History Audiobooks

The art of well-told history is bringing past eras to life in a way that informs, thrills, and brings it to life. History audiobooks do that in even more intimate and affecting ways by drawing us in with narration, details, and first-hand accounts. If you’re looking for the best history audiobooks, look no further than right here.

The art of well-told history is bringing past eras to life in a way that informs, thrills, and brings it to life. History audiobooks do that in even more intimate and affecting ways by drawing us in with narration, details, and first-hand accounts. If you’re looking for the best history audiobooks, look no further than right here.

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Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II
Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II
Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II
Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II
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Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II

byLena S. Andrews

"An ingenious look at WWII.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) A groundbreaking new history of the role of American servicewomen in WWII, illuminating their forgotten yet essential contributions to the Allies’ victory. Valiant Women is the story of the 350,000 American women who served in uniform during World War II. These incredible women served in every service branch, in every combat theater, and in nearly two-thirds of the available military occupations at the time. They were pilots, codebreakers, ordnance experts, gunnery instructors, metalsmiths, chemists, translators, parachute riggers, truck drivers, radarmen, pigeon trainers, and much more. They were directly involved in some of the most important moments of the war, from the D-Day landings to the peace negotiations in Paris. These women—who hailed from every race, creed, and walk of life—died for their country and received the nation’s highest honors. Their work, both individually and in total, was at the heart of the Allied strategy that won World War II. Yet, until now, their stories have been relegated to the dusty shelves of military archives or a passing mention in the local paper. Often the women themselves kept their stories private, even from their own families. Now, military analyst Lena Andrews corrects the record with the definitive and comprehensive historical account of American servicewomen during World War II, based on new archival research, firsthand interviews with surviving veterans, and a deep professional understanding of military history and strategy. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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About History

The art of well-told history means bringing past eras to life in a way that informs, thrills, and entertains. History audiobooks tell stories in an even more intimate way by drawing us in with compelling narration, details, and first-hand reports of the past. These books tell the true accounts of historical events, places and people that have influenced our world, from ancient times to the 20th century. To hear historical accounts of events is to be compelled by the voice and expression; you’ll find history re-energized through your headphones. If you are looking for the best history audiobooks, look no further than here for titles such as American Sniper by Chris Kyle and Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton, both of which launched massively popular movies and Broadway productions. While textbooks provide a bird’s eye and often unemotional view of pivotal events in society, history audiobooks scrutinize specific and individual moments in great detail, going beyond the basics of history and making events come alive. From military history audiobooks to ancient Rome to the invention of murder, expand your knowledge of history with these diverse perspectives and dive into the best history audiobooks today.

The art of well-told history means bringing past eras to life in a way that informs, thrills, and entertains. History audiobooks tell stories in an even more intimate way by drawing us in with compelling narration, details, and first-hand reports of the past. These books tell the true accounts of historical events, places and people that have influenced our world, from ancient times to the 20th century. To hear historical accounts of events is to be compelled by the voice and expression; you’ll find history re-energized through your headphones. If you are looking for the best history audiobooks, look no further than here for titles such as American Sniper by Chris Kyle and Ron Chernow’s biography of Alexander Hamilton, both of which launched massively popular movies and Broadway productions. While textbooks provide a bird’s eye and often unemotional view of pivotal events in society, history audiobooks scrutinize specific and individual moments in great detail, going beyond the basics of history and making events come alive. From military history audiobooks to ancient Rome to the invention of murder, expand your knowledge of history with these diverse perspectives and dive into the best history audiobooks today.