four-hundred-year German dynasty that developed the world’s most technologically advanced weapons, from cannons to submarines to anti-aircraft
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Gunpowder: The Chinese Discovery That Changed Warfare Forever

by Julian Mercer ...

Narrated by Julian Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Discover how a Taoist alchemist's quest for immortality sparked a military history revolution that shattered empires. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this gripping narrative tracks a mystical elixir's transformation into a devastating weapon. Experience the thrilling butterfly effect of a single scientific accident.Embark on an epic journey across Eurasia as volatile chemical mixtures ... Read more

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Discover how a Taoist alchemist's quest for immortality sparked a military history revolution that shattered empires. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this gripping narrative tracks a mystical elixir's transformation into a devastating weapon. Experience the thrilling butterfly effect of a single scientific accident.Embark on an epic journey across Eurasia as volatile chemical mixtures
... Read more
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Танковые войска вермахта. Структура, организация, тактика

by Виталий Илинич ...

Narrated by Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Военное дело
Unabridged

10 hours 47 min

Танковые войска вермахта считались сильнейшей составной частью сухопутной армии Третьего рейха и символом блицкрига. Но как именно они действовали? За счет чего достигали успехов? Данная книга, написанная на основе архивных документов, донесений и воспоминаний непосредственных участников событий, подробно описывает организация и тактику "Панцерваффе". ... Read more

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Танковые войска вермахта считались сильнейшей составной частью сухопутной армии Третьего рейха и символом блицкрига. Но как именно они действовали? За счет чего достигали успехов? Данная книга, написанная на основе архивных документов, донесений и воспоминаний непосредственных участников событий, подробно описывает организация и тактику "Панцерваффе".
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