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When was the first special forces unit established? What daring feats have taken place throughout history? This unique timeline of the US Army Ranger missions seizes the courage and drama these soldiers experienced. Follow along to learn more!

Military drones have been part of wars for more than 100 years. Today’s military unmanned aerial vehicles are packed with sensors, high-quality cameras, and even weapons. With each UAV flight, military members are kept safe away from war zones. Young listeners will learn how both aerial and underwater military drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they’ve completed.

The US Civil War was a war that changed the face, body, and heart of the United States forever. Secrets of the US Civil War reveals little-known stories of the people, weapons, and battles that have affected the maps on our walls and the allegiances in our hearts.

Can you imagine sneaking into an enemy camp to kidnap a general? Or how about caring for patients while bullets whiz by your head? These were everyday events for people during the Civil War. Experience their triumphs and defeats firsthand as you learn about a Confederate colonel, a battlefield surgeon, a Union marine, and more.

Courage finds its way into the hearts of soldiers in the heat of war. A soldier's bravery is tested on the battlefield, where life-and-death decisions are made in a split second. These true stories detail the amazing events of soldiers who were outnumbered and staring death in the face but survived.

When gladiators fought in combat, there was usually only one winner. The victor may not have realized it, but he owed his success to science. Learn how science helped gladiators find victory in the arena.

The US Air Force is a powerful military force. But there is more to this high-flying military branch than you might imagine. These surprising facts about the US Air Force will amaze you.

George Washington, Paul Revere, and Thomas Jefferson are remembered as heroes of the American Revolution, but they were only a few of many men and women who risked their lives for independence. Learn more about the heroes, both American and European, who were key to the colonists’ success in the American Revolution.

Flying combat missions in wartime is always dangerous. But imagine doing so in a slow, rickety biplane, at night, with no lights or navigational equipment of any kind. Sound impossible? It wasn't for the Soviet Night Witches. This unit of incredibly brave women flew hundreds of missions to attack German forces on the front lines during World War II. Learn all about these brave women and how their skill and courage in battle helped defeat the Nazis to win the war.

There used to be a race to rule America. This book will discuss the causes and results of the French and Indian War. What was the basis that led to the conflict? Can you summarize the results of the war? Having a book dedicated to the subject will help open your child’s eyes to the harmful effects of grave misunderstandings and the deadly results of wars. Enjoy listening.

Did you know that women also played a major role in the World War II? This book will help create a picture of how women in the armed forces helped win the war. There are facts in the minutes of this book that may be new to you, and might take time to fully comprehend. Don’t worry, because there’s no pressure in listening. Start today!

This is a huge history book for fifth graders because of the topics discussed here. What is was the relationship between President Wilson, his Fourteen Points, and World War I? Learning about some of the most depressing facts about war will help strengthen your resolve to do everything possible to prevent it from happening again. Grab a copy today!

Isn’t it amazing, how even the littlest things can cause the biggest change? An example would be the Women’s March on Versailles. They were mothers and homemakers who marched the streets demanding bread for their families. This basic family demand became the symbol of one of the earliest and most significant events of the French Revolution. Listen to this audiobook to learn more about the Women's March on Versailles!

Hearing about battles, bloody or not, will reveal the conditions of the past world. It will reveal the economic conditions of society, as well as the uneven distribution of power. It will also reveal the primary decision makers and their agenda that shaped the world. The Battle of Britain is yet another event where great lessons can be learned.

Can you believe how differences can create a war that lasts for 100 years? In this history audiobook, you’ll be listening to everything you need to know about the Hundred Years War. You’ll be learning why it happened, who the main personalities were, and how it ended.

Did you know that women proved to be as strong as men during the American Revolution? Some personalities really stood up for what they believed in. Women's power is essential in any community, and history will tell you that is a fact. Help your child appreciate women in history. Encourage them to listen to this audiobook today!

Did you know that apart from lessons on ethics and morals, World War I also gave valuable contributions to the progress of military science? Start this audiobook to learn how WWI changed modern warfare. Take a look at how necessity proves to be the mother of all inventions, even if it means creating devices that took lives to ensure liberty. Grab a copy today!

Different countries carry revolutions differently. You probably know how Americans carried theirs, but do you know how the Russian Revolution went? If not, then this is the audiobook to listen to. It discusses important facts that will help create an overall picture of the key players and events that brought about change in the Russian leadership and society. Start listening today!

Know the facts about the Spanish American War of 1898. Listen to this audiobook to learn about what caused the war, who the main personalities were, how it ended, and what were the treaties that contributed to it. Listening to historical truths does not have to be too overwhelming. Take it one step at a time. Start with this audiobook today!

Learn about the French Revolution with one historical fact at a time. When learning history, it’s important to first establish who the main characters were and how they influenced the events that shaped the past. By breaking facts down into pieces, it’ll become easier to digest its totality. So learn history the best way possible. Listen to this audiobook today!