Best U S Army Podcasts (2024)

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224 - The Theory and Practice of Command in the British and German Armies 1:04:52

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In this podcast episode, we will discuss the different approaches to command and control of the British Army and the German Army. From a management point of view, both organisations developed different doctrines to deal with the 'fog of war' or 'friction', which affected how commanders responded as a battle unfolded. We'll do this by delving into t…

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Myanmar refugees in Thailand return home as fighting subsides; Regime airstrike kills one in Karen State; ASEAN appeals for calm; Free Burma Rangers provide assistance to military conscription evaders 5:11

10h ago5:11

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for April 26, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Myanmar refugees in Thailand return home as fighting in Karen State subsides; Regime airstrike kills one in Myawaddy; ASEAN expresses concern about escalating violence; Free Burma Rangers provide assistance to those evading military conscription. Subscribe to our Daily B…

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223 - Landing Craft Infantry 52:35

4d ago52:35

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In this podcast episode, I'm looking at the work of LCI's, Landing Craft Infantry. These are not the smaller Higgins Boats we see storming the Normandy beaches in Saving Private Ryan but large beaching craft intended to transport and deliver fighting troops, typically a company of infantry or marines, to a hostile shore once a beachhead was secured…

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Aung San Suu Kyi and Win Myint moved to house arrest; Thai academic says Myanmar military’s days are numbered; New Zealand unable to block regime invitation; Maung Zarni nominated for 2024 Nobel Prize 5:33

7d ago5:33

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for April 19, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Aung San Suu Kyi and Win Myint reportedly moved to house arrest in Naypyidaw; Thai academic says Myanmar military’s days are numbered; New Zealand unable to block invitation to regime representative; Activists say Chevron withdrawal isn’t enough and more sanctions are ne…

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222 - The D-Day Scientists Who Changed Special Operations 47:52

11d ago47:52

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Operation Jubilee, the Dieppe Raid on the coast of France, was a disaster in 1942. However, it did highlight the need for more reconnaissance before any other amphibious operations were mounted. In London, a small group of eccentric researchers, experimenting on themselves from inside pressure tanks in the middle of the London air raids, explored t…

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Thailand prepared to take up to 100,000 refugees from Myanmar; New Zealand protesters demand military regime be disinvited from ASEAN meeting in Wellington; Civil society groups on UN Special Envoy 5:05

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for April 12, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Thailand said its prepared to take up to 100,000 refugees fleeing from Myanmar; New Zealand protesters demand regime in Naypyidaw be disinvited from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in Wellington; Civil society groups on selection of UN Special Envo…

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Newsroom: Sean Turnell on being 'An Unlikely Prisoner' in Myanmar 18:42

19d ago18:42

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DVB Bureau Chief Mon Mon Myat speaks to Sean Turnell, the economic advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy (NLD) government before it was ousted in a 2021 military coup. Turnell talks about his new book An Unlikely Prisoner: How an eternal optimist found hope in Myanmar's most notorious jail. Listen to Newsroom on Spotify,…

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Regime confirms drone strike on Naypyidaw; Backlash over New Zealand-ASEAN meeting; Many wanting to evade military conscription reach out to civil society group; Conscription to hurt Myanmar’s economy 5:28

22d ago5:28

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for April 5, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Regime confirms resistance drone strike on military-controlled capital Naypyidaw; Backlash over New Zealand-ASEAN meeting; Many still hope to evade military conscription; Civil society assisting those wanting to escape; Military conscription may hurt Myanmar’s economy. Su…

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221 - Training the Indian Army 40:11

25d ago40:11

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The Indian Army was the largest volunteer army during the Second World War. Indian Army divisions fought in the Middle East, North Africa and Italy - and went to make up the overwhelming majority of the troops in South East Asia. Over two million personnel served in the Indian Army. In this episode, I am joined by Dr Alan Jefferys to discuss how th…

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Regime touts new electoral system; Rohingya form committee for consultative council; Nearly 100 Rohingya military conscripts killed; Aid reaches KNU territory; Asylum for those evading conscription 5:15

29d ago5:15

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for March 29, 2024. In this week's headlines: Regime touts new electoral system; Rohingya form committee to establish consultative council; Nearly 100 Rohingya military conscripts killed; Aid reaches Karen National Union territory in Myanmar; Calls for Thailand to provide asylum for those evading conscription. Subsc…

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220 - The Archer: Reversing to Victory 43:37

1M ago43:37

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From late 1944, an ungainly piece of equipment was introduced into service in the British and Canadian armies. Referred to at the time as the ‘Valentine 17-pounder SP’, and later as the ‘Archer’, it was a tracked vehicle with an open compartment at the front and a large gun facing to the rear. Joining me to tell the story of the Archer's developmen…

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Airstrike kills six in Mrauk-U; Regime accused of forcing Rohingya to protest against Arakan Army; A campaign to ban jet fuel to military; Myanmar’s permanent representative at the UN makes an appeal 4:32

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for March 22, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Airstrike kills six in Mrauk-U; Regime accused of forcing Rohingya to protest against Arakan Army; A campaign to ban jet fuel shipments to the military; And Myanmar’s permanent representative at the UN makes an appeal to the international community. Subscribe to our Dail…

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UK protesters call for sanctions on Myanmar; Religious groups free civilians in Kachin State; Military accused of forcefully conscripting Rohingya; Seven killed in Arakan State after military training 5:20

1M ago5:20

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for March 15, 2024. In this week’s headlines: UK protesters call for targeted sanctions against Myanmar; Religious groups free 2,000 civilians in Kachin State; Military accused of forcefully conscripting Rohingya; And seven Rohingya were killed in Arakan State following military training. Subscribe to our Daily Brie…

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219 - D-Day Tourism 1:09:42

1M ago1:09:42

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While at We Have Ways Fest, I caught Paul Woodadge, the host of WW2TV, giving an excellent talk on D-Day tourism. I thought I would ask him on the show to discuss tourism, how it has changed and what to see. Base in France, Paul has been a battlefield tour guide for over 20 years. More recently, he launched WW2TV and became a Second World War YouTu…

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Resistance forces launch offensive in Kachin State; Myanmar People’s Summit held in Australia; Thailand hosts seminar on impact of 2021 military coup; International Women’s Day marks a year of Manels 5:13

2M ago5:13

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for March 8, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Resistance forces launch new offensive in Kachin State; ‘Myanmar People’s Summit’ held in Australia; Thailand hosts seminar on impact of Myanmar’s 2021 military coup; And International Women’s Day marks one year of ‘Manels‘ exhibition. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing ⁠new…

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56: "Never Quit!" Navy SEAL Sniper John Collins 2:05:20

2M ago2:05:20

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"Never Quit! On this inspiring episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by Navy SEAL Sniper and K9 handler John Collins. John is the definition of the phrase "Never Quit." He went through 6 different BUD/S classes and nearly 3 Hell Weeks before finally graduating BUD/S and becoming a Navy SEAL. Throughout the ep…

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Newsroom: Kim Aris on Aung San Suu Kyi and humanitarian aid to Myanmar 10:00

2M ago10:00

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DVB Bureau Chief Mon Mon Myat sits down with Aung San Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, to discuss his mother's situation in prison, where she's been held since the Feb. 1, 2021 military coup. He also talks about humanitarian aid to those in need in Myanmar. Listen on Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or YouTube. DVB English News is available w…

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Calls for UN to protect Rohingya in Arakan; Free Burma Rangers visit site of airstrike in Karenni; India’s Mizoram condemns end of Free Movement Regime; Aung San Suu Kyi’s son sends aid into Myanmar 4:19

2M ago4:19

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for March 1, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Calls for the UN to step in to protect Rohingya in Arakan State; Free Burma Rangers visit site of airstrike in Karenni State; India’s Mizoram State condemns end of Free Movement Regime; And Aung San Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris sends humanitarian aid into Myanmar. Subscribe to …

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218 - Target Hong Kong 44:30

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In January 1945, Admiral Halsey, with the third Fleet, conducted a raid into the South China Sea. This was designated Operation Gratitude. The raid was to support the landings on Luzon, in the Philippines, with the aim of destroying the Japanese navy, supply convoys and any air assets in the area. As part of this operation, Hong Kong would be attac…

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217 - How the Luftwaffe Lost the skies over Germany 54:19

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Starting with small raids at the start of the war, the aerial offensive grew into a massive operation. Huge air armadas would eventually pulverise Germany, with the Mighty Eigth Airforce flying by day and the Lancasters of Bomber Command by night. This 24-hour campaign seriously damaged Germany’s ability to make war and killed hundreds of thousands…

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UN expert says conscription law displays military desperation; NUG engaging with China; NMSP attempting to reunite with splinter group; Activist says regime must be forced into ‘dustbin’ 4:36

2M ago4:36

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Feb. 23, 2024. In this week’s headlines: UN expert says conscription law displays military desperation; National Unity Government engaging with China; New Mon State Party attempting to reunite with its splinter faction; And pro-democracy activist says regime must be forced into ‘dustbin’ of history. Subscribe to…

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55: LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee 1:11:28

2M ago1:11:28

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This exciting and educational episode features LIVE Q&A with Medal of Honor recipient MSG Earl Plumlee from SOCOM Athlete students and listeners from across the United States. The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of va…

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Kawlin in Sagaing Region falls to regime troops; Military conscription to begin in mid-April; Thailand’s plan for aid corridor ‘flawed’ says analyst; Kim Aris receives letter from Aung San Suu Kyi 4:37

2M ago4:37

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Feb. 16, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Kawlin in Sagaing Region falls to regime troops; Military conscription to begin in mid-April; Thailand’s plan for aid corridor ‘flawed’ says analyst; And Kim Aris receives letter from Aung San Suu Kyi. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing newsletter. Listen to the Weekly Brief…

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216 - The Latvian Legion 43:46

2M ago43:46

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'In Arctic blizzards between January and March 1945, the Latvian 15th SS Division - a core of Russian Front veterans but most raw teenage conscripts from Nazi-occupied Latvia - tried to stop the Red Army sweeping across Pomerania, now Poland. One in three died: the majority never returned home.' In this episode, I'm joined by Vincent Hunt, and we d…

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UNICEF condemns attacks on Karenni schools; UN Security Council members call for end to airstrikes; Independent experts call UNSC ‘toothless’; And Thailand wants cross border aid to lead to dialogue 4:55

3M ago4:55

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Feb. 9, 2024. In this week’s headlines: UNICEF condemns attacks on Karenni schools; UN Security Council members call for end to airstrikes; Independent experts call UNSC ‘toothless’; And Thailand wants cross border aid to lead to dialogue. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on…

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54: Medal of Honor Earl Plumlee 1:59:26

3M ago1:59:26

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The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration, and is awarded to recognize warriors who have distinguished themselves by heroic acts of valor. On this episode of the "Send Me" podcast by SOCOM Athlete, host Jason Sweet is joined by MSG Earl Plumlee, who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021. A Green Beret of 1st…

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Myanmar state of emergency extended; Crisis Group says military power uncertain on 3rd coup anniversary; David Mathieson on gains made by resistance; Activist in Germany calls on EU to shift approach 4:34

3M ago4:34

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Feb. 2, 2024. In this week’s headlines: State of emergency extended for another six months; Crisis Group says military’s power uncertain on third anniversary of coup; David Mathieson on the gains made by the resistance; And activists in Germany call on the EU to shift its approach to Myanmar. Subscribe to our Da…

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215 - The Power of Japanese Propaganda 41:22

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This episode will look at Japanese propaganda during the imperial era. With the rise of mass production of newspapers and magazines amidst the Russo-Japanese War, the Japanese population became instilled in nationalism and militarism. Despite the era of demilitarisation and democratisation after the First World War, the Japanese Empire, once again,…

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Newsroom: David Mathieson on three years since the Myanmar military coup 14:31

3M ago14:31

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DVB Bureau Chief Mon Mon Myat sits down with independent analyst on Myanmar's conflict, David Mathieson, to discuss the progress of the resistance to the military over the last three years since the 2021 coup. Listen on Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you get your ⁠podcasts⁠. --- Sen…

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Military repatriates soldiers after plane crash in India; Tayzar San says resistance can't be defeated; Martin Smith highlights scale of Myanmar crisis; Fortify Rights pursues ICC case in Timor-Leste 4:23

3M ago4:23

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Jan. 26, 2024. In this week’s headlines: Military repatriates soldiers after plane crash in India; Tayzar San says resistance forces cannot be defeated; Martin Smith highlights the scale of Myanmar’s crisis as unprecedented; Fortify Rights pursues case at the International Criminal Court with the help of Timor-L…

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Brotherhood Alliance claims military broke China-backed ceasefire; NUG called airstrike on Sagaing village indiscriminate attack on civilians; US sanctions impact Myanmar but no progress on BURMA Act 4:34

3M ago4:34

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Jan. 19, 2024. In this week's headlines: The Brotherhood Alliance claims the military broke China-backed ceasefire; The National Unity Government called airstrike on Sagaing village indiscriminate attack on civilians; U.S. sanctions impact Naypyidaw but no progress on the BURMA Act. Subscribe to our Daily Briefi…

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214 - Stan Hollis VC and the Green Howards on D-Day 49:42

4M ago49:42

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The Green Howards landed in the first wave on D-Day. With them was Company Sergeant Major Stan Hollis, who had seen action in France in 1940, being evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk. He fought in North Africa and took part in the invasion of Sicily. It is fair to say Hollis was a seasoned soldier. He is also the only recipient of the Victoria C…

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Nearly 50 civilians killed in first week of January; Laos' Special Envoy to Myanmar meets Min Aung Hlaing; Power supply remains 30 % below pre-coup levels; Economic activity 10 % lower than in 2019 4:38

4M ago4:38

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Jan. 12, 2024. In this week's headlines: Nearly 50 civilians killed in first week of January; Lao Special Envoy meets Min Aung Hlaing; Power supply remains 30 percent below pre-coup levels; Economic activity 10 percent lower than in 2019. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on …

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Independence Day amnesty in Myanmar; Laos assumes ASEAN chairmanship; Number of Internally Displaced People surpasses 2.6 million; Landmine casualties reported in every state and region 5:00

4M ago5:00

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Jan. 5, 2024. In this week's headlines: Independence Day amnesty in Myanmar; Laos assumes ASEAN chairmanship; Number of Internally Displaced People surpasses 2.6 million; Landmine casualties reported in every state and region. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news.briefing@dvb.no. Listen on Spotify, You…

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01 Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki 23:46

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan District

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213 - The British Empire and Commonwealth’s War Against Imperial Japan 56:37

4M ago56:37

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The war in Asia and the Pacific against Japan is often seen as an American affair. While the US did play a dominant role, the British and Commonwealth forces also made major contributions – on land, at sea and in the air – eventually involving over a million men and vast armadas of ships and aircraft. Joining me to discuss Britain and the Commonwea…

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02 Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki 26:34

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan District

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03 Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki 32:32

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan District

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04 Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki 22:18

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan District

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05 Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki 27:26

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan District

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06 Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki 30:18

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan District

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07 Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki 26:18

4M ago26:18

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan District

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08 Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki 24:52

4M ago24:52

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy US Army Corps of Engineers, Manhattan District

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212 - Invisible Generals 50:55

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When President McKinley turned down Benjamin Oliver Davis for a place at West Point due to the colour of his skin, Davis joined the army as a private. Davis soon worked his way through the ranks to receive his second lieutenant commission in 1901. It would be over 30 years before another black officer would receive his commission, and that would be…

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Newsroom: Threats to journalists and media in post-coup Myanmar 12:09

4M ago12:09

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Nyein, a journalist, joins DVB Bureau Chief Mon Mon Myat in the newsroom to discuss threats to journalists and the media in post-coup Myanmar. Listen on Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you get your podcasts. Newsroom will be back again in the new year. Stay tuned. --- Send in a voice…

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Brotherhood Alliance reaffirms commitment to end military dictatorship during China-brokered talks; Over 200,000 Arakan State residents need assistance; Another 400 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia 4:43

4M ago4:43

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Dec. 15, 2023. The Brotherhood Alliance reaffirms its commitment to end dictatorship during China-brokered talks with military; More than 200,000 Arakan State residents are in need of immediate assistance; Another 400 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia. The Weekly Briefing will be back on Jan. 5, 2024. Subscrib…

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211 - HG-76: Taking the Fight to Hitler's U-boats 55:04

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The convoy HG-76 sailed from Gibraltar to Britain in December 1941. The Royal Navy commander in charge was 'Johnnie' Walker, an anti-submarine expert who had developed new, aggressive U-boat hunting tactics. Accompanying the escorts was HMS Audacity, the Royal Navy's first escort carrier - a new type of warship purpose-built to defend convoys from …

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Newsroom: The Social Life of Teak in Myanmar [VIDEO] 17:51

5M ago17:51

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The Social Life of Teak authors Tim Webster and Virginia Henderson join DVB Bureau Chief Mon Mon Myat in-studio to discuss their new book. Read more about it on DVB English News. Watch Newsroom on Spotify or YouTube. Listen to it on Audible, Apple or Google Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you listen to podc…

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More than 500,000 Internally Displaced Persons since October; Over 140 civilians killed in Shan and Arakan states; MNDAA is accused of forced recruitment; Central Bank rescinds its fixed forex rate 5:11

5M ago5:11

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DVB English News Weekly Briefing for Dec. 8, 2023. In this week's headlines: More than 500,000 Internally Displaced Persons since late October; Over 140 civilians killed in Shan and Arakan states; The MNDAA is accused of forced recruitment; And the Central Bank of Myanmar rescinds its fixed forex rate. Subscribe to our Daily Briefing by email: news…

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Vox Pop: Naw Sai on freedom of expression in Myanmar 11:02

5M ago11:02

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Naw Sai from Athan Myanmar (Freedom of Expression Activist Organization) joins Vox Pop in-studio to discuss how freedom of expression no longer exists in post-coup Myanmar. Listen on Spotify, Audible, Apple Podcasts, Amazon or YouTube Music. DVB English News is available wherever you get your ⁠podcasts⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast…

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