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Mosquito Mayhem

de Havilland’s Wooden Wonder in Action in WWII

de Martin W. Bowman ...

Narrado por Nigel Patterson ...

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12 hora 19 minutos

"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 ... Leer más

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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
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Drone Wars

Pioneers, Killing Machines, Artificial Intelligence, and the Battle for the Future

de Seth J. Frantzman ...

Narrado por Jonathan Todd Ross ...

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7 hora 51 minutos

Drones are transforming warfare through the use of artificial intelligence, drone swarms, and surveillance—leading to competition between the US, China, Israel, and Iran. Who will be the next drone superpower?In the battle for the streets of Mosul in Iraq, drones in the hands of ISIS terrorists made life hell for the Iraq army and civilians. Today, defense companies are racing to develop the ... Leer más

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Drones are transforming warfare through the use of artificial intelligence, drone swarms, and surveillance—leading to competition between the US, China, Israel, and Iran. Who will be the next drone superpower?In the battle for the streets of Mosul in Iraq, drones in the hands of ISIS terrorists made life hell for the Iraq army and civilians. Today, defense companies are racing to develop the
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Now It Can Be Told

The Story Of The Manhattan Project

de Leslie R. Groves ...

Narrado por Scott R. Pollak ...

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16 hora 27 minutos

General Leslie Groves and J. Robert Oppenheimer were the two men chiefly responsible for the building of the first atomic bomb at Los Alamos, code name "The Manhattan Project." As the ranking military officer in charge of marshalling men and material for what was to be the most ambitious, expensive engineering feat in history, it was General Groves who hired Oppenheimer (with knowledge of his left ... Leer más

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General Leslie Groves and J. Robert Oppenheimer were the two men chiefly responsible for the building of the first atomic bomb at Los Alamos, code name "The Manhattan Project." As the ranking military officer in charge of marshalling men and material for what was to be the most ambitious, expensive engineering feat in history, it was General Groves who hired Oppenheimer (with knowledge of his left
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Танковые войска вермахта. Структура, организация, тактика

de Виталий Илинич ...

Narrado por Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Военное дело
Completo

10 hora 47 minutos

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". ... Leer más

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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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Brief History of Duels, A: How Honor Was Settled With Blood

de Jonathan Ellwood ...

Narrado por Jonathan Ellwood ...

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1 horas 47 minutos

Discover why humans risked death for reputation in this gripping history of trial by combat and gentlemanly codes. Perfect for your morning commute or an intense weekend listening session, this captivating narrative explores violence as a calculated social tool. When courts and kings failed, injured pride demanded a brutal, highly formalized justice.Trace the fascinating evolution of public ... Leer más

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Discover why humans risked death for reputation in this gripping history of trial by combat and gentlemanly codes. Perfect for your morning commute or an intense weekend listening session, this captivating narrative explores violence as a calculated social tool. When courts and kings failed, injured pride demanded a brutal, highly formalized justice.Trace the fascinating evolution of public
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Spearhead

An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II

de Adam Makos ...

Narrado por Johnathan McClain ...

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13 hora 33 minutos

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of A Higher Call and Devotion presents the “engrossing” (CNN) true story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich during World War II, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring bond with his enemy.“A band of brothers in an American tank . . . Makos drops the reader back into the Pershing ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of A Higher Call and Devotion presents the “engrossing” (CNN) true story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich during World War II, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring bond with his enemy.“A band of brothers in an American tank . . . Makos drops the reader back into the Pershing
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Brotherhood of the Bomb

The Tangled Lives and Loyalties of Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller

de Gregg Herken ...

Narrado por Perry Daniels ...

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15 hora 17 minutos

Gregg Herken's Brotherhood of the Bomb is the fascinating story of the men who founded the nuclear age, fully told for the first timeThe story of the twentieth century is largely the story of the power of science and technology. Within that story is the incredible tale of the human conflict between Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller—the scientists most responsible for the ... Leer más

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Gregg Herken's Brotherhood of the Bomb is the fascinating story of the men who founded the nuclear age, fully told for the first timeThe story of the twentieth century is largely the story of the power of science and technology. Within that story is the incredible tale of the human conflict between Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, and Edward Teller—the scientists most responsible for the
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The Shadow World

Inside the Global Arms Trade

de Andrew Feinstein ...

Narrado por Gildart Jackson ...

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25 hora 2 minutos

Pulling back the curtain on the secretive world of the global arms trade, Andrew Feinsteinreveals the corruption and the cover-ups behind a range of weapons deals, from the largest in history—between the British and Saudi governments—to the guns-for-diamonds deals in Africa and the imminent $60 billion U.S. weapons contract with Saudi Arabia. He exposes in forensic detail both the formal ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

Pulling back the curtain on the secretive world of the global arms trade, Andrew Feinsteinreveals the corruption and the cover-ups behind a range of weapons deals, from the largest in history—between the British and Saudi governments—to the guns-for-diamonds deals in Africa and the imminent $60 billion U.S. weapons contract with Saudi Arabia. He exposes in forensic detail both the formal
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Fire and Fury

The Allied Bombing of Germany, 1942-1945

de Randall Hansen ...

Narrado por Julian Elfer ...

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11 hora 2 minutos

During the Second World War, Allied air forces dropped nearly two million tons of bombs on Germany, destroying some 60 cities, killing more than half a million German citizens, and leaving 80,000 pilots dead. But the terrible truth is that much of the bombing was carried out against the expressed demands of the Allied military leadership, leading to the needless deaths of hundreds of thousands of ... Leer más

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During the Second World War, Allied air forces dropped nearly two million tons of bombs on Germany, destroying some 60 cities, killing more than half a million German citizens, and leaving 80,000 pilots dead. But the terrible truth is that much of the bombing was carried out against the expressed demands of the Allied military leadership, leading to the needless deaths of hundreds of thousands of
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Totuudella ei voi taistella valheita vastaan

de Peter Pomerantsev, Justine Florio ...

Narrado por Jussi Puhakka ...

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10 hora 8 minutos

Kaikki haluavat voittaa propagandasodan mutta onko se edes mahdollista?Poikkeuksellinen historiateos auttaa ymmärtämään myös nykypäivän informaatiosotaa.Kekseliäs elämäkerta toisen maailmansodan mystisestä propagandisti Sefton Delmeristä pohtii vaikeita kysymyksiä informaatiosodan ja propagandan luonteesta niin toisen maailmansodan aikana kuin nyt.Kesällä 1941 Iso-Britannia kamppaili Saksan ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Kaikki haluavat voittaa propagandasodan mutta onko se edes mahdollista?Poikkeuksellinen historiateos auttaa ymmärtämään myös nykypäivän informaatiosotaa.Kekseliäs elämäkerta toisen maailmansodan mystisestä propagandisti Sefton Delmeristä pohtii vaikeita kysymyksiä informaatiosodan ja propagandan luonteesta niin toisen maailmansodan aikana kuin nyt.Kesällä 1941 Iso-Britannia kamppaili Saksan
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Anatomía de una mentira

Quiénes y por qué justifican la represión de los setenta

de Hernán Confino, Rodrigo González Tizón ...

Narrado por Synthetic Voice ...

Series series Tezontle
Abreviado

6 hora 12 minutos

Anatomía de una mentira recorre las voces y los grupos que, en los últimos años, han planteado fuertes polémicas sobre lo sucedido en la Argentina de los años setenta. Estas ideas no son nuevas, existen desde la misma dictadura; sin embargo, en pleno siglo XXI han logrado poner en jaque los consensos construidos durante cuarenta años de democracia sobre la gravedad de las violaciones a los ... Leer más

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Anatomía de una mentira recorre las voces y los grupos que, en los últimos años, han planteado fuertes polémicas sobre lo sucedido en la Argentina de los años setenta. Estas ideas no son nuevas, existen desde la misma dictadura; sin embargo, en pleno siglo XXI han logrado poner en jaque los consensos construidos durante cuarenta años de democracia sobre la gravedad de las violaciones a los
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Atomic Bill

A Journalist's Dangerous Ambition in the Shadow of the Bomb

de Vincent Kiernan ...

Narrado por Jim Frangione ...

Completo

9 hora 55 minutos

William L. Laurence was fascinated with atomic science and its militarization. When the Manhattan Project drew near to perfecting the atomic bomb, he was recruited to write much of the government's press materials that were distributed on the day that Hiroshima was obliterated. That instantly crowned Laurence as one of the leading journalistic experts on the atomic bomb. As the Cold War dawned, ... Leer más

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William L. Laurence was fascinated with atomic science and its militarization. When the Manhattan Project drew near to perfecting the atomic bomb, he was recruited to write much of the government's press materials that were distributed on the day that Hiroshima was obliterated. That instantly crowned Laurence as one of the leading journalistic experts on the atomic bomb. As the Cold War dawned,
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Hitler's Secret Weapons of Mass Destruction

The Nazi Plan for Final Victory

de Michael FitzGerald ...

Narrado por Mark Meadows ...

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7 hora 22 minutos

Under the Nazis, conventional science and a range of fringes sciences were legitimate areas for research and development. Unorthodox ideas and projects that were too outrageous for other governments received funding. During the last six months of the war, it seemed obvious the Germans had been crushingly defeated, but in spite of the military situation, Hitler continued to believe that victory ... Leer más

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Under the Nazis, conventional science and a range of fringes sciences were legitimate areas for research and development. Unorthodox ideas and projects that were too outrageous for other governments received funding. During the last six months of the war, it seemed obvious the Germans had been crushingly defeated, but in spite of the military situation, Hitler continued to believe that victory
... Leer más
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Machinery of War: A Comprehensive Study of the Post-9/11 Global Arms Trade

de Josh Luberisse ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Michelle G ...

Completo

2 hora 46 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con 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
... Leer más
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The Use of Medieval Weaponry

de Eric Lowe ...

Narrado por Shaun Grindell ...

Completo

9 hora

This is a book about how medieval weapons were used, according to medieval people who used them. It discusses the use of eight weapons or weapon combinations from the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, selected with an eye toward their iconic status in popular culture, as well as five different combative contexts. The aim of this book is to familiarize the listener with the use of medieval ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

This is a book about how medieval weapons were used, according to medieval people who used them. It discusses the use of eight weapons or weapon combinations from the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, selected with an eye toward their iconic status in popular culture, as well as five different combative contexts. The aim of this book is to familiarize the listener with the use of medieval
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How Carriers Fought

Carrier Operations in WWII

de Lars Celander ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

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11 hora 23 minutos

In November 1921 the first purpose-built aircraft carrier was launched by the Japanese, followed a year later by the launch of the British Hermes. The conversion of battle cruisers into aircraft carriers after World War I required the consideration of issues including handling aircraft on the flight deck and the techniques of attacking enemy ships, and the evolution of carrier operations was ... Leer más

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In November 1921 the first purpose-built aircraft carrier was launched by the Japanese, followed a year later by the launch of the British Hermes. The conversion of battle cruisers into aircraft carriers after World War I required the consideration of issues including handling aircraft on the flight deck and the techniques of attacking enemy ships, and the evolution of carrier operations was
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Down to the Sea

An Epic Story of Naval Disaster and Heroism in World War II

de Bruce Henderson ...

Narrado por Jon Waters ...

Completo

10 hora 52 minutos

This epic story opens at the hour the Greatest Generation went to war on December 7, 1941, and follows four US Navy ships and their crews in the Pacific until their day of reckoning three years later with a far different enemy: a deadly typhoon. In December 1944, while supporting General MacArthur's invasion of the Philippines, Admiral William "Bull" Halsey neglected the Law of Storms, placing the ... Leer más

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This epic story opens at the hour the Greatest Generation went to war on December 7, 1941, and follows four US Navy ships and their crews in the Pacific until their day of reckoning three years later with a far different enemy: a deadly typhoon. In December 1944, while supporting General MacArthur's invasion of the Philippines, Admiral William "Bull" Halsey neglected the Law of Storms, placing the
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Weapons: The Long, Deadly History of How Humanity Armed Itself

de Patrick Duval ...

Narrado por Patrick Duval ...

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1 horas 52 minutos

Plunge into a gripping military history that traces our relentless arms race from sharpened stones to autonomous drones. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative reveals how technological leaps in warfare continually reshape global power dynamics.Whether you are settling in for deep-focus learning or seeking a sobering historical reflection, this evocative journey exposes ... Leer más

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Plunge into a gripping military history that traces our relentless arms race from sharpened stones to autonomous drones. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative reveals how technological leaps in warfare continually reshape global power dynamics.Whether you are settling in for deep-focus learning or seeking a sobering historical reflection, this evocative journey exposes
... Leer más
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Brief History of the Shield, A: The Eternal Defense of the Warrior

de Adrian Colville ...

Narrado por Adrian Colville ...

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1 horas 48 minutos

Dive into the gripping military history of humanity’s oldest tactical defense and the warriors who held the line. Perfect for a long drive or daily commute, this immersive journey travels from prehistoric skirmishes to modern riot lines. Experience the vivid clash of ancient battles and the stunning evolution of human survival.Beyond mere wood and steel, this contemplative deep-dive reveals how a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Dive into the gripping military history of humanity’s oldest tactical defense and the warriors who held the line. Perfect for a long drive or daily commute, this immersive journey travels from prehistoric skirmishes to modern riot lines. Experience the vivid clash of ancient battles and the stunning evolution of human survival.Beyond mere wood and steel, this contemplative deep-dive reveals how a
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American Knights

The Untold Story of the Men of the Legendary 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion

de Victor Failmezger ...

Narrado por James R. Cheatham ...

Completo

13 hora 55 minutos

As the war began to swing in the favor of the Allies, it became clear that no final defeat of the Third Reich would be possible until the armored monsters of the Panzerwaffe were defeated. But who would, or even could, take on the mighty Tigers and Panthers, just a handful of which could stop entire formations in their tracks? The answer lay with the formation of a new type of unit, the Tank ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

As the war began to swing in the favor of the Allies, it became clear that no final defeat of the Third Reich would be possible until the armored monsters of the Panzerwaffe were defeated. But who would, or even could, take on the mighty Tigers and Panthers, just a handful of which could stop entire formations in their tracks? The answer lay with the formation of a new type of unit, the Tank
... Leer más
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Secret Weapons of World War II

The Undercover Innovations in Military Armaments, 1939-45

de Chris McNab ...

Narrado por Matt Bates ...

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8 hora 22 minutos

The dropping of two atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their shocking aftermath finally ended World War II in the eastern theatre. But they weren't the only experimental weaponry at the time.In this fascinating account, Chris McNab examines the development of a range of hitherto unknown and at times shockingly effective weapons that were developed and unleashed on an ... Leer más

$24.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The dropping of two atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their shocking aftermath finally ended World War II in the eastern theatre. But they weren't the only experimental weaponry at the time.In this fascinating account, Chris McNab examines the development of a range of hitherto unknown and at times shockingly effective weapons that were developed and unleashed on an
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Spillet om et gidsel

de Frederick Forsyth ...

Narrado por Niels Vigild ...

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19 hora 44 minutos

Enhver krig kræver våben og soldater, og en moderne krig kræver også olie. Det samme gjaldt den kolde krig. Det vidste både Sovjetunionen og Vesten, så da marskal Koslov modtager en rapport, der beretter, at verdens oliereserver vil slippe op i løbet af 20-30 år, og at Sovjetunionens vil slippe op som de første, forstår han, at det kan være tid til at nedruste og slutte fred med arvefjenden ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Enhver krig kræver våben og soldater, og en moderne krig kræver også olie. Det samme gjaldt den kolde krig. Det vidste både Sovjetunionen og Vesten, så da marskal Koslov modtager en rapport, der beretter, at verdens oliereserver vil slippe op i løbet af 20-30 år, og at Sovjetunionens vil slippe op som de første, forstår han, at det kan være tid til at nedruste og slutte fred med arvefjenden
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Hellfire Boys

The Birth of the U.S. Chemical Warfare Service and the Race for the World¿s Deadliest Weapons

de Theo Emery ...

Narrado por Allan Robertson ...

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15 hora 59 minutos

This explosive look into the dawn of chemical warfare during World War I is "a terrifying piece of history that almost no one knows" (Hampton Sides).In 1915, when German forces executed the first successful gas attack of World War I, the world watched in horror as the boundaries of warfare were forever changed. Cries of barbarianism rang throughout Europe, yet Allied nations immediately jumped ... Leer más

$38.99 USD

This explosive look into the dawn of chemical warfare during World War I is "a terrifying piece of history that almost no one knows" (Hampton Sides).In 1915, when German forces executed the first successful gas attack of World War I, the world watched in horror as the boundaries of warfare were forever changed. Cries of barbarianism rang throughout Europe, yet Allied nations immediately jumped
... Leer más
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Merchants of Death, The: Business Secrets of the World’s Notorious Arms Dealers

de Josh Luberisse ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Martin G ...

Completo

14 hora 43 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This groundbreaking work provides an unprecedented, in-depth examination of the global arms trade as a sophisticated business enterprise, uncovering the logistical, financial, and strategic mechanisms that underpin one of the world's most resilient industries. Moving beyond traditional narratives that cast arms dealing in purely moral or political ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This groundbreaking work provides an unprecedented, in-depth examination of the global arms trade as a sophisticated business enterprise, uncovering the logistical, financial, and strategic mechanisms that underpin one of the world's most resilient industries. Moving beyond traditional narratives that cast arms dealing in purely moral or political
... Leer más

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