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Last time we spoke about the Japanese offensive at Changsha. In late September 1941, fighting in China had become a brutal struggle of endurance. Japanese forces kept pushing forward, but China—though battered by heavy losses—refused to yield. Help from abroad was slowly beginning to matter. American aid reached China through groups like the Red Cross, and volunteers later associated with the Flying Tigers offered crucial support to Chinese operations. Against this backdrop, Changsha in Hunan became the center of a dangerous autumn campaign. Chiang Kai-shek and the Nationalist leadership treated the city as strategically vital, knowing that its fate could influence the wider course of the war. In the end, the resistance at Changsha showed China's key advantage: resilience. The city's defense helped slow the Japanese advance, break up momentum, and create uncertainty as the campaign continued.   #212 The Autumn Battle of Changsha, 1941 Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. In late September 1941, the war in China had already entered its fifth year. By then the conflict had lost whatever remained of novelty and had settled into something harsher and more exhausting: a long war of attrition fought across enormous distances, under conditions of chronic shortage, strategic uncertainty, and repeated local catastrophe. Japan still possessed formidable military strength. Its armies could strike hard, move fast, and exploit superior firepower, air support, and communications in individual campaigns. Yet the larger shape of the war had begun to change. China had not collapsed. The Nationalist government still stood. Chinese armies, however battered, still held the field. The line between survival and defeat remained dangerously thin, but it had not broken. This was the situation in which the autumn campaign in Hunan and Hubei unfolded.   The struggle around Changsha did not occur in isolation. It belonged to a wider military and political moment. In Europe, the war had already expanded into a continent-wide convulsion. Germany and the Soviet Union were locked in a massive struggle after the German invasion in June. Leningrad was under threat, Kiev had become the scene of disaster, and the approach of the battle for Moscow suggested that still greater bloodshed lay ahead. Stalin had pressed Churchill to open a second front in Europe and had been refused. The global balance of war was shifting, but not yet in any way that guaranteed relief to China.   In Asia, Japan continued to press forward. The pressure on China remained immense. Yet by mid-1941 China's position, though still precarious, no longer looked quite as desperate as it had in earlier years. International sympathy had grown. Material aid, however limited, was beginning to take more concrete form. In July, the American Red Cross sent China medical supplies worth millions of dollars. In August, more than a hundred retired American pilots and mechanics came together to aid China against Japan. The air unit they formed, later celebrated as the Flying Tigers, meant more than aircraft and personnel alone. It signaled that China's war was no longer quite so isolated. That change in atmosphere did not produce calm in Chongqing. It sharpened urgency.   For Chiang Kai-shek, the possibility that the international situation might slowly improve for China carried with it a hard implication: China had to endure long enough to benefit from it. That meant surviving not in abstract terms, but in particular places, against particular offensives, at moments when a local defeat might have consequences far beyond the immediate battlefield. In the autumn of 1941, one of those places was Changsha. Changsha had long occupied an outsized place in the military geography of the war. It stood as the capital of Hunan, a hinge between regions, and a vital position in the defense of central China. Its security affected the Xiang River basin, communications across the province, and the broader defensive posture shielding approaches toward the wartime capital. To lose it, even temporarily, would be more than a symbolic blow. It would threaten the larger balance of the front in south-central China and test whether Japanese offensives could still force dramatic strategic results.   At the same time, the battle for Changsha was not a simple contest between one Chinese army and one Japanese army facing each other across a fixed line. It was part of a larger operational struggle linking the Ninth War Zone with supporting actions from the Third, Fifth, and Sixth War Zones. It involved frontal resistance, hurried reinforcement, mobile defense, rear harassment, and the constant effort to turn Japanese momentum into Japanese overextension. Chinese commanders were trying not merely to survive a blow, but to absorb it, stretch it, and eventually strike back against an enemy whose speed could become a liability once supply lines lengthened and formations dispersed. This was the burden resting on the Military Commission in Chongqing.   There, while reports arrived in fragments and maps were revised hour by hour, Chiang Kai-shek spent long stretches in the operations room watching the situation in Hunan and Hubei develop. He had already ordered the various war zones to support the Ninth War Zone's operations, and now he followed the campaign with intense concentration. His attention moved repeatedly toward reports from the Sixth War Zone and Chen Cheng's counteroffensive toward Yichang, for Yichang was tied not only to local fighting in Hubei but also to the defense of the Yangtze approach and therefore to the security of Chongqing itself. In his mind, Hunan and Hubei had become the focal point of China's war effort in that season.   Meanwhile at the front, the situation was deteriorating fast. Japanese forces pressing into northern Hunan had already imposed severe strain on the Chinese defense. Blocking units had been battered back. Communications were uncertain. Some formations fought stubbornly but could not hold; others dissolved more quickly than hoped. The Japanese advance toward Changsha created exactly the kind of crisis Chinese commanders feared most: one in which the enemy moved with enough force and speed to threaten a major city before a coherent defensive response could be reassembled. Chinese units had to be thrown into action as they arrived, often after exhausting marches, often with incomplete knowledge of the situation, and often under immediate pressure from artillery, aircraft, and aggressive infantry assaults. Yet even at this dangerous stage, the campaign contained an opportunity as well as a threat.   The deeper Japanese units pushed into Hunan, the more exposed their rear became. Supply depots, transport lines, and communications stretched farther behind the spearhead. Chinese formations that had been driven aside were not always destroyed; some remained capable of reappearing to strike roads, depots, and isolated detachments. If Changsha represented the visible center of the struggle, the enemy rear represented its hidden vulnerability. The Chinese aim, therefore, was not simply to defend passively around the city. It was to combine stubborn resistance in front with harassment and disruption behind, so that Japanese advance would become increasingly difficult to sustain. The battle that followed unfolded under these pressures: a threatened city, a strained but unbroken defense, commanders forced to improvise under severe danger, and a wider international war that made every local decision feel heavier than the ground on which it was taken.   This subtle improvement in China's larger situation did not mean safety. China was still battered, under-resourced, and vulnerable. Japanese forces still possessed enormous advantages in mobility, firepower, and air power in many sectors. Large parts of the country remained occupied or threatened. Yet by mid-1941 something in the atmosphere had changed. In July, the American Red Cross sent China medical supplies worth millions of dollars. In August, more than a hundred retired American pilots and mechanics came together to aid China in its struggle against Japan. The air unit they formed would become famous under the name by which China knew them: the Flying Tigers. Their significance exceeded their immediate tactical value. They represented a visible sign that China was not entirely abandoned to isolation.   For Claire Chennault, romantic, aggressive, and optimistic by temperament, the new situation encouraged increasingly bold thoughts. For the first time he included in his planning the idea that Japanese home territory might one day be bombed from bases in China. Such schemes were ambitious and perhaps premature, but their very existence reveals an altered horizon of possibility. A country that imagines striking back is already psychologically in a different position from one concerned only with preventing collapse.     Yichang mattered directly to the fighting in Xiangbei, but it also mattered independently. It was tied to the security of the Yangtze approach and therefore to the defense of Chongqing. It belonged not only to the immediate problem of battlefield maneuver but to the larger question of whether China could do more than absorb Japanese offensives. Could Chinese forces exploit enemy overstretch? Could Japanese advances be turned into liabilities? Could local counterattacks and rear harassment generate effects greater than the raw size of the forces involved? By September 1941, these questions were no longer hypothetical. They were urgent. In Chiang's mind, Hunan and Hubei had become the focal point of China's war effort in that season.   The struggle around Changsha was central to that effort. From Chongqing, Chiang telegraphed Commander Xue Yue of the Ninth War Zone with instructions that made both the danger and the opportunity plain. The message emphasized that the enemy in northern Hunan, though still pressing hard, had already been bravely intercepted by Chinese units and was now exhausted, with lines of advance increasingly difficult to sustain. This, Chiang argued, created an excellent opportunity for Chinese forces to strike at the enemy's rear and seek annihilation rather than mere delay. He urged officers and soldiers alike to remain determined to destroy the enemy. Even if Japanese troops advanced to the vicinity of Changsha itself, Chinese forces were to renew their efforts, maintain their confidence in victory, and prevent the enemy from establishing a foothold.   The telegram also pointed to the broader operational picture. Japanese troops drawn from the sectors of the Fifth and Sixth War Zones had been committed to the invasion of northern Hunan, leaving their rear areas dangerously exposed. The Third, Fifth, and Sixth War Zones had launched supporting offensives on the twenty-third. Therefore, the Ninth War Zone had to strike resolutely and fiercely, preventing the Japanese from coordinating their forces and frustrating any attempt to occupy Changsha. The message was at once exhortation and operational logic. It reflected the core Chinese problem in the campaign: the Japanese thrust was dangerous and had to be blocked, but the very speed and depth of that thrust could also expose the attacker. Yet by the time Chiang sent his instructions, the danger around Changsha was already severe. After the 74th Army had been beaten back, there was no major Chinese force north of the city that could confidently block the Japanese advance in a straightforward, stable line. The Japanese 4th Division, together with the Hayabuchi Detachment, had defeated the 95th Division of the Chinese 37th Army and pushed toward Changsha. The prospect that the city might fall, at least temporarily, was no longer remote.   In response, Xia Chuzhong's 79th Army from the Sixth War Zone was ordered to move toward the city. Its vanguard was Wang Jiaben's 98th Division. That movement was a forced march in the literal sense. It was not a flourish of language but an admission of emergency. Troops were pushed beyond ordinary endurance because there was no time to gather strength under favorable conditions. Changsha could not wait for convenience, rest, or ideal concentration. Either reinforcements arrived in time to fight immediately, or they arrived too late to matter. Wang Jiaben was no stranger to battle. A veteran officer from the Yunnan Army, he had fought the Japanese repeatedly—more than twenty times since the outbreak of the War of Resistance. He belonged to that generation of commanders who had been shaped by the fragmented military politics of Republican China but whose careers were now being rewritten by the national emergency of the anti-Japanese war.   During the First Battle of Changsha, he had already distinguished himself. He led troops in a counterattack along the Tongcheng line in southern Hubei and intercepted retreating Japanese forces at Longmenchang and Changshoujie, killing more than a thousand enemy soldiers. He had experience, reputation, and a sense of what it meant to fight in the Changsha theater. This time he marched from Changde, driving his division forward with all possible speed. By noon on September 26 the 98th Division reached a position about two kilometers northeast of Changsha. There was scarcely time to settle the men. No careful preparation was possible. They had arrived because the city was in danger, and battle began almost at once. At dusk the division engaged the Hayabuchi Detachment.   The fighting continued until late in the night without decisive result. That in itself was costly enough. Troops who have just completed a punishing march are already close to the limits of their endurance. To be thrown immediately into combat magnifies every weakness: thirst, fatigue, confusion, and the difficulty of building fieldworks under pressure. What the soldiers of the 98th Division could do that night, they did with their hands and whatever tools they had. They scraped positions out of the earth. They assembled makeshift cover. Officers moved along the line trying to impose order on terrain that had become a battlefield almost as soon as it was occupied. At dawn on September 27 the Japanese intensified the pressure from the air.   More than twenty aircraft bombed the 98th Division's positions, tearing apart the earthworks that officers and soldiers had spent the night constructing. Bombing had a double effect. Physically, it damaged positions, wounded men, and disrupted preparations. Psychologically, it reminded defenders that they were being observed from above and struck by an enemy against whom they could often do little in the sky. Immediately after the bombing came a fierce infantry assault. Wang Jiaben and several other commanders went down to their respective regiments to supervise the fighting personally. This was dangerous, but under such circumstances commanders often believed that presence itself mattered. When fieldworks are collapsing, shell bursts are continuous, and communications are unreliable, authority must sometimes be carried by a body rather than a wire. The defenders held.   Again and again the Japanese attacked. Again and again they were repulsed only to reorganize and come on once more. Every minute the Chinese line remained in place was bought with blood. Fallen and wounded men were carried rearward in what seemed an endless stream. The cost of resistance accumulated visibly before the eyes of those still fighting. By noon even water could no longer be delivered to the front. That detail reveals the intensity of the battle more clearly than many grander statements could. A line that cannot be supplied even with water has reached a condition of severe strain. During brief pauses in the fighting, officers and soldiers pulled out dry rations and chewed them slowly, swallowing with difficulty while they waited for the next attack. Such moments are among the most characteristic in battle: not the long, smooth continuity imagined in peacetime rhetoric, but brief interludes of miserable necessity between explosions. At two in the afternoon the crisis deepened sharply.   A unit of the Japanese 4th Division worked its way behind the 98th Division's position and attacked from the rear. This was the kind of tactical development every defending commander dreads. A force can endure heavy frontal pressure if its line remains coherent and its rear reasonably secure. But when enemy troops appear behind a position, the entire structure of defense begins to dissolve. There, behind the line, were more than a hundred Chinese wounded awaiting evacuation. Japanese soldiers attacked them with bayonets. One of the wounded Chinese soldiers, already beyond ordinary capacity for resistance, rushed forward and detonated a grenade against a Japanese attacker. It was an act of desperation, but also of defiance. The episode captures something essential about the tone of the battle around Changsha. This was not a neat engagement between organized lines alone. It was a desperate collision in which even the badly wounded were drawn into last resistance. For Wang Jiaben, however, the tactical reality was impossible to deny. If he stayed where he was, the division might be annihilated. Personal courage could not alter encirclement. Resentfully, bitterly, and under the kind of pressure that leaves permanent scars on a commander's memory, he ordered retreat. When he led the survivors off the battlefield, fewer than half his men remained.   Reinforcements from another direction now entered the struggle. The Provisional 2nd Army of the Seventh War Zone dispatched the Provisional 8th Division under Zhang Junsong. At seven in the evening on September 27, Zhang's force arrived at Zuojiatang on the eastern outskirts of Changsha. Personnel of the Ninth War Zone waiting there reported grim news: a Japanese detachment had already entered the city that afternoon, and another detachment was only three kilometers away. The situation invited rashness. A commander arriving near a threatened city at dusk, with reports that the enemy is already inside, may feel compelled to hurl troops forward immediately in a gesture of resolution. Yet night fighting in an urban approach without adequate reconnaissance can turn courage into waste. Zhang Junsong considered the matter carefully. He concluded that to rush blindly into the city at night would likely produce confusion and heavy losses. Instead he first sought to strike the enemy outside the city. His troops deployed quietly and crept forward through the darkness, launching a probing attack. But they soon discovered that the Japanese were fully prepared and not vulnerable to easy surprise. The line could not be broken. With no prospect of success, the force withdrew.   The moment is revealing because it shows how narrow the margin had become. Chinese commanders were trying to recover initiative while still groping through uncertainty. Reports were incomplete, Japanese dispositions difficult to fix, and every hour dangerous. On the evening of September 28, the 79th Army's 6th Provisional Division occupied Yuelu Mountain west of Changsha. From that height officers and soldiers looked across the Xiang River toward the city. Changsha, for the first time, was in Japanese hands. The emotional force of that sight can only be imagined. Changsha had lived for years under threat. It had been defended, contested, prepared, and feared. The possibility of its loss had hovered over military planning and public consciousness alike. Now the danger had become fact. A city that had stood as an object of effort and anxiety was visibly occupied by the enemy. No single feeling could have governed the men who saw it. There must have been anger, shame, weariness, and dread—but also stubbornness. For in war a city seen in enemy hands is not always simply lost. Sometimes it is a summons.   Late that night Zhao Jiping, commander of the 6th Provisional Division, received a telegram from Xue Yue. He read it and then stood before the map for a long time. Days of anxiety began to lift. He was not alone in that reaction. Many Chinese generals involved in the campaign had felt that they were fighting a confused and chaotic battle. Japanese movements had been broad, rapid, and difficult to pin down. The Ninth War Zone had thrown numerous units into blocking actions, yet both well-regarded formations and weaker, improvised units had repeatedly failed to hold. After ten days of combat, Chinese losses were heavy. But Japanese forces too had been worn, stretched, and damaged. Only now, as the Japanese reached the apparent culmination of their advance, did the Ninth War Zone begin to recover rhythm. Chaos did not disappear, but it became more legible. The possibility of a more ordered counteroffensive emerged.   In the early hours of September 29, Zhao Jiping issued the order to force a crossing of the Xiang River and attack the enemy in Changsha. The preparations consumed the entire day. River crossings under combat conditions are among the most delicate operations in war. Boats must be assembled or found. Units must be organized into waves. Timing matters. Surprise matters. The location of landing points matters. The men themselves matter most of all, because they must sit exposed in fragile craft knowing that the real test will begin not in the middle of the river but at the far bank. Late that night the division crossed secretly by boat in six groups. The crossing itself went well enough. The river did not betray them. The groups made progress in darkness. Yet everyone involved understood that smooth movement on the water did not guarantee success. The crucial question was what waited at the landing points. It was expected that the troops going ashore at Daximen would be first to meet the Japanese. Once battle began there, the rest of the crossing accelerated.   Chinese soldiers landed, attacked fiercely, and drove the enemy back from the riverbank. The momentum of the assault mattered. In such moments hesitation on shore can doom an entire crossing, but aggression can seize a foothold before the defender fully stabilizes. By the time Chinese forces entered the city, dawn was breaking. Then came street fighting. Changsha had ceased to be an objective on a map. It became again what cities become in war: a place of corners, walls, alleys, debris, smoke, and sudden death. Fighting in a city strips away much of the abstraction through which campaigns are often remembered. Streets channel movement. Buildings become cover, obstacles, or traps. Distances shrink but danger multiplies. A few men behind masonry can delay many more. Noise magnifies confusion. The city itself seems to fragment into a hundred separate battlefields. For Changsha, the long season of anxious anticipation ended in direct flame.   Yet to understand the campaign only through the struggle at Changsha would be incomplete. While the city drew attention as the central prize, another set of operations was unfolding across Hunan and Hubei—less dramatic in appearance perhaps, but strategically significant. These were the actions of the 27th Army Group under Yang Sen. If the fighting around Changsha demonstrated the pressure of frontal battle, Yang Sen's operations illustrated another principle entirely: the stubborn, opportunistic use of weaker forces to harass, sting, and trouble a stronger enemy from behind. The 27th Army Group was composed largely of Sichuan troops. Their presence speaks to one of the larger political transformations of the war. Republican China had long been fractured by regional militarism. Armies had often owed stronger loyalty to commanders, provinces, or local power structures than to any unified national command. Yet the anti-Japanese war compelled a partial reordering of those loyalties. Many warlord forces, however imperfectly integrated, now turned their weapons outward under Nationalist command.   There were exceptions. Some men, like Han Fuqu, had preserved their own strength at the cost of military responsibility and lost both opportunity and honor in doing so. But in the main, especially among middle and lower-ranking officers and ordinary soldiers, the imperative of national survival overrode provincial identity. Men from distant regions marched and fought in terrains not their own because the war no longer permitted a narrow conception of interest. Yang Sen himself was an old warlord soldier, one of those figures formed in the fractured military world of earlier decades. By 1941 he was deputy commander of the Ninth War Zone and commander-in-chief of the 27th Army Group. Along the Hunan-Hubei-Jiangxi border he had long been cautious in his operations.   At the beginning of the northern Hunan battle, his troops proved unable to withstand the force of the Japanese offensive and retreated in disorder into mountains and forests. That fact should not be softened. They were pushed back. But retreat did not mean disappearance. This is where Yang Sen's role became important. Once the main Japanese force had advanced far ahead, the troops that had scattered began to reemerge. They knew the terrain. They knew the roads, villages, passes, and wooded approaches. If they could not defeat the Japanese in a grand collision, they could search for openings behind the advancing columns.   On September 20, as the Japanese main force drove into the heart of northern Hunan, Yang Sen led elements of the 4th, 58th, and 20th Armies in pursuit for an entire day. The main body of the 4th Army had already been badly beaten at the Xinqiang River line, and only the 60th Division, recently transferred from the 37th Army, remained relatively intact. That single fact sharply defined the weakness of his means. He was not pursuing with fresh and powerful forces prepared for a decisive encounter. He was pursuing with fragments, survivors, and such units as still retained some offensive potential. But the Japanese, intent on rapid advance southward, paid too little attention to what followed behind them. That was the opening Yang Sen needed.   On the morning of September 21, the 60th Division acted on information supplied by an old beggar. Such details often sound almost literary, but they remind us that war in China was never fought by armies alone. Villagers, refugees, peddlers, guides, boatmen, and the destitute all participated in the circulation of military knowledge. A beggar could see what a reconnaissance officer had missed. On the basis of that tip, the 60th Division launched a surprise attack on the supply depot of the Japanese 40th Division at Zhangjiayuan. Division Commander Dong Yu led the action.   The Chinese quickly overwhelmed the more than three hundred Japanese troops guarding the depot. Once they broke in, they discovered an astonishing quantity of matériel: shell boxes, ammunition, food, medicine, gasoline, explosives, protective clothing, telephone wire, body bags, stretchers, and more, all stacked beneath heavy canvas. For men accustomed to scarcity, it must have seemed almost unreal. Dong Yu, delighted, is remembered as exclaiming to his deputy commander, "It's practically a department store!" The line has a momentary comic brightness in the middle of war, and that is part of why it survives. But its deeper significance lies in what it reveals. A modern army advancing deep into hostile territory is sustained by accumulation—ammunition, fuel, wire, medicines, rations, transport materials. To seize such a depot is not merely to take objects. It is to grasp the hidden skeleton of movement. Dong Yu then issued a one-word order: "Move."   At once the whole division became a swarm of carriers. Officers and soldiers grabbed whatever they could and began hauling the captured supplies away. The scene must have been one of extraordinary improvised energy—riflemen transformed into laborers, war reduced for a moment to the brute physical act of lifting, dragging, and carrying. They moved like ants dismantling a storehouse. But there was too much to remove and too little time. Before even two regiments had completed the work, the Japanese returned in force. Enraged, they sent more than a dozen aircraft to bomb the troops carrying off the captured crates, while over a thousand infantrymen rushed in on the ground. Dong Yu immediately ordered the men to abandon what remained and destroy it. Amid deafening explosions, the 60th Division withdrew from Zhangjiayuan. The Japanese pursued hard, driving them back into the mountains before finally stopping. Measured purely in terms of territorial occupation, the action changed little. The Chinese did not hold the depot. They were forced back again. But judged in operational terms, the raid mattered. Supplies had been captured, destroyed, or disrupted. Japanese rear security had been embarrassed. Time and energy had been consumed in response. In a campaign where the Japanese were racing south and depending increasingly on stretched lines, such harassment was not trivial.   After September 23, Yang Sen expanded these efforts. He sent whole divisions to harass the Japanese rear while also dispatching battalions and companies to ambush supply columns and disrupt transport lines. This was not the kind of warfare that produces neat dramatic maps in conventional military histories. The actions were scattered, local, opportunistic, and often inconclusive. Yet precisely for that reason they can be misunderstood. Not every useful military action ends in the destruction of an enemy division. Sometimes its value lies in forcing a stronger opponent to spend attention where he had hoped to spend only momentum. These operations were costly and uncertain. Small Chinese units striking roads and depots risked encirclement or aerial punishment. Yet they possessed one advantage: they did not need to win a grand battle to matter. They needed only to make movement harder, supply more precarious, and the rear less secure.   On September 25, even after the 26th and 37th Armies had suffered defeat elsewhere, Yang Sen gathered the troops that still retained some offensive capacity and launched another attack. In these actions, the 90th Division captured Wukou; the 59th Division reached the north bank of the Miluo River; the 60th Division advanced to Donggang; and elements of the 58th Army controlled the Yuanba–Zheyangqiao highway line by the twenty-sixth. These gains were not the dramatic centerpiece of the campaign. But they formed part of the cumulative pressure on Japanese operations. Every road contested from the rear, every convoy threatened, every depot exposed, and every forced diversion of troops weakened the enemy's ability to convert tactical advance into stable success.   The battlefield was fluid enough that Yang Sen's headquarters itself had to keep moving—from the Miluo River northward to Pingjiang. Mobile headquarters in such conditions lived under constant uncertainty. Reports arrived late or contradictory. Rumors outran facts. The front could bend in unpredictable ways. A command post that seemed safely behind the line in the morning might by afternoon lie only a few kilometers from enemy forces. Years later Mao Jiuyin, who had then served as an operations staff officer under Yang Sen, recalled the old commander's outward behavior in those dangerous days. Yang Sen, Mao remembered, was always joking with the people around him and could still laugh and talk during battle. On one occasion he even joked with his bodyguard about putting chili oil in his tea. To younger staff officers, such behavior appeared almost absurd.   Yet they knew how dangerous their situation often was. Sometimes they were only a few kilometers from the main Japanese forces. There is more than anecdote in this memory. Old commanders often cultivated a style of ease under danger not because they felt no fear, but because they believed visible calm itself was part of command. Men take emotional bearings from those above them. A commander who panics spreads panic faster than any enemy breakthrough. Yang Sen was sixty years old during the Second Battle of Changsha, and he liked to remark that he was five years older than Chiang Kai-shek. Age had not removed him from the front. His function in the campaign was not to shatter the enemy in one decisive frontal blow. It was to persist, reappear, sting, and remain troublesome. The 27th Army Group followed the Japanese nearly all the way to the outskirts of Changsha.   They did not fight many large set-piece engagements. That was never their main value. But the Japanese could not ignore them. If Japanese units turned and tried to hit them directly, they tended to dissolve into the landscape. If the Japanese pushed on and ignored them, they reappeared to sabotage roads, hit supply lines, and create alarms in the rear. Even Japanese official histories later described them memorably. They called them "like a swarm of annoying flies." The phrase was meant as contempt. But as so often happens in war, an insult became an accurate description of effect. If these Chinese troops could not be tigers in formal battle, they could still become intolerable as flies. And under certain conditions—fatigue, heat, uncertainty, stretched supply, shaken morale—flies can become more oppressive than an enemy would like to admit.   When later generations look back on campaigns, they often search for a single explanatory image. But the fighting of September 1941 resists reduction to one symbol alone. What gives the campaign its force in memory is not one isolated episode, but the convergence of several pressures at once: a city under threat, a command trying to coordinate multiple fronts, exhausted reinforcements thrown directly into battle, Japanese forces advancing quickly but becoming increasingly vulnerable the farther they pushed, and Chinese troops in the rear refusing to disappear after defeat. Seen from Chongqing, the campaign was a matter of telegrams, maps, and the management of strategic risk. Seen from the front, it was a matter of thirst, mud, broken fieldworks, sudden bombing, exhausted marching, and the uncertainty of whether the next order meant reinforcement, retreat, or death. Seen from the Japanese side, it was initially an aggressive advance toward an important objective, but one increasingly troubled by stretched supply, difficult terrain, and the persistent reappearance of Chinese forces behind the line of movement.   At the same time, the campaign reveals a Chinese war effort that had become more resilient than in the earliest years of the conflict. The Japanese advance toward Changsha was dangerous and at moments appeared close to success. Chinese blocking forces suffered severe defeats. Units arrived exhausted and were hurled into action at once. Commanders lost men at devastating rates. Changsha itself briefly fell into enemy hands. And yet the city was not simply surrendered as an accomplished fact. Chinese forces regrouped. Orders were coordinated across war zones. Reinforcements marched at desperate speed. Counterattacks were mounted. Forces west of the Xiang prepared and crossed back into the city. Elsewhere, troops under Yang Sen gnawed at the Japanese rear and made advance more costly than a map of front lines alone might suggest. This combination of desperate frontal resistance and incessant rear harassment was one of the characteristic strengths of China's resistance in this stage of the war. China could not always match Japanese power in one concentrated blow. But it could absorb, delay, fragment, and trouble that power across space and time. That is why the struggle around Changsha in late September 1941 deserves to be remembered not merely as a sequence of engagements, but as a layered event in which tactical battle, morale, logistics, political endurance, and international context all converged.   I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. In late September 1941, Japan pushed deeper into China, but Chinese forces—supported gradually by international help—kept resisting. Changsha in Hunan became the central point of the conflict, seen as vital to strategic control in south-central China. Meanwhile, elsewhere in Hunan and Hubei, Yang Sen's 27th Army Group—often using smaller, opportunistic actions—reappeared behind Japanese lines to disrupt depots and convoys. Even when Chinese gains were temporary, the cumulative pressure delayed Japanese momentum.       

Day 1,606.Today, after one of its biggest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv of the war, we hear about Ukraine's strikes on warehouses belonging to Russia's equivalent to Amazon, costing millions in damages and a cloud of smoke visible for 2000 kilometers. Then we consider the rumours that Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi may be next for the chop as protests continue over President Zelensky's removal of Defence Minister Fedorov. And, with our guest, we try to answer a key question: now President Trump has promised to share the blueprints for Patriot missiles with Kyiv, how long will it take for Ukraine to build its own version?Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).With thanks for Michael Bohnert – Engineer at RAND.Producer: Rachel PorterSenior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Russia unleashes largest ballistic missile attack of the war (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/19/russia-ukraine-war-ballistic-missile-attack-kyiv-zelensky/ Ukraine strikes warehouses of ‘Russian Amazon' in revenge attack (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/18/ukraine-strikes-warehouses-russian-amazon-revenge-attack/ Fires rage near Moscow after Ukrainian drone strikes (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/20/fires-rage-near-moscow-after-ukrainian-drone-strikes/ Russian pensioners dying in queues for fuel (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/17/russian-pensioners-dying-queues-fuel/ Video shows bomb attack on Ukrainian tycoon in Monaco (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/18/video-bomb-attack-ukrainian-tycoon-monaco/ FIFA risks prosecution over World Cup payments to Russian clubs (Follow The Money):https://www.ftm.eu/articles/fifa-world-cup-sanctions-payments-russian-clubs Russia Plans to Mobilize 500,000 Personnel by Autumn, Prepares for New Fronts (Kyiv Post):kyivpost.com/post/80585 More from Michael Bohnert on Patriot Missiles:https://x.com/mbohnert/status/2079146203795890363 EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS: Putin unleashes largest ballistic missile attack of the war Ukraine strikes warehouses of ‘Russian Amazon' in revenge strikes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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US troops killed as the Iran conflict intensifies; an earthquake strikes Peru's Andes region; the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina kicks off.

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The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for July 20, 2026Citing Select Declassified Documents President Trump Blames 2020 Loss on China,  Says ‘Deep State' Withheld Intelligence from HimPresident Trump's election security speech July 16th rehashed election machine vulnerabilities and made allegations that the QUOTE “deep state” withheld classified information about China's meddling in the 2020 election. The claims have been widely dismissed by election and intelligence officials.  Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Roll Call - Transcript of President Donald Trump's July 16, 2026 Speech on Election SecurityThe White House - Declassified documents on which President Trump based his accusations.FactCheck.org - FactChecking Trump's Election Security Speech NPR - In primetime speech, Trump doesn't provide evidence for illegal voting PBS - Trump setting stage to declare emergency around midterms, former White House attorney saysU.S. Senator Mark Warner - Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner Statement on President Trump's Speech Tonight League of Women Voters - League of Women Voters Strongly Denounces President Trump's False Claims About Election Security in National Address States United Democracy Center - Here's How We Know the 2020 Election Was Free, Fair, and Secure Related ADM Reports:American Democracy Minute -(2025)  Local Election Officials Concerned by Trump Cuts to Election Security Funding and Personnel, According to New SurveyAmerican Democracy Minute - An Activist-Proposed National Emergency Executive Order Would Trump State Election Law. Scholars Say It's Unconstitutional.Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgSubscribe for FREE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms.#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #ProtectElections #DonaldTrump #ElectionIntegrity #July16Speech#ConspiracyTheories #NoncitizenVoters #China  #DominionVotingSystems #2020Election

Mike Johnson and Beau Morgan react to ESPN putting out a list of the top 10 safeties in the NFL as voted on by league scouts, executives and coaches, react to Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III being ranked as the fifth best safety and Falcons other safety Xavier Watts being in the ‘Honorable Mentions' category, and explain why they think Bates could be ranked even higher than fifth.

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Choléra, hépatite A, la fièvre typhoïde, poliomyélite... la contamination et le manque d'assainissement de l'eau peuvent être à l'origine de nombreuses maladies. Or, selon l'OMS, en 2022, au moins 1,7 milliard de personnes dans le monde utilisaient une source d'eau potable contaminée par des matières fécales. Quelles sont les maladies liées à l'eau ? Comment les traite-t-on ? Comment les prévenir ?   ​​​On parle souvent d'inégalités en termes d'accès à la santé dans cette émission : il y a évidemment la question des soins, du plateau technique, du financement des traitements. Mais en amont, il y a aussi les questions les plus simples d'hygiène et de prévention des infections : l'accès à l'eau potable et à l'assainissement. Une eau propre et des conditions d'hygiène satisfaisantes, ce sont certainement les bases, la toute première assurance santé avec une nourriture en quantité suffisante ! 2 milliards de personnes privées d'eau potable  Aujourd'hui, d'après l'OMS et l'Unicef, une personne sur quatre n'a pas un accès sécurisé à l'eau potable dans le monde. Alors si le lavage des mains et la propreté constituent des préoccupations personnelles et familiales, encore faut-il avoir à disposition une eau saine, des installations sanitaires convenables, au sens où elles évitent les contaminations, au cours des gestes les plus simples du quotidien : boire, se nourrir, faire ses besoins… Les maladies du péril fécal  L'eau insalubre ou l'absence d'assainissement font courir aux populations de multiples risques d'infections : choléra, hépatite A et E, fièvre typhoïde, poliomyélite, diarrhées bactériennes, amibiase... D'où l'importance d'identifier les moyens de prévenir ces maladies, pour protéger les enfants – les plus vulnérables – des infections associées au péril fécal. Avec : Pr Olivier Bouchaud, responsable du Service des Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales, au CHU Avicenne à Bobigny, en région parisienne, président de l'Association d'Accueil aux Médecins et Personnels de Santé Réfugiés en France  Faustin Ekah Ekwele, spécialiste eau, assainissement et environnement à l'Unicef Tchad. ► Une étude publiée dans la revue The journal of American College of Cardiology démontre, chiffres à l'appui, la sous-représentation de l'Afrique dans les essais cliniques. « Un continent ignoré » : moins de 4% des essais sont menés en Afrique, pour une population qui représente près de 25% de l'humanité. Nous donnons la parole au Dr Bamba Gaye, co-auteur de l'étude, médecin chercheur, directeur exécutif de l'Alliance pour la recherche médicale en Afrique et professeur d'informatique biomédicale à la faculté de médecine d'Emory, à Atlanta. Programmation musicale :  ► Miriam Makeba – Meet me at the river ► Anitta – Pinterest. (Rediffusion) 

Choléra, hépatite A, la fièvre typhoïde, poliomyélite... la contamination et le manque d'assainissement de l'eau peuvent être à l'origine de nombreuses maladies. Or, selon l'OMS, en 2022, au moins 1,7 milliard de personnes dans le monde utilisaient une source d'eau potable contaminée par des matières fécales. Quelles sont les maladies liées à l'eau ? Comment les traite-t-on ? Comment les prévenir ?   ​​​On parle souvent d'inégalités en termes d'accès à la santé dans cette émission : il y a évidemment la question des soins, du plateau technique, du financement des traitements. Mais en amont, il y a aussi les questions les plus simples d'hygiène et de prévention des infections : l'accès à l'eau potable et à l'assainissement. Une eau propre et des conditions d'hygiène satisfaisantes, ce sont certainement les bases, la toute première assurance santé avec une nourriture en quantité suffisante ! 2 milliards de personnes privées d'eau potable  Aujourd'hui, d'après l'OMS et l'Unicef, une personne sur quatre n'a pas un accès sécurisé à l'eau potable dans le monde. Alors si le lavage des mains et la propreté constituent des préoccupations personnelles et familiales, encore faut-il avoir à disposition une eau saine, des installations sanitaires convenables, au sens où elles évitent les contaminations, au cours des gestes les plus simples du quotidien : boire, se nourrir, faire ses besoins… Les maladies du péril fécal  L'eau insalubre ou l'absence d'assainissement font courir aux populations de multiples risques d'infections : choléra, hépatite A et E, fièvre typhoïde, poliomyélite, diarrhées bactériennes, amibiase... D'où l'importance d'identifier les moyens de prévenir ces maladies, pour protéger les enfants – les plus vulnérables – des infections associées au péril fécal. Avec : Pr Olivier Bouchaud, responsable du Service des Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales, au CHU Avicenne à Bobigny, en région parisienne, président de l'Association d'Accueil aux Médecins et Personnels de Santé Réfugiés en France  Faustin Ekah Ekwele, spécialiste eau, assainissement et environnement à l'Unicef Tchad. ► Une étude publiée dans la revue The journal of American College of Cardiology démontre, chiffres à l'appui, la sous-représentation de l'Afrique dans les essais cliniques. « Un continent ignoré » : moins de 4% des essais sont menés en Afrique, pour une population qui représente près de 25% de l'humanité. Nous donnons la parole au Dr Bamba Gaye, co-auteur de l'étude, médecin chercheur, directeur exécutif de l'Alliance pour la recherche médicale en Afrique et professeur d'informatique biomédicale à la faculté de médecine d'Emory, à Atlanta. Programmation musicale :  ► Miriam Makeba – Meet me at the river ► Anitta – Pinterest. (Rediffusion) 

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Et si vous vous accordiez 10 minutes rien que pour vous ? Dans cet épisode un peu différent, je vous propose de découvrir un nouvel extrait de mon premier livre, C'est quoi le bonheur pour vous ? – En chemin vers soi.À travers ces quelques pages, je vous invite à ralentir, à vous reconnecter à vous-même et à explorer des pistes de réflexion pour avancer avec plus de sérénité, de conscience et de joie.Que vous soyez en train de marcher, de conduire ou simplement de prendre une pause, j'espère que cette lecture vous accompagnera et fera écho à votre propre chemin de vie.

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio react to reports that LeBron James is wary of Joel Embiid's injury history while considering a move to the 76ers. They also breakdown a recent ESPN survey that ranks Jalen Hurts as the 17th-best quarterback in the NFL and debate Zack Wheeler's choice to decline an All-Star Game invitation. 01:46 - Phillies Home Run Derby Talk 06:31 - LeBron's Concerns With Embiid 13:16 - Wheeler's All-Star Rejection 17:31 - Phillies All-Star Representation 27:17 - ESPN Top 10 QB Rankings 31:16 - Hurts' QB Ranking Reaction 39:05 - Value Of Elite NFL QBs 47:33 - Caller Support For Hurts

Et si l'école osait enfin intégrer le bien-être et le développement personnel au cœur de l'apprentissage ?À 27 ans, Damien — alias Prof Sithi sur Instagram et TikTok — fait partie de ces enseignants qui n'attendent pas l'autorisation de l'institution pour faire bouger les lignes.Dans cet épisode enregistré au Congrès Innovation en éducation, je le reçois pour parler de son option développement personnel et bien-être, créée dans son collège il y a quelques années. 1 heure par semaine où ses élèves apprennent à mieux se connaître, à apprivoiser leurs émotions, à oser être eux-mêmes. Une conversation chaleureuse, ambitieuse, et profondément lucide sur ce que l'école peut devenir quand un prof ose.Au programme :→ Comment marche concrètement son option développement personnel→ Pourquoi son histoire personnelle a façonné sa vision de l'éducation→ La mentalité de croissance, le concept clé à transmettre à ton enfant→ L'effet spotlight (ce biais qui paralyse autant les ados que les adultes)→ Pourquoi son mot d'ordre, c'est : OSER, même imparfaitement→ Le plus grand défi de l'éducation aujourd'hui⏱️ Chapitres00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Damien se présente : Prof Sithi sur les réseaux01:07 - Le mot qui le définit : « ambitieux »01:27 - Pourquoi le bien-être et le développement personnel à l'école02:17 - La classe optionnelle : 1h par semaine pour les compétences psychosociales03:15 - À quoi ressemble une classe qui intègre le bien-être04:50 - Pourquoi parler d'alimentation à l'école06:35 - Les 3 idées phares à retenir07:29 - « Quand on kiffe ce qu'on fait, on inspire »08:35 - La mentalité de croissance : le concept clé pour les parents10:08 - Quand le contexte familial est dur : trouver du sens10:31 - La pédagogie par métaphores visuelles11:16 - L'effet spotlight : « tout le monde me regarde » alors que non14:32 - Le message aux enseignants : OSER, même imparfaitement15:59 - Être aligné selon Damien17:33 - Le plus grand défi de l'éducation18:31 - L'idée à déconstruire : « on n'a pas les moyens »Un épisode qui donne envie de tenter, de proposer, de bouger — peu importe d'où tu pars.Bonne écoute,Charlotte

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Aujourd'hui, je vous propose un format un peu différent. Plutôt qu'une interview, j'ai eu envie de partager avec vous un extrait d'une dizaine de minutes de mon premier livre, C'est quoi le bonheur pour vous ? En chemin vers soi. J'espère que ces quelques pages vous offriront un moment de réflexion, d'inspiration ou, tout simplement, une parenthèse pour vous reconnecter à l'essentiel. Je vous souhaite une très belle écoute.

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What does it look like to live out the value of being Passionate & Inspiring? In this episode, Brad and Steve are joined by Jeff Stanford, Director of First Priority Ozarks, and Joe Maldonado, Executive Director of First Priority Florida Space Coast, to discuss how passion for Christ and the mission inspires students, churches, volunteers, and entire communities to get involved. Together, they explore why passion is more than excitement. It's a commitment to the mission that encourages others to take action. Through stories of student leadership, life change, and ministry impact, they share how living this value creates a culture that points people to Jesus and equips the next generation to reach their peers.

In this episode of the Mind of a Football Coach podcast, Zach discusses the effectiveness of using 21 personnel as the foundation for an offensive package. He elaborates on the versatility and adaptability of this personnel grouping, sharing insights from his coaching experiences and strategies. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding team strengths, building a competitive program, and developing a coaching philosophy that fosters player growth and success. Zach Davis 21 Personnel Offense https://youtu.be/Xncsb6mqJco?si=gwa1_VMaacGfZkgO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Professor Evan Ellis discusses the two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction due to corrupt building practices and neglected infrastructure. The U.S. military has deployed 900 personnel for relief as the illegitimate Rodriguez government struggles to provide an effective humanitarian response to the mounting tragedy. (9)

One on one with NFL executive Brian Xanders (6:00) Life at FSU in the early 90s (8:30) How many college programs are asking NFL for answers (13:00) Can college scale up NFL framework (16:30) Are college students able to help breakdown film? (23:00) "Strategy" (27:00) Can a GM really overrule a $10M head coach (34:00) How appealing would a top 10 college job be for a NFL lifer? Music: Cartel - Give Or Take Follow CumminsLifestyle on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Carl and Mike get back into more Hawks talk as Carl explains why he believes the team is more than likely done with making any free agency moves, especially in regards to targeting a big for the front court. As the conversation continued, they share thoughts on why Onsi Saleh's comments when he joined them last week in regards to the Hawks having one of the better defenses last season, especially when Onyeka Okongwu and Jocl Landale were on the court, may be factors into why the Hawks are likely done targeting a center.

ITB hosts Adam Caplan and Geoff Mosher bring back Greg Cosell to start their annual four-part series going inside each NFC East team. #philadelphiaeagles #washingtoncommanders #jaydendaniels #terrymclaurin #frankieluvuWith Greg's tape and scheme breakdowns, the three deliver a highly granular preview of every team's offseason move, new coaches and philosophies, scheme fits, depth, and overall strengths and weaknesses.Part 1 begins with a look at the Commanders.► Subscribe to our Patreon Channel for exclusive information not seen or heard anywhere else and become among smartest Birds fans out there (just ask our members!!) + get all of our shows commercial free and a lot more!!:https://www.patreon.com/insidethebirds► Sign up for our newsletter! • Visit http://eepurl.com/hZU4_n.For more, be sure to check out our official website: https://www.insidethebirds.com.►Support our sponsors!!► Camden Apothecary: https://camdenapothecary.com/Follow the Hosts!► Follow our Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsideBirds► Follow Geoff Mosher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffpmosher► Follow Adam Caplan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caplannflNFL insider veterans take an in-depth look that no other show can offer! Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest news, rumors, and discussions.

In this episode, Brad Schelling and Steve Cherrico are joined by Larry Bragg, Director of First Priority Metro East, to kick off our new series on First Priority's Personnel Values. The conversation begins with stories of God's faithfulness from across the ministry, including a thriving new Club and student-led growth on campuses. The focus then shifts to our first personnel value: Christ Follower. Larry shares how God called him into First Priority, why following Christ must come before pursuing ministry goals, and how bold faith can influence entire families, schools, and communities. Together, the team discusses radical obedience, encouraging student leaders, staying grounded in Scripture, and what it looks like to remain close to Christ during busy seasons of ministry. In This Episode • Why "Christ Follower" is the foundation of every other value • Larry Bragg's journey from Chick-fil-A to First Priority leadership • Celebrating 419 student decisions for Christ in Metro East this year • The story of a new Club that launched after three years of prayer • How one fifth-grade student's testimony impacted an entire room • Hebrews 10:24 and the challenge to spur others on toward love and good deeds • Radical obedience, bold faith, and trusting God with the next step • Staying connected to Christ when ministry feels overwhelming Connect With First Priority Learn more about First Priority and our mission to take the hope of Christ to every student at FirstPriority.org.

In this episode: Numerous Pro Wrestling Personnel come forward with allegations about Tommy Dreamer's past behavior, Update regarding “Road Dogg” Brian James potentially having a creative role with TNA Wrestling, Jim Ross hospitalized again following this year's AEW Double or Nothing PPV event, Sol Ruca makes her Twitter/X account private following spot with Liv Morgan at WWE live event, and The reason why WWE cancelled an upcoming SmackDown event in Cincinnati, OhioKerr County Flood Relief Fund: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201Support Katie: https://gofund.me/cb2cdcb5Support Eastern Kentucky: https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/emergencyrelief/American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/wlky32-pub.html/The Dream Center: https://www.ekdc.info/donateKCTCS Disaster Relief: https://kctcs.edu/disasterrelief.aspxUniversity of Kentucky Flood Relief: https://philanthropy.uky.edu/kentuckyfloodreliefIf you like what you hear on the podcast, consider helping me out a little bit financially at: https://www.patreon.com/jamminjon

Lisa Guimond d'Amazon présente la version canadienne-française d'Alexa+, désormais propulsée par l'intelligence artificielle générative. Contrairement aux versions précédentes, l'assistant comprend mieux le langage naturel, conserve le contexte d'une conversation et peut accomplir des tâches complètes plutôt que de simplement répondre à des commandes. Amazon a travaillé à une localisation poussée afin qu'Alexa comprenne les expressions et les réalités culturelles des francophones du Canada. L'assistant peut notamment analyser des courriels, gérer des calendriers, effectuer des réservations et interagir dans un environnement bilingue français-anglais. Compatible avec la majorité des appareils Alexa déjà en circulation, Alexa+ marque pour Amazon le passage d'un assistant vocal traditionnel à un véritable compagnon numérique capable d'agir et de prendre en charge des tâches du quotidien.

SCP-3456 is currently uncontained. All attempts to contain or neutralize it have failed. Research into methods for containment is ongoing. Personnel who observe the entity are to be treated with Class G amnestics, and must be treated at facilities with at least one freshwater stream, river, or lake within 1 kilometer of the site.   CW's: War, natural disasters, supernatural, body horror Patrons  April 19-22 Plane Jester, JustVi, Billybob, meowmixmk Transcript   Cast & Crew  SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jon Grilz SCP-3456 was written by DrBleep. Script by Daisy McNamara Narrator - Jon Grilz Computer - Rissa Montañez Lopez - Marquiz Moore Chou - Elissa Park Command - Bailey Wolfe Bryans - Damon Alums Byers - Kayla Temshiv Harkand - Vic Collins   Dialogue Editor - Sam Stark Art - Eduardo Valdés-Hevia Theme Song - Mattie Roi Berger Music - Newton Schottelkotte Sound Designer - Brad Colbroock Showrunner - Daisy McNamara Creative Director - Pacific S. Obadiah Executive Producer - Tom Owen Presented by Bloody FMwww.Bloody-Disgusting.comwww.SCParchives.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scp_podStore: https://store.dftba.com/collections/scp-archivesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scp_pod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scparchives.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/tJEeNUzeZXTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scppodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scparchivesNewsletter: https://pacificobadiah.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pittsburgh Steelers turn away from the Mike Tomlin era, and with that tenure ending comes the Patrick Graham defense. Graham will have a high pedigree, highly paid defense to coordinate in Pittsburgh, but how will he match his scheme with his personnel? That's the question answered on this week's Steelers Chalk Talk podcast with host Coach KT Smith. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Check out Meinelschmidt Distillery at meineldistillery.com and use the code SCNJUN to save 10% at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Disguised Coverage, Anthony discusses what to expect from the Buffalo Bills offense in 2026 when it comes to personnel usage, schematics, and grouping rates. This episode focuses on league wide trends and how those trends intersect with how the Bills offense is constructed, and where they found success in previous seasons.1:09 | Opening thoughts 3:18 | 13 personnel and the Bills "heavy" package diversity19:25| Other NFL offenses to borrow from and why 29:41 | Expectations for the upcoming season39:47 | One Pie Pizza41:08 | Closing thoughtsPresenting Sponsor - One Pie Pizza https://www.onepiepizza.com/ Elevated Catering of Buffalo https://elevatedcateringbuffalo.com/Tell them Cover 1 and Disguised Coverage sent you!!Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pro__AntFollow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/proant.bsky.socialCover 1 would love to hear your thoughts on this topic and the show in general. Comment below and let us what you think!One Pass Premium Membership - https://www.cover1.net/onepass/Don't miss out on our PREMIUM CONTENT-Access to detailed Premium Content.-Access to our video library.-Access to our private Slack channel.-Sneak peek at upcoming content.-Exclusive group film room sessions & much more.Thank you for watching this video, we can't do it without the support of our fans. If you have any ideas for content you'd like to see from us, comment below. -DOWNLOAD THE COVER 1 MOBILE APP!► Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coverapp► iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1532587486► Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClL6eJS1s8xmRoYRQbYgxQQ?sub_confirmation=1► Subscribe to our Cover 1 Network channel - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cover-1-sports/id1370162953 -Cover 1 provides a multi-faceted analysis of the NFL and NFL Draft including Podcasts, Video blogs, Commentary, Scouting Reports, Highlights, and Video Breakdowns. NFL footage displayed is not owned by Cover 1. -Follow Us HereTwitter: https://twitter.com/Cover1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@Cover_1_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cover1NFL/Official Merchandise:https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/cover-1The Cover1.net website and associated Social Media platforms are not endorsed by, directly affiliated with, maintained, authorized, or sponsored by the NFL or any of its clubs, specifically the Buffalo Bills. All products, marks, and company names are the registered trademarks of their original owners. The use of any trade name or trademark is for identification and reference purposes only and does not imply any association with the trademark holder of their product brand.

Maintaining personnel files may seem straightforward, but a misstep can create compliance gaps and risk for small businesses. Join us as we cover some best practices for managing employee records and review common pitfalls to avoid. [00:43] Personnel file maintenance: An essential HR practice [02:18] What should and should not be stored in personnel files [04:41] Employee access and state‑specific considerations [05:26] Retention practices and common areas of risk This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.  ADP, the ADP logo, HR{preneur}, RUN Powered by ADP and Always Designing for People are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2026 ADP, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy at ADP

Dans cette lecture énergétique collective, nous explorons les énergies de la seconde moitié de 2026, de juin à décembre.Pourquoi tant de personnes vivent-elles actuellement des réveils de conscience, des changements de direction inattendus, des remises en question profondes ou un sentiment de ne plus se reconnaître ?Cette période marque une accélération du réveil collectif. Les anciennes structures, croyances et façons de vivre semblent perdre de leur force, tandis qu'émergent de nouveaux besoins d'alignement, d'authenticité et de sens.Dans cette vidéo, j'aborde :✨ Les grands mouvements énergétiques de juin à décembre 2026 ✨ L'accélération des prises de conscience collectives ✨ Les transformations dans les relations, le travail et l'argent ✨ La montée de l'intuition et des synchronicités ✨ Les défis émotionnels et énergétiques de cette période ✨ Le besoin croissant d'authenticité et d'alignement intérieur ✨ Ce que cette transition collective nous invite à construire pour l'avenirSi vous ressentez que quelque chose change profondément en vous ou autour de vous, cette lecture énergétique pourrait vous apporter des clés de compréhension.

Colleges and universities face unique relocation challenges when moving faculty, staff, and coaches to campus. Budget constraints are an obvious challenge, but unlike businesses relocating employees, school relocation packages are usually managed at the department level, leaving employees unaware of the resources that are available. In this podcast, industry leader Sirva shares best practices and real-world insights to help institutions maximize the relocation experience, improve employee satisfaction, and make the process as seamless as possible. Guest: Lindsay Silverstein, VP of Sales, SirvaE&I Host: Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing ManagerCooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.Contact UsHave questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org. This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

Many characters appear in this campaign, and quite a few have joined Collateral Damage for varying lengths. Listen to the Journeyman's audio logs about these characters to better understand their origins. We continue the series with Tabaxi Ranger: Zechs. Written, read, and recorded by Thomas Lapierre IIITitle Card by Pierce GraphicsCheck out the show at themedusascascade.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Mind of a Football Coach Podcast, Zach Davis discusses the importance of accepting reality in coaching, maximizing team potential, defining success in high school football, and aligning practice with the chosen scheme. He emphasizes the need for coaches to adapt their strategies based on their personnel and to focus on developing their players effectively. The conversation highlights the significance of practice efficiency and the necessity of engaging drills that correlate with the team's scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many characters appear in this campaign, and quite a few have joined Collateral Damage for varying lengths. Listen to the Journeyman's audio logs about these characters to better understand their origins. We continue the series with Elven Archer: Shanks. Written, read, and recorded by Thomas Lapierre IIITitle Card by Pierce GraphicsCheck out the show at themedusascascade.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar. Gene kicks off the second hour with world cup talk. Do you remember Ben McDonald & what he said? Stefon Diggs will play for which team in 2026? Booing Gary Bettman & the Stanley Cup Final? Matt Parrino joins the show to answer all of your Bills camp questions.

On Wednesday's Football at Four on 973 ESPN South Jersey, Inside the Birds' Geoff Mosher takes a deep dive into the #Eagles tight end group and personnel groupings at the skill positions.► Subscribe to our Patreon Channel for exclusive information not seen or heard anywhere else and become among smartest Birds fans out there (just ask our members!!) + get all of our shows commercial free and a lot more!!:https://www.patreon.com/insidethebirds►Support our sponsors!!► Camden Apothecary: https://camdenapothecary.com/►Eagles Fan Travel: Visit philadelphiaeagles.com/travelFollow the Hosts!► Follow our Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsideBirds► Follow Geoff Mosher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffpmosher► Follow Adam Caplan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caplannflNFL insider veterans take an in-depth look that no other show can offer! Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest news, rumors, and discussions.► Sign up for our newsletter! • Visit http://eepurl.com/hZU4_n.For more, be sure to check out our official website: https://www.insidethebirds.com.

What does the Texans offensive line need to do to improve? Marcel Reed and Messi picture Serena Williams return What did we miss? News of the weird

Analysis focuses on the Dallas Cowboys' top-ranked efficiency in 11 personnel groupings and the potential impact of Javonte Williams and CeeDee Lamb. The discussion also addresses the team's historical struggle with takeaways and DeMarvion Overshown's emergence as the Mike linebacker and defensive captain.

Kirsten Krull joins Judd and AJ to share her thoughts on the end of the season and gets into discussion about potential tough choices the Wild may have to make about some favorites of fans. Are Joel Eriksson Ek, Jonas Brodin, or Jared Spurgeon in conversations behind the scenes to be moved on from? Plus more on the offseason steps ahead of Minnesota on the latest JHS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5.19.26, Bill Barnwell from ESPN joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about how 13 personnel can become much more prominent in NFL offenses going forward and how the Commanders' offense will change under David Blough and with the offseason additions.

5.19.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan asks callers for their thoughts on if the Thunder can come back and win the series vs the Spurs after losing game one of the Western Conference Finals. Bill Barnwell from ESPN joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to talk about how 13 personnel can become much more prominent in NFL offenses going forward and how the Commanders' offense will change under David Blough and with the offseason additions.

It appears that the script calls for Donald Trump to take control of the United States in 2025, and that would be of great interest to the Heritage Foundation. The conservative NGO, which was founded in 1973, had already tried to influence the White House with a massive manifesto of preferences and demands for the new administration back in 1980 when Reagan was transitioning into office.Project 2025 is a massive 922-page book called “Mandate for Leadership - the Conservative Promise.” Its mission is to guide the policies of the new Republican president, and pave the way for an effective conservative administration based on four pillars: Policy, Personnel, Training, and Playbook.—Video ChannelsWatch the video version of Macroaggressions:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/Macroaggressions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MacroaggressionsPodcastBrighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/macroaggressions/—MACRO & Charlie Robinson LinksHypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwmsThe Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMmWebsite: www.Macroaggressions.ioMerch Store: https://macroaggressions.dashery.com/ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast—Activist Post FamilySign up for the Activist Post Newsletter: https://activistpost.kit.com/emailsActivist Post: www.ActivistPost.comNatural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com —Support Our SponsorsGround Luxe Grounding Mats: https://GroundLuxe.com/MACROReplace Your Mortgage: www.WipeOutYourMortgageNow.comC60 Power: https://go.ShopC60.com/PBGRT/KMKS9/ | Promo Code: MACROChemical Free Body: https://ChemicalFreeBody.com/macro/ | Promo Code: MACROWise Wolf Gold & Silver: https://Macroaggressions.Gold/ | (800) 426-1836LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.comEMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com | Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com/macroAbove Phone: https://AbovePhone.com/macro/Van Man: https://VanMan.shop/?ref=MACRO | Promo Code: MACROThe Dollar Vigilante: https://DollarVigilante.spiffy.co/a/O3wCWenlXN/4471Nesa's Hemp: www.NesasHemp.com | Promo Code: MACROAugason Farms: https://AugasonFarms.com/MACRO—

Samuel Ben-ur discusses Hamas's claim of reconstituting its 30,000 personnel, mostly through recruiting untrained youth. He notes that some released terrorists from the October 7th attacks have returned to combat. Bener argues that air strikes alone cannot collapse the regime without internal popular support for change. (4/16)1942 agitprop