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Chronicles the political, economic, and social conditions in 1930s France as the country struggled to recover from one war and prepare for the next.

Biography of Simon Wiesenthal, discussing his life and commitment to the cause of justice for Jewish people and to the pursuit of Nazi war criminals.

Relates the experiences of six people involved in the atomic bombing of Japan.

Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor details his leadership over the Cougar Squadron during Operation Desert Storm and the tank battle that took place in the open desert; and describes how, despite their efforts, failed generalship enabled Saddam Hussein's regime to survive, which lead to Operation Iraqi Freedom.