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Last time we spoke about the beginning of the Nomohan incident. On the fringes of Manchuria, the ghosts of Changkufeng lingered. It was August 1938 when Soviet and Japanese forces locked in a brutal standoff over a disputed hill, claiming thousands of lives before a fragile ceasefire redrew the lines. Japan, humiliated yet defiant, withdrew, but the Kwantung Army seethed with resentment. As winter thawed into 1939, tensions simmered along the Halha River, a serpentine boundary between Manchukuo and Mongolia. Major Tsuji Masanobu, a cunning tactician driven by gekokujo's fire, drafted Order 1488: a mandate empowering local commanders to annihilate intruders, even luring them across borders. Kwantung's leaders, bonded by past battles, endorsed it, ignoring Tokyo's cautions amid the grinding China War. By May, the spark ignited. Mongolian patrols crossed the river, clashing with Manchukuoan cavalry near Nomonhan's sandy hills. General Komatsubara, ever meticulous, unleashed forces to "destroy" them, bombing west-bank outposts and pursuing retreats. Soviets, bound by pact, rushed reinforcements, their tanks rumbling toward the fray. What began as skirmishes ballooned into an undeclared war.   #189 General Zhukov Arrives at Nomohan 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. Though Kwantung Army prided itself as an elite arm of the Imperial Japanese Army, the 23rd Division, formed less than a year prior, was still raw and unseasoned, lacking the polish and spirit typical of its parent force. From General Michitaro Komatsubara downward, the staff suffered a collective dearth of combat experience. Intelligence officer Major Yoshiyasu Suzuki, a cavalryman, had no prior intel background. While senior regimental commanders were military academy veterans, most company and platoon leaders were fresh reservists or academy graduates with just one or two years under their belts. Upon arriving in Manchukuo in August 1938, the division found its Hailar base incomplete, housing only half its troops; the rest scattered across sites. Full assembly at Hailar occurred in November, but harsh winter weather curtailed large-scale drills. Commanders had scant time to build rapport. This inexperience, inadequate training, and poor cohesion would prove costly at Nomonhan. Japan's army held steady at 17 divisions from 1930 to 1937, but the escalating China conflict spurred seven new divisions in 1938 and nine in 1939. Resource strains from China left many under-equipped, with the 23rd, stationed in a presumed quiet sector, low on priorities. Unlike older "rectangular" divisions with four infantry regiments, the 23rd was a modern "triangular" setup featuring the 64th, 71st, and 72nd. Materiel gaps were glaring. The flat, open terrain screamed for tanks, yet the division relied on a truck-equipped transport regiment and a reconnaissance regiment with lightly armored "tankettes" armed only with machine guns. Mobility suffered: infantry marched the final 50 miles from Hailar to Nomonhan. Artillery was mostly horse-drawn, including 24 outdated Type 38 75-mm guns from 1907, the army's oldest, unique to this division. Each infantry regiment got four 37-mm rapid-fire guns and four 1908-era 75-mm mountain guns. The artillery regiment added 12 120-mm howitzers, all high-angle, short-range pieces ill-suited for flatlands or anti-tank roles. Antitank capabilities were dire: beyond rapid-fire guns, options boiled down to demolition charges and Molotov cocktails, demanding suicidal "human bullet" tactics in open terrain, a fatal flaw against armor. The division's saving grace lay in its soldiers, primarily from Kyushu, Japan's southernmost main island, long famed for hardy warriors. These men embodied resilience, bravery, loyalty, and honor, offsetting some training and gear deficits. Combat at Nomonhan ramped up gradually, with Japanese-Manchukuoan forces initially outnumbering Soviet-Mongolian foes. Soviets faced severe supply hurdles: their nearest rail at Borzya sat 400 miles west of the Halha River, requiring truck hauls over rough, exposed terrain prone to air strikes. Conversely, Hailar was 200 miles from Nomonhan, with the Handagai railhead just 50 miles away, linked by three dirt roads. These advantages, plus Europe's brewing Polish crisis, likely reassured Army General Staff and Kwantung Army Headquarters that Moscow would avoid escalation. Nonetheless, Komatsubara, with KwAHQ's nod, chose force to quash the Nomonhan flare-up. On May 20, Japanese scouts spotted a Soviet infantry battalion and armor near Tamsag Bulak. Komatsubara opted to "nip the incident in the bud," assembling a potent strike force under Colonel Takemitsu Yamagata of the 64th Infantry Regiment. The Yamagata detachment included the 3rd Battalion, roughly four companies, 800 men, a regimental gun company, three 75-mm mountain guns, four 37-mm rapid-fires, three truck companies, and Lieutenant Colonel Yaozo Azuma's reconnaissance group, 220 men, one tankette, two sedans, 12 trucks. Bolstered by 450 local Manchukuoan troops, the 2,000-strong unit was tasked with annihilating all enemy east of the Halha. The assault was set for May 22–23. No sooner had General Komatsubara finalized this plan than he received a message from KwAHQ: "In settling the affair Kwantung Army has definite plans, as follows: For the time being Manchukuoan Army troops will keep an eye on the Outer Mongolians operating near Nomonhan and will try to lure them onto Manchukuoan territory. Japanese forces at Hailar [23rd Division] will maintain surveillance over the situation. Upon verification of a border violation by the bulk of the Outer Mongolian forces, Kwantung Army will dispatch troops, contact the enemy, and annihilate him within friendly territory. According to this outlook it can be expected that enemy units will occupy border regions for a considerable period; but this is permissible from the overall strategic point of view". At this juncture, Kwantung Army Headquarters advocated tactical caution to secure a more conclusive outcome. Yet, General Michitaro Komatsubara had already issued orders for Colonel Takemitsu Yamagata's assault. Komatsubara radioed Hsinking that retracting would be "undignified," resenting KwAHQ's encroachment on his authority much as KwAHQ chafed at Army General Staff interference. Still, "out of deference to Kwantung Army's feelings," he delayed to May 27 to 28. Soviet air units from the 57th Corps conducted ineffective sorties over the Halha River from May 17 to 21. Novice pilots in outdated I 15 biplanes suffered heavily: at least 9, possibly up to 17, fighters and scouts downed. Defense Commissar Kliment Voroshilov halted air ops, aiding Japanese surprise. Yamagata massed at Kanchuerhmiao, 40 miles north of Nomonhan, sending patrols southward. Scouts spotted a bridge over the Halha near its Holsten junction, plus 2 enemy groups of ~200 each east of the Halha on either Holsten side and a small MPR outpost less than a mile west of Nomonhan. Yamagata aimed to trap and destroy these east of the river: Azuma's 220 man unit would drive south along the east bank to the bridge, blocking retreat. The 4 infantry companies and Manchukuoan troops, with artillery, would attack from the west toward enemy pockets, herding them riverward into Azuma's trap. Post destruction, mop up any west bank foes near the river clear MPR soil swiftly. This intricate plan suited early MPR foes but overlooked Soviet units spotted at Tamsag Bulak on May 20, a glaring oversight by Komatsubara and Yamagata. Predawn on May 28, Yamagata advanced from Kanchuerhmiao. Azuma detached southward to the bridge. Unbeknownst, it was guarded by Soviet infantry, engineers, armored cars, and a 76 mm self propelled artillery battery—not just MPR cavalry. Soviets detected Azuma pre dawn but missed Yamagata's main force; surprise was mutual. Soviet MPR core: Major A E Bykov's battalion roughly 1000 men with 3 motorized infantry companies, 16 BA 6 armored cars, 4 76 mm self propelled guns, engineers, and a 5 armored car recon platoon. The 6th MPR Cavalry Division roughly 1250 men had 2 small regiments, 4 76 mm guns, armored cars, and a training company. Bykov arrayed north to south: 2 Soviet infantry on flanks, MPR cavalry center, unorthodox, as cavalry suits flanks. Spread over 10 miles parallel to but east of the Halha, 1 mile west of Nomonhan. Reserves: 1 infantry company, engineers, and artillery west of the river near the bridge; Shoaaiibuu's guns also west to avoid sand. Japanese held initial edges in numbers and surprise, especially versus MPR cavalry. Offsets: Yamagata split into 5 weaker units; radios failed early, hampering coordination; Soviets dominated firepower with self propelled guns, 4 MPR pieces, and BA 6s, armored fighters with 45 mm turret guns, half track capable, 27 mph speed, but thin 9 mm armor vulnerable to close heavy machine guns. Morning of May 28, Yamagata's infantry struck Soviet MPR near Nomonhan, routing lightly armed MPR cavalry and forcing Soviet retreats toward the Halha. Shoaaiibuu rushed his training company forward; Japanese overran his post, killing him and most staff. As combat neared the river, Soviet artillery and armored cars slowed Yamagata. He redirected to a low hill miles east of the Halha with dug in Soviets—failing to notify Azuma. Bykov regrouped 1 to 2 miles east of the Halha Holsten junction, holding firm. By late morning, Yamagata stalled, digging in against Soviet barrages. Azuma, radio silent due to faults, neared the bridge to find robust Soviet defenses. Artillery commander Lieutenant Yu Vakhtin shifted his 4 76 mm guns east to block seizure. Azuma lacked artillery or anti tank tools, unable to advance. With Yamagata bogged down, Azuma became encircled, the encirclers encircled. Runners reached Yamagata, but his dispersed units couldn't rally or breakthrough. By noon, Azuma faced infantry and cavalry from the east, bombardments from west (both Halha sides). Dismounted cavalry dug sandy defenses. Azuma could have broken out but held per mission, awaiting Yamagata, unaware of the plan shift. Pressure mounted: Major I M Remizov's full 149th Regiment recent Tamsag Bulak arrivals trucked in, tilting odds. Resupply failed; ammo dwindled. Post dusk slackening: A major urged withdrawal; Azuma refused, deeming retreat shameful without orders, a Japanese army hallmark, where "retreat" was taboo, replaced by euphemisms like "advance in a different direction." Unauthorized pullback meant execution. Dawn May 29: Fiercer Soviet barrage, 122 mm howitzers, field guns, mortars, armored cars collapsed trenches. An incendiary hit Azuma's sedan, igniting trucks with wounded and ammo. By late afternoon, Soviets closed to 50 yards on 3 fronts; armored cars breached rear. Survivors fought desperately. Between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., Azuma led 24 men in a banzai charge, cut down by machine guns. A wounded medical lieutenant ordered escapes; 4 succeeded. Rest killed or captured. Komatsubara belatedly reinforced Yamagata on May 29 with artillery, anti tank guns, and fresh infantry. Sources claim Major Tsuji arrived, rebuked Yamagata for inaction, and spurred corpse recovery over 3 nights, yielding ~200 bodies, including Azuma's. Yamagata withdrew to Kanchuerhmiao, unable to oust foes. Ironically, Remizov mistook recovery truck lights for attacks, briefly pulling back west on May 30. By June 3, discovering the exit, Soviet MPR reoccupied the zone. Japanese blamed:  (1) poor planning/recon by Komatsubara and Yamagata,  (2) comms failures,  (3) Azuma's heavy weapon lack. Losses: ~200 Azuma dead, plus 159 killed, 119 wounded, 12 missing from main force, total 500, 25% of detachment. Soviets praised Vakhtin for thwarting pincers. Claims: Bykov 60 to 70 casualties; TASS 40 killed, 70 wounded total Soviet/MPR. Recent Russian: 138 killed, 198 wounded. MPR cavalry hit hard by Japanese and friendly fire. Soviet media silent until June 26; KwAHQ censored, possibly misleading Tokyo. May 30: Kwantung Chief of Staff General Rensuke Isogai assured AGS of avoiding prolongation via heavy frontier blows, downplaying Soviet buildup and escalation. He requested river crossing gear urgently.   This hinted at Halha invasion (even per Japanese borders: MPR soil). AGS's General Gun Hashimoto affirmed trust in localization: Soviets' vexations manageable, chastisement easy. Colonel Masazumi Inada's section assessed May 31: 1. USSR avoids expansion.  2. Trust Kwantung localization.  3. Intervene on provocative acts like deep MPR air strikes. Phase 1 ended: Kwantung called it mutual win loss, but inaccurate, Azuma destroyed, heavy tolls, remorse gnawing Komatsubara. On June 1, 1939, an urgent summons from Moscow pulled the young deputy commander of the Byelorussian Military District from Minsk to meet Defense Commissar Marshal Kliment Voroshilov. He boarded the first train with no evident concern, even as the army purges faded into memory. This rising cavalry- and tank-expert, Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov, would later help defend Moscow in 1941, triumph at Stalingrad and Kursk, and march to Berlin as a Hero of the Soviet Union.Born in 1896 to a poor family headed by a cobbler, Zhukov joined the Imperial Army in 1915 as a cavalryman. Of average height but sturdy build, he excelled in horsemanship and earned the Cross of St. George and noncommissioned status for bravery in 1916. After the October Revolution, he joined the Red Army and the Bolshevik Party, fighting in the Civil War from 1918 to 1921. His proletarian roots, tactical skill, and ambition propelled him: command of a regiment by 1923, a division by 1931. An early advocate of tanks, he survived the purges, impressing superiors as a results-driven leader and playing a key role in his assignment to Mongolia. In Voroshilov's office on June 2, Zhukov learned of recent clashes. Ordered to fly east, assess the situation, and assume command if needed, he soon met acting deputy chief Ivan Smorodinov, who urged candid reports. Europe's war clouds and rising tensions with Japan concerned the Kremlin. Hours later, Zhukov and his staff flew east. Arriving June 5 at Tamsag Bulak (57th Corps HQ), Zhukov met the staff and found Corps Commander Nikolai Feklenko and most aides clueless; only Regimental Commissar M. S. Nikishev had visited the front. Zhukov toured with Nikishev that afternoon and was impressed by his grasp. By day's end, Zhukov bluntly reported: this is not a simple border incident; the Japanese are likely to escalate; the 57th Corps is inadequate. He suggested holding the eastern Halha bridgehead until reinforcements could enable a counteroffensive, and he criticized Feklenko. Moscow replied on June 6: relieve Feklenko; appoint Zhukov. Reinforcements arrived: the 36th Mechanized Infantry Division; the 7th, 8th, and 9th Mechanized Brigades; the 11th Tank Brigade; the 8th MPR Cavalry Division; a heavy artillery regiment; an air wing of more than 100 aircraft, including 21 pilots who had earned renown in the Spanish Civil War. The force was redesignated as the First Army Group. In June, these forces surged toward Tamsag Bulak, eighty miles west of Halha. However, General Michitaro Komatsubara's 23rd Division and the Kwantung Army Headquarters missed the buildup and the leadership change, an intelligence failure born of carelessness and hubris and echoing May's Azuma disaster, with grave battlefield consequences. Early June remained relatively quiet: the Soviet MPR expanded the east-bank perimeter modestly; there was no major Japanese response. KwAHQ's Commander General Kenkichi Ueda, hoping for a quick closure, toured the Fourth Army from May 31 to June 18. Calm broke on June 19. Komatsubara reported two Soviet strikes inside Manchukuo: 15 planes hit Arshan, inflicting casualties on men and horses; 30 aircraft set fire to 100 petroleum barrels near Kanchuerhmiao. In fact, the raids were less dramatic than described: not on Kanchuerhmiao town (a 3,000-person settlement, 40 miles northwest of Nomonhan) but on a supply dump 12 miles south of it. "Arshan" referred to a small village near the border, near Arshanmiao, a Manchukuoan cavalry depot, not a major railhead at Harlun Arshan 100 miles southeast. The raids were strafing runs rather than bombs. Possibly retaliation for May 15's Japanese raid on the MPR Outpost 7 (two killed, 15 wounded) or a response to Zhukov's bridgehead push. Voroshilov authorized the action; motive remained unclear. Nonetheless, KwAHQ, unused to air attacks after dominating skies in Manchuria, Shanghai (1932), and China, was agitated. The situation resembled a jolt akin to the 1973 North Vietnamese strike on U.S. bases in Thailand: not unprovoked, but shocking. Midday June 19, the Operations Staff met. Major Masanobu Tsuji urged swift reprisal; Colonel Masao Terada urged delay in light of the Tientsin crisis (the new Japanese blockade near Peking). Tsuji argued that firmness at Nomonhan would impress Britain; inaction would invite deeper Soviet bombardments or invasion. He swayed Chief Colonel Takushiro Hattori and others, including Terada. They drafted a briefing: the situation was grave; passivity risked a larger invasion and eroded British respect for Japanese might. After two hours of joint talks, most KwAHQ members supported a strong action. Tsuji drafted a major Halha crossing plan to destroy Soviet MPR forces. Hattori and Terada pressed the plan to Chief of Staff General Rensuke Isogai, an expert on Manchukuo affairs but not operations; he deferred to Deputy General Otozaburo Yano, who was absent. They argued urgency; Isogai noted delays in AGS approval. The pair contended for local Kwantung prerogative, citing the 1937 Amur cancellation; AGS would likely veto. Under pressure, Isogai assented, pending Ueda's approval. Ueda approved but insisted that the 23rd Division lead, not the 7th. Hattori noted the 7th's superiority (four regiments in a "square" arrangement versus the 23rd's three regiments, with May unreliability). Ueda prioritized Komatsubara's honor: assigning another division would imply distrust; "I'd rather die." The plan passed on June 19, an example of gekokujo in action. The plan called for reinforcing the 23rd with: the 2nd Air Group (180 aircraft, Lieutenant General Tetsuji Gigi); the Yasuoka Detachment (Lieutenant General Masaomi Yasuoka: two tank regiments, motorized artillery, and the 26th Infantry of the 7th). Total strength: roughly 15,000 men, 120 guns, 70 tanks, 180 aircraft. KwAHQ estimated the enemy at about 1,000 infantry, 10 artillery pieces, and about 12 armored vehicles, expecting a quick victory. Reconnaissance to Halha was curtailed to avoid alerting the Soviets. Confidence ran high, even as intel warned otherwise. Not all leaders were convinced: the 23rd's ordnance colonel reportedly committed suicide over "awful equipment." An attaché, Colonel Akio Doi, warned of growing Soviet buildup, but operations dismissed the concern. In reality, Zhukov's force comprised about 12,500 men, 109 guns, 186 tanks, 266 armored cars, and more than 100 aircraft, offset by the Soviets' armor advantage. The plan echoed Yamagata's failed May 28 initiative: the 23rd main body would seize the Fui Heights (11 miles north of Halha's Holsten junction), cross by pontoon, and sweep south along the west bank toward the Soviet bridge. Yasuoka would push southeast of Halha to trap and destroy the enemy at the junction. On June 20, Tsuji briefed Komatsubara at Hailar, expressing Ueda's trust while pressing to redeem May's failures. Limited pontoon capacity would not support armor; the operation would be vulnerable to air power. Tsuji's reconnaissance detected Soviet air presence at Tamsag Bulak, prompting a preemptive strike and another plan adjustment. KwAHQ informed Tokyo of the offensive in vague terms (citing raids but withholding air details). Even this caused debate; Minister Seishiro Itagaki supported Ueda's stance, favoring a limited operation to ease nerves. Tokyo concurred, unaware of the air plans. Fearing a veto on the Tamsag Bulak raid (nearly 100 miles behind MPR lines), KwAHQ shielded details from the Soviets and Tokyo. A June 29–30 ground attack was prepared; orders were relayed by courier. The leak reached Tokyo on June 24. Deputy Chief General Tetsuzo Nakajima telegrammed three points: 1) AGS policy to contain the conflict and avoid West MPR air attacks;  2) bombing risks escalation;  3) sending Lieutenant Colonel Yadoru Arisue on June 25 for liaison. Polite Japanese diplomatic phrasing allowed Operations to interpret the message as a suggestion. To preempt Arisue's explicit orders, Tsuji urged secrecy from Ueda, Isogai, and Yano, and an advanced raid to June 27. Arisue arrived after the raid on Tamsag Bulak and Bain Tumen (deeper into MPR territory, now near Choibalsan). The Raid resulted in approximately 120 Japanese planes surprising the Soviets, grounding and destroying aircraft and scrambling their defense. Tsuji, flying in a bomber, claimed 25 aircraft destroyed on the ground and about 100 in the air. Official tallies reported 98 destroyed and 51 damaged; ground kills estimated at 50 to 60 at Bain Tumen. Japanese losses were relatively light: one bomber, two fighters, one scout; seven dead. Another Japanese bomber was shot down over MPR, but the crew was rescued. The raid secured air superiority for July.   Moscow raged over the losses and the perceived failure to warn in time. In the purge era, blame fell on suspected spies and traitors; Deputy Mongolian Commander Luvsandonoi and ex-57th Deputy A. M. Kushchev were accused, arrested, and sent to Moscow. Luvsandonoi was executed; Kushchev received a four-year sentence, later rising to major general and Hero. KwAHQ celebrated; Operations notified AGS by radio. Colonel Masazumi Inada rebuked: "You damned idiot! What do you think the true meaning of this little success is?" A withering reprimand followed. Stunned but unrepentant, KwAHQ soon received Tokyo's formal reprimand: "Report was received today regarding bombing of Outer Mongolian territory by your air units… . Since this action is in fundamental disagreement with policy which we understood your army was taking to settle incident, it is extremely regretted that advance notice of your intent was not received. Needless to say, this matter is attended with such farreaching consequences that it can by no means be left to your unilateral decision. Hereafter, existing policy will be definitely and strictly observed. It is requested that air attack program be discontinued immediately" By Order of the Chief of Staff  By this time, Kwantung Army staff officers stood in high dudgeon. Tsuji later wrote that "tremendous combat results were achieved by carrying out dangerous operations at the risk of our lives. It is perfectly clear that we were carrying out an act of retaliation. What kind of General Staff ignores the psychology of the front lines and tramples on their feelings?" Tsuji drafted a caustic reply, which Kwantung Army commanders sent back to Tokyo, apparently without Ueda or other senior KwAHQ officers' knowledge: "There appear to be certain differences between the Army General Staff and this Army in evaluating the battlefield situation and the measures to be adopted. It is requested that the handling of trivial border-area matters be entrusted to this Army." That sarcastic note from KwAHQ left a deep impression at AGS, which felt something had to be done to restore discipline and order. When General Nakajima informed the Throne about the air raid, the emperor rebuked him and asked who would assume responsibility for the unauthorized attack. Nakajima replied that military operations were ongoing, but that appropriate measures would be taken after this phase ended. Inada sent Terada a telegram implying that the Kwantung Army staff officers responsible would be sacked in due course. Inada pressed to have Tsuji ousted from Kwantung Army immediately, but personnel matters went through the Army Ministry, and Army Minister Itagaki, who knew Tsuji personally, defended him. Tokyo recognized that the situation was delicate; since 1932, Kwantung Army had operated under an Imperial Order to "defend Manchukuo," a broad mandate. Opinions differed in AGS about how best to curb Kwantung Army's operational prerogatives. One idea was to secure Imperial sanction for a new directive limiting Kwantung Army's autonomous combat actions to no more than one regiment. Several other plans circulated. In the meantime, Kwantung Army needed tighter control. On June 29, AGS issued firm instructions to KwAHQ: Directives: a) Kwantung Army is responsible for local settlement of border disputes. b) Areas where the border is disputed, or where defense is tactically unfeasible, need not be defended. Orders: c) Ground combat will be limited to the border region between Manchukuo and Outer Mongolia east of Lake Buir Nor. d) Enemy bases will not be attacked from the air. With this heated exchange of messages, the relationship between Kwantung Army and AGS reached a critical moment. Tsuji called it the "breaking point" between Hsinking and Tokyo. According to Colonel Inada, after this "air raid squabble," gekokujo became much more pronounced in Hsinking, especially within Kwantung Army's Operations Section, which "ceased making meaningful reports" to the AGS Operations Section, which he headed. At KwAHQ, the controversy and the perception of AGS interference in local affairs hardened the resolve of wavering staff officers to move decisively against the USSR. Thereafter, Kwantung Army officers as a group rejected the General Staff's policy of moderation in the Nomonhan incident. Tsuji characterized the conflict between Kwantung Army and the General Staff as the classic clash between combat officers and "desk jockeys." In his view, AGS advocated a policy of not invading enemy territory even if one's own territory was invaded, while Kwantung Army's policy was not to allow invasion. Describing the mindset of the Kwantung Army (and his own) toward the USSR in this border dispute, Tsuji invoked the samurai warrior's warning: "Do not step any closer or I shall be forced to cut you down." Tsuji argued that Kwantung Army had to act firmly at Nomonhan to avoid a larger war later. He also stressed the importance, shared by him and his colleagues, of Kwantung Army maintaining its dignity, which he believed was threatened by both enemy actions and the General Staff. In this emotionally charged atmosphere, the Kwantung Army launched its July offensive. The success of the 2nd Air Group's attack on Tamsag Bulak further inflated KwAHQ's confidence in the upcoming offensive. Although aerial reconnaissance had been intentionally limited to avoid alarming or forewarning the enemy, some scout missions were flown. The scouts reported numerous tank emplacements under construction, though most reports noted few tanks; a single report of large numbers of tanks was downplayed at headquarters. What drew major attention at KwAHQ were reports of large numbers of trucks leaving the front daily and streaming westward into the Mongolian interior. This was interpreted as evidence of a Soviet pullback from forward positions, suggesting the enemy might sense the imminent assault. Orders were issued to speed up final preparations for the assault before Soviet forces could withdraw from the area where the Japanese "meat cleaver" would soon dismember them. What the Japanese scouts had actually observed was not a Soviet withdrawal, but part of a massive truck shuttle that General Grigori Shtern, now commander of Soviet Forces in the Far East, organized to support Zhukov. Each night, Soviet trucks, from distant MPR railway depots to Tamsag Bulak and the combat zone, moved eastward with lights dimmed, carrying supplies and reinforcements. By day, the trucks returned westward for fresh loads. It was these returning trucks, mostly empty, that the Japanese scouts sighted. The Kwantung interpretation of this mass westbound traffic was a serious error, though understandable. The Soviet side was largely ignorant of Japanese preparations, partly because the June 27 air raid had disrupted Soviet air operations, including reconnaissance. In late June, the 23rd Division and Yasuoka's tank force moved from Hailar and Chiangchunmiao toward Nomonhan. A mix of military and civilian vehicles pressed into service, but there was still insufficient motorized transport to move all troops and equipment at once. Most infantry marched the 120 miles to the combat zone, under a hot sun, carrying eighty-pound loads. They arrived after four to six days with little time to recover before the scheduled assault. With Komatsubara's combined force of about 15,000 men, 120 guns, and 70 tanks poised to attack, Kwantung Army estimated Soviet-MPR strength near Nomonhan and the Halha River at about 1,000 men, perhaps ten anti-aircraft guns, ten artillery pieces, and several dozen tanks. In reality, Japanese air activity, especially the big raid of June 27, had put the Soviets on alert. Zhukov suspected a ground attack might occur, though nothing as audacious as a large-scale crossing of the Halha was anticipated. During the night of July 1, Zhukov moved his 11th Tank Brigade, 7th Mechanized Brigade, and 24th Mechanized Infantry Regiment (36th Division) from their staging area near Tamsag Bulak to positions just west of the Halha River. Powerful forces on both sides were being marshaled with little knowledge of the enemy's disposition. As the sun scorched the Mongolian steppes, the stage was set for a clash that would echo through history. General Komatsubara's 23rd Division, bolstered by Yasuoka's armored might and the skies commanded by Gigi's air group, crept toward the Halha River like a predator in the night. Fifteen thousand Japanese warriors, their boots heavy with dust and resolve, prepared to cross the disputed waters and crush what they believed was a faltering foe. Little did they know, Zhukov's reinforcements, tanks rumbling like thunder, mechanized brigades poised in the shadows, had transformed the frontier into a fortress of steel. Miscalculations piled like sand dunes: Japanese scouts mistook supply convoys for retreats, while Soviet eyes, blinded by the June raid, underestimated the impending storm. Kwantung's gekokujo spirit burned bright, defying Tokyo's cautions, as both sides hurtled toward a brutal reckoning. What began as border skirmishes now threatened to erupt into full-scale war, testing the mettle of empires on the edge. 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. Patrols in May led to failed Japanese offensives, like Colonel Yamagata's disastrous assault and the Azuma detachment's annihilation. Tensions rose with air raids, including Japan's June strike on Soviet bases. By July, misjudged intelligence set the stage for a major confrontation, testing imperial ambitions amid global war clouds.

Sixteen days missing. A SWAT raid that went nowhere. A sheriff who says it could take years.Friday night's operation looked like the breakthrough—federal warrant, tactical teams, a "person of interest" stopped in a Range Rover. By Saturday, everyone was released without charges.Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed: "No sign of Nancy was found."Then he told the New York Times the case could take "weeks or months or even years" to solve.Nancy Guthrie is 84 years old. She needs daily heart medication. She hasn't had it for over two weeks.The investigation is fracturing. The FBI wanted evidence sent to Quantico—Nanos sent it to a private Florida lab. An FBI source called it "insane." Investigators are now "leaning away" from everyone they've looked at: family, the Rio Rico detainee, Friday's target.DNA from a glove found two miles from the home is entering CODIS today. Experts say DNA from inside the home may be more significant.An inside source says investigators believe this was a burglary gone wrong. The FBI won't commit to any single theory.And Savannah Guthrie addressed her mother's captor Sunday: "It's never too late to do the right thing."This is where the case stands Monday morning.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #TrueCrimeToday #MissingPersons #FBI #CODIS #TucsonArizona #Kidnapping #SheriffNanos #BreakingNewsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

The biggest show of force in two weeks—and it produced nothing.Friday night: SWAT raid two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home. Three detained. A "person of interest" questioned at a Culver's parking lot. His Range Rover searched and towed.Saturday morning: Everyone released. No arrests. Sheriff Nanos confirming "no sign of Nancy was found."Then Nanos told the New York Times finding her could take "years."An 84-year-old woman who needs daily heart medication. Missing for sixteen days. And the sheriff is measuring his timeline in years.This episode exposes the dysfunction: FBI and sheriff fighting over which lab processes DNA evidence. Sixteen gloves collected—fifteen discarded by the searchers themselves. The one glove that matters now entering CODIS.Inside sources say burglary gone wrong. The FBI says "myriad of theories." Nobody's on the same page.And Savannah Guthrie, speaking directly to whoever has her mother: "You're not lost or alone. It's never too late to do the right thing."That's an off-ramp for someone in over their head. The question is whether anyone's listening.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #MissingMom #TrueCrime #FBI #SWATRaid #CODIS #DNAEvidence #SheriffNanos #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell tackle a packed Monday mailbag dominated by questions about the FBI raid on the Fulton County Elections office and what it could mean for trust in Georgia's voting system. They break down the unsealed affidavit, revisit the long-debunked allegations at the heart of the probe, and examine the political response from state leaders, including Brad Raffensperger. The episode also turns to the alleged First Liberty Ponzi scheme and growing concerns about a potential Department of Homeland Security shutdown tied to the immigration debate in Washington. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raidījumu esam veltījuši Baltijas jūrai un vairākiem interesantiem pētījumiem, kas atklāj jaunus faktus par mūsu jūru. Latvijas Hidroekoloģijas institūta biologi veikuši pētījumus gan par atjaunojošajām akvakultūrām Baltijas jūrā un to, kā aļģes un gliemenes varētu palīdzēt uzlabot ūdens kvalitāti, gan par to, kā ziemas ļauj prognozēt cianobaktēriju jeb zilaļģu ziedēšanu vasarā. Iepazīstam dažādos pētījumus! Raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā stāsta Latvijas Hidroekoloģijas institūta pētniece Maija Viška, Latvijas Hidroekoloģijas institūta vadošā pētniece Anda Ikauniece un Latvijas Hidroekoloģijas institūta vadošā pētniece Ineta Liepiņa-Leimane.   Kas liek ledum būt slidenam un kā to sacensībās padara vēl slidenāku? Slidu, kamaniņu un hokeja nūju skaņas pašlaik XXV ziemas olimpisko spēļu laikā Milānā un Kortīnā dzirdamas daudz. Olimpiskā ledus saķere un slīdamība ir vesela fizikas un ķīmijas principu buķete, un tieši olimpiādes laikā šis temats, piemēram, ātrslidošanas kontekstā, plašāk pētīts rakstā tiešsaistes žurnālā “National Geographic”. Ledus slīdamības principi labi zināmi ir Mārtiņam Rubenim, Rīgas Tehniskās universitātes Sporta tehnoloģiju centra vadītājam, kā arī Latvijas izlases trenerim, inženierim-mehāniķim kamaniņu sporta izlasei olimpiskajās spēlēs Kortīnā. Mārtiņš arī bijis pirmais sportists neatkarīgās Latvijas sporta vēsturē, kurš izcīnījis medaļu ziemas olimpiskajās spēlēs, un tā bija bronzas medaļa 2006. gadā Turīnā, Itālijā. Ar Mārtiņu tiekamies attālināti, jo viņš atrodas Kortīnā. Ar viņu runājam par svarīgākajiem principiem, lai ledus labi slīdētu. Vai tā tas ir bijis Kortīnā?

Milānas-Kortīnas 2026. gada ziemas olimpiskajās spēlēs svētdien, 15. februārī, Latvijas hokeja valstsvienība noslēdza grupu turnīru ar spēli pret Dānijas izlasi. Latvijas izlase piedzīvoja zaudējumu ar 2:4. Izskatījās, ka Dānijas hokejisti spēles sākumā pret Latviju vēl nebija aizmiguši pēc iepriekšējā vakara vēlās spēles pret ASV, bet mūsējos iepriekšējās dienas uzvara pār Vāciju varbūt bija mazliet iemidzinājusi. Jo vakar, izšķirošajā spēlē par to, ar ko kuram būs jāspēlē olimpiskajā turnīrā, dāņi jau pēc piecām spēlētām minūtēm bija vadībā. Pēc spēles izsakās Eduards Tralmaks, Kaspars Daugaviņš, un galvenais treneris Harijs Vītoliņš. Latvija savā apakšgrupā pēdējā vietā, aiz dāņiem vāciešiem un amerikāņiem. Rīt, 17. februārī, pirmā izslēgšanas spēle un tā būs pret Zviedriju. Vakar arī norisinājās iedzīšanas brauciens biatlonā sievietēm, kurā Estere Volfa sasniedza Latvijas otro visu laiku labāko rezultātu olimpiskajā sieviešu biatlonā. Raidījumā iespaidos dalās Estere Volfa un tad arī Baiba Bendika un Sanita Buliņa. Vakar arī ar izcīnītu 13. vietu 15 komandu konkurencē pāru stafetē olimpiskās skeletona sacensības Kortīnas ledus trasē noslēdza Latvijas skeletonisti Marta Andžāne un Emīls Indriksons. Bet zelta medaļu izcīnīja Martins Dukurs kā Lielbritānijas komandas treneris. Šodien jau šajā trasē startēs bobslejisti. Vēl šodien iepriekš neplānotais starts šottrekistam Reinim Bērziņam 500 metros pēc tam, kad bronzas medaļnieks Roberts Krūzbergs pēc traumas atdeva šo vietu savam cīņu biedram. Bobslejs un šorttreks jau priekšpudienā.

In this episode, I unpack the dynamic character that is Dangerfield Newby, the real life inspiration for Quentin Tarantino's title character in the film "Django Unchained." For many years Dangerfield Newby was viewed as a villain. He took part in John Brown's 1859 raid on the military arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. These raiders took people hostage. They killed people. But when we take a closer look at their motives for carrying out these violent offenses, when we read the letter removed from the pocket of Dangerfield's lifeless body, a letter written by a desperate and terrified wife, the question emerges: were these men actually villains? Or were they heroes? Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources: History.com “John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry”History.com “John Brown”Harriet Newby LettersBlack Past “Dangerfield F. Newby”American Battlefield Trust “Dangerfield Newby”Emerging Civil War “The Newby Family Fights for Freedom”WTRF “Black History: Former slave and Ohioan Dangerfield Newby's life story ranges from hopeful to horrific”Wikipedia “Dangerfield Newby”Shoot me a message! Support the show

The Wall Street Journal has reported that the Pentagon used Anthropic's AI model, Claude, as part of its operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in January. We take a closer look in this edition of Tech 24.

Viņš bijis mākslinieks-inscenētājs ap 30 filmām, visvairāk strādāts kopā ar režisoriem Rolandu Kalniņu ("Es visu atceros, Ričards!”) un Aloizu Brenču ("Liekam būt", "Kas lietus un vēji sitas logā", "Ilgais ceļš kāpās"), taču bija arī filmas, kuras tika vai nu iznīcinātas vai palikušas tikai iecerēs, kā Rolanda Kalniņa "Jahta vārdā Žanna". Ko dara kino mākslinieks? Un cik spītīgam viņam jābūt? Ko nozīmēja filmai iziet cauri visiem padomju cenzūras sietiem? Iespējams, dažas atbildes atrodamas kinomākslinieka Gunāra Baloža grāmatā "Cits kino”. Sākumā viņš tos rakstījis saviem bērniem un mazbērniem kā dzimtas stāstus, bet ar laiku arvien lielāku vietu ieņēma kino, tagad tā ir grāmata "Cits kino. Latviešu kino mākslinieka dzīve un darbs ". Gunārs Balodis bija arī gleznotājs. Gunāra Baloža meita Laila stāsta, ka grāmatā redzamas gandrīz visas Gunāra Baloža skices, jo lielākā daļa darbu (arī gleznas) gāja bojā ugunsgrēkā Rīgas darbnīcā, kur tie bija atvesti darbi arī no Cēsīm, lai gatavotos personālizstādei. Latvijas Kinomuzejs savā jaunajā mājvietā Tabakas fabrikā uzsāka darbu ar izstādi par filmu māksliniekiem. Viens no viņiem ir Gunārs Balodis. Viņš un Uldis Pauzers ir pirmie speciālo filmu scenogrāfa profesiju apguvušie latviešu mākslinieki. Savus zīmējumus mākslinieks Gunārs Balodis ir novēlējis Latvijas Kino muzejam, un daži no tiem aplūkojami izstādē. Gunārs Balodis pēc studijām Maskavā bija iecerējis veidot filmu, kas galarezultātā tapa Rolanda Kalniņa režisētajā "Es visu atceros, Ričard!". Kā tika pārstrādāts scenārijs daudzsēriju filmai "Ilgais ceļš kāpās", no kuras filmas veidošanas mākslinieks gandrīz atteicās – par to visu tagad var lasīt Gunāra Baloža grāmatā "Cits kino". Grāmatu izdevuši „Latvijas Mediji”. Raidījumu atbalsta:

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Unsealed affidavits related to the FBI raid on the Fulton County elections hub shows it's part of an investigation into "deficiencies or defects" in the 2020 vote count. It is part of President Donald Trump's unfounded claims of election fraud in Georgia. Also,a small Hall County city is asking the federal government to pause plans to use an industrial warehouse for an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement processing facility. And jury selection is complete in the trial of the father of the alleged Apalachee school shooter. He faces 29 counts, including two counts of second-degree murder, and is one of a handful of parents around the country charged with crimes after their children are accused of committing acts of violence. Plus, after more than three decades as Southwest Atlanta's go-to African American bookstore, the Greenbriar Mall's MEDU Bookstore will close this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Šodien, 14. februārī, virkne notikumu ar Latvijas sportistu līdzdalību. Vispriecīgākie droši vien ir hokeja līdzjutēji, jo Latvijas hokejisti pārspēja Vāciju olimpiskajā turnīrā ar 4:3. Savukārt Elvis Opmanis noslēdzis savas debijas olimpiskās spēles ar 45. vietu kalnu slēpošanas milzu slalomā, bet distanču slēpošanā mūsu dāmas (Patrīcija Eiduka, Kitija Auziņa, Linda Kaparkalēja, Samanta Krampe) 4x7,5km stafetē palika 17. vietā.  Hokeja izlase šodien aizvadīja otro spēli turnīrā un ar 4:3 apspēlēja Vāciju. Atskatāmies uz aizvadīto maču kopā ar Latvijas Radio korespondentu Milānā Māri Bergu. Jau rīt hokejisti mērosies spēkiem ar Dānijas izlasi. Raidījuma skanēšanas laikā noslēdzās arī 7,5 km sprints biatlonā sievietēm, kur pie lielas snigšanas startēja arī četras latvietes. Vislabāk veicās Baibai Bendikai, kurai 15. vieta, Estere Volfa - 16. vietā, savukārt Sanita Buliņa palika 38. vietā, bet Annija Keita Sabule - 71. vietā.  Baiba Bendika, Estere Volfa un Sanita Buliņa ir kvalificējušās iedzīšanas sacensībām, kas norisināsies jau rīt, 15. februārī. Šovakar vēl Marta Andžāne aizvadīs 3. un 4. braucienu skeletonā. Marta pēc pirmās dienas ir 18. vietā. Sacensībās startē arī Dārta Zunte, kura pārstāv Igauniju. Arī viņai šīs ir pirmās olimpiskās spēlesun viņa pēc pirmajiem diviem braucieniem ir 22. pozīcijā. Savukārt šorttreka kvalifikācijas sacensībās 1500 metros piedalīsies Roberts Krūzbergs, kurš 1000 metru distancē izcīnīja 5. vietu.

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President Trump is tacitly threatening to interfere in the 2026 elections. He's urged Republicans to “nationalize” them and recently said he regrets not seizing voting machines in 2020. Last month the FBI seized ballot boxes in Fulton County, Georgia as part of some sort of criminal investigation that remains murky. Now it's being reported that this FBI move originated with claims from a well-known election denier that have been widely debunked. This raises serious worries that Trump could direct the FBI to seize 2026 midterm ballot boxes based on a similarly spurious rationale. We talked to Lauren Groh-Wargo, head of the voting rights group Fair Fight Action. She explains who this election denier is, decodes the latest revelations about the FBI's action in Georgia, walks through how Trump could attempt to disrupt the 2026 midterm vote count, and lays out ways that local officials—and the rest of us—can start preparing to fight back. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is tacitly threatening to interfere in the 2026 elections. He's urged Republicans to “nationalize” them and recently said he regrets not seizing voting machines in 2020. Last month the FBI seized ballot boxes in Fulton County, Georgia as part of some sort of criminal investigation that remains murky. Now it's being reported that this FBI move originated with claims from a well-known election denier that have been widely debunked. This raises serious worries that Trump could direct the FBI to seize 2026 midterm ballot boxes based on a similarly spurious rationale. We talked to Lauren Groh-Wargo, head of the voting rights group Fair Fight Action. She explains who this election denier is, decodes the latest revelations about the FBI's action in Georgia, walks through how Trump could attempt to disrupt the 2026 midterm vote count, and lays out ways that local officials—and the rest of us—can start preparing to fight back.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump is tacitly threatening to interfere in the 2026 elections. He's urged Republicans to “nationalize” them and recently said he regrets not seizing voting machines in 2020. Last month the FBI seized ballot boxes in Fulton County, Georgia as part of some sort of criminal investigation that remains murky. Now it's being reported that this FBI move originated with claims from a well-known election denier that have been widely debunked. This raises serious worries that Trump could direct the FBI to seize 2026 midterm ballot boxes based on a similarly spurious rationale. We talked to Lauren Groh-Wargo, head of the voting rights group Fair Fight Action. She explains who this election denier is, decodes the latest revelations about the FBI's action in Georgia, walks through how Trump could attempt to disrupt the 2026 midterm vote count, and lays out ways that local officials—and the rest of us—can start preparing to fight back. Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Šogad par gada ģeovietu izvēlēta visai neparasta parādība dabā - karsta kritene Salaspilī. Šie neparastie "caurumi" zemē sastopami daudzviet pasaulē un pārsvarā rodas aktīvu pazemes ūdeņu ietekmē. Ko zinām par kritenēm Latvijā un pasaulē un kāds nepārvarams un neredzams spēks liek veidoties šīm bedrēm zemē? Raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā skaidro Latvijas Universitātes Eksakto zinātņu un tehnoloģiju fakultātes asociētais profesors, ģeologs Ģirts Stinkulis un Latvijas Universitātes Eksakto zinātņu un tehnoloģiju fakultātes vadošā pētniece, hidroģeoloģe Aija Dēliņa. Salaspils karsta kritene ir unikāla ar to, ka izveidojusies nesen – 2021. gadā. Tās pamatnē zem cilvēka veidota uzbēruma un kvartāra nogulumiem atsedzas devona nogulumieži, t. sk. augšējā devona Salaspils svītas ģipši. Tā kā ģipši ir Latvijas šķīstošākie ieži, visaktīvāko karsta procesu saistība tieši ar Salaspils svītu mūsu valsts teritorijā ir acīmredzama. Salaspils svītas ģipšainie ieži ir pakļauti aktīviem karsta procesiem Skaistkalnes, Allažu, Baldones apkārtnē un citur.  Zinātnes ziņās neparasts stāsts par skudrām, kuru karalienes spēj izdēt olas divām dažādām sugām. Daudziem sociālajiem kukaiņiem vairošanās pati par sevi ir visai savāda, taču Ibērijas skudra (Messor ibericus) paceļ šo dīvainību jaunā līmenī. Žurnāla “Nature” publikācijā pagājušā gada rudenī ziņots, ka šīs sugas mātītes, konkrēti karalienes, pārojas ar citas sugas tēviņiem, pēc tam tos klonē, un tas nozīmē, ka Messor ibericus ir vienīgais zināmais organisms, kas pats par sevi pavairo divas sugas. Tādējādi Ibērijas skudra nosaukta par vissarežģītāko koloniālo dzīvības formu, kas līdz šim zināma. Ne viens vien pētnieks pauž izbrīnu par šādu parādību, sakot, ka tam ir grūti noticēt un ka tas paplašina mūsu izpratni par evolucionāro bioloģiju. Vaicājam Latvijas Universitātes bioloģijas profesoram Indriķim Kramam, vai šāda skudru īpašība viņā rada pārsteigumu.

Vadīšana ir darbs, kuru kādam jāuzņemas, tomēr vadītājs arī ir cilvēks un, protams, arī darbinieks. Kādam vajadzētu būt labam vadītājam un ko mēs ar to saprotam? Raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot analizē setificēta supervizore Rūta Bumbiere, emocionālās inteliģences praktiķe, biznesa trenere un konsultante Jana Strogonova un "Sense of Team" vadītājs Valdis Vanags. Ierakstā uzklausām Agneses Alksnes-Bensones pieredzi. Viņa ir Latvijas korporatīvās sociālās atbildības platformas valdes priekšsēdētāja un uzņēmuma "Sustainability Partners" vadītāja. Viņas kā vadītājs pienākums ir komunicēt ar ļoti daudziem sadarbības partneriem, jo, piemēram, biedrībā gada laikā ir sadarbība ar vairāk nekā 100 partneriem. Jana Strogonova vērtē, ka vadītājam vispirms jābūt cilvēcīgam un jāmīl strādāt ar cilvēkiem. Tas var būt liels izaicinājums, jo reizēm par vadītājiem kļūst tie, kas nemīl cilvēkus. Vadītājam vienlaikus jāspēj būt cilvēcīgam un prasīgam. Jāspēj rast balanss. Rūta Bumbiere atzīst, ka vadītāja darbā ir daudz bailes un nedrošības, ir jāmācās godīgi un konstruktīvi sniegt atgriezenisko saiti. Protams, ir jāstrādā ar darbiniekiem, bet vadītājam ir arī jāmāk labi vadīt savu laiku un saprast savas emocijas. „Organizācijām vajadzētu mācīt vadītājus,” norāda Rūta Bumbiere. Kā arī bilst, ka vadītāja darbā ir daudz izaicinājumu. Jana Strogonova skaidro, ka vadītājam ir jārunā ar cilvēkiem. „Galvenais uzdevums, kam būtu jāaizņem 90 procentus vadītāja laika, ir komunikācija,” uzskata Jana Strogonova. "Komunikācija ir pamatprasme." Rūta Bumbiere piebilst, ka arī klausīšanās ir būtiska prasme. Ekstravertiem vadītājiem tā ir problēma. "Ja cilvēki baidās no vadītāja, tur nav nākotnes," vērtē Valdis Vanags.

Building up over a grueling 10 days, there have been a series of rapid-fire breaks in this case, starting with authorities detaining a person for questioning in connection to the disappearance of 84-year-old grandmother Nancy Guthrie in Rio Rico, Arizona and a terrifying video of an armed intruder in a ski mask has been released by the FBI from Nancy's front door camera. - - - Privacy Policy: https://www.dailywire.com/privacy morning wire,morning wire podcast,the morning wire podcast,Georgia Howe,John Bickley,daily wire podcast,podcast,news podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PLUS: GA GOP can't handle 'affordability,' so it resorts back to 'anti-trans' measures & the fuss over PFAS in NW GeorgiaThe unsealing of an affidavit that was the basis for the FBI raid of Fulton County's 2020 ballots is raising fresh questions, along with derision from legal experts.. Ron spoke with State Rep. Saira Draper (HD 90) to allow for a Democratic party response, Draper calling the move politically motivated and warning about chain-of-custody issues and renewed efforts to undermine trust in Georgia's elections. The conversation also touches on the SAVE Act, voter ID debates, and the push to revisit hand-marked paper ballots.Ron also covered Senate Republicans adding anti-trans amendments to a bipartisan health care bill. Georgia Equality's Jeff Graham connected with Ron to explain why advocates say the move targets transgender Georgians and jeopardizes broader health reforms that had broad bipartisan support before the 'poison pill' amendments were added.Then, Democratic Congressional candidate Shawn Harris has been ringing alarm bells since last summer, and a year-long effort between the AJC, Associated Press, AL.com and PBS/Frontline chronicled the carpet industry's use of PFAS ("forever chemicals") in stain resistance while poisoning northwest Georgia water supplies. So of course, Georgia Republicans are racing to sneak a once-dead bill back into relevancy to protest carpet makers from litigation, right? Tune in to catch the Ron Show weekdays from 4-6pm Eastern time on Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com.#HearGeorgiaNow #TheRonShow #SyraDraper #JeffGraham #GeorgiaEquality #FultonCounty #GeorgiaPolitics #ElectionIntegrity #TransRights #SAVEAct

Tagad dzīvojam tik labi, kā nekad, lai saprastu, ka ir tik slikti kā nekad. Iespējams, ka pretrunīgāku apgalvojumu atrast būs grūti. Bet varbūt viss ir loģiski? Kā atšifrēt šo apgalvojumu? Raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot sarunājas bioloģijas zinātņu doktors Indriķis Krams un oftalmoloģe Anda Balgalve. Kas mūsdienu sabiedrības dzīvē ir mainījies un kāpēc jūtamies nelaimīgi, ierakstā vaicājām apzinātības asniedzējam, psihoterapeitam un psihologam Ansim Jurģim Stabingim. 

It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report On today's program: The Trump administration continues its efforts to cover up the Epstein files. Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) says that she looked into the unredacted Epstein files and discovered that Donald Trump never kicked Epstein out Mar-a-Lago as he claims. Ghislaine and Epstein both invoked the fifth amendment when asked about their experiences with Donald Trump. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) points out the inconsistency in Ghislaine Maxwell not pleading the fifth when she spoke to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche but now is using the fifth over questions that do not implicate her. Journalists from ProPublica, Jodi Cohen and Melissa Sanchez join Sam for a conversation about their piece "The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building". In the Fun Half:   Trump administration is expecting a devastating job numbers report on Wednesday and so they have sent out Peter Navarro and Kevin Hassett to blame the numbers on immigrants.   The pedophile formerly known as Prince Andrew's ex-girlfriend says if you're not in the Epstein files "you're a loser".   Howard Lutnick says he searched himself in the Epstein files "just like everyone else".   Bill Maher is an idiot and a shill. His shilling and stupidity are especially blatant when he monologues about how kids aren't protesting the Christian massacres in Nigeria because "it doesn't involve Jews".         all that and more To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. ROCKET MONEY: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster: RocketMoney.com/MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE: Use coupon code "Left Is Best" (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com  Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com

The people running today's ICE hunt clubs may feel untouchable now. After all, people like them always do. But history keeps receipts and is utterly merciless with those who choose to hunt human beings. So did the American South after Reconstruction, when “posses” and “night riders” were praised as patriots until, in the 1950s and 1960s, we finally admitted to ourselves what they really were and did something about it. Georgia Judge Sounds the Alarm Over FBI's Raid. Trump Throws Childish Tantrum at Canada. Racist Alert! Laura Loomer is very upset at “Illegal aliens and Latin “hookers” twerking at the SuperBowl" and "This isn't White enough for me." How can we push back on the normalization of racism?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The FBI raid on a Georgia elections office was fueled by an investigation into so-called "deficiencies" in the 2020 election. That's according to an unsealed FBI agent's affidavit filed by the DOJ in federal court. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Episode Summary:In this episode of Explaining History, Nick delves into the cataclysmic events of 1912-1913 that shattered the Ottoman Empire and set the stage for the First World War.Following the humiliating loss of Libya to Italy, the Balkan states—Serbia, Greece, Montenegro, and Bulgaria—sensed weakness and struck. We explore how this coalition of former subjects mobilized a massive army of over 700,000 men to drive the Ottomans out of Europe.Drawing on Eugene Rogan's The Fall of the Ottomans, Nick examines the internal chaos of the empire, from the violent coup led by Enver Pasha at the Sublime Porte to the desperate siege of Edirne. Why did the "Sick Man of Europe" fight so poorly in the Balkans but so fiercely later at Gallipoli? And how did the loss of its European heartland radicalize the Young Turk regime?Plus: Important announcements about our upcoming live masterclasses for history students in February, March, and April!Key Topics:The First Balkan War: How a coalition of small states defeated an empire.The Raid on the Sublime Porte: Enver Pasha's violent seizure of power.The Loss of Europe: The economic and psychological blow of losing Macedonia, Albania, and Thrace.Schrödinger's Empire: The paradox of Ottoman weakness in 1912 vs. resilience in 1915.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'BradCast' 2/9/2026: About that FBI Raid of the Fulton County, GA Elections Warehouse by Progressive Voices

In this episode, host Steve Roby sits down with acclaimed trombonist, producer, and educator Delfeayo Marsalis. A 2011 NEA Jazz Master and a member of New Orleans' legendary musical first family, Marsalis has earned a reputation as a "merchant of joy" and as a vital ambassador for the Crescent City's culture. Delfeayo shares stories from his childhood in Kendall, Louisiana, where he shared a room with his father, Ellis, while his brothers, Branford and Wynton, shared another. He explains how his parents shaped his approach to the bandstand and his belief that music is not only what is on the page but also what you hear and experience. We also dive into the origins of the Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO)—a 14-piece ensemble founded in 2008 to preserve and advance the city's street rhythms, swing tradition, and brass-band energy. In this episode, we discuss:The 10-Course Meal: Why Marsalis views his live performances as a diverse culinary journey, moving from high-energy funk to soulful ballads. The Spirit of Mingus: The coincidental and "hip" origins of "Raid on the Mingus House Party," including its accidental connection to a famous superhero theme. Sidewalk Sizzle: How a fan at a local gig provided the perfect title for a funky anthem that captures the heat of a New Orleans street. Authentic Swing: Why the tradition of swinging is an essential, yet often overlooked, component of the modern big band sound. Show Details & TicketsDon't miss Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra performing "Uptown On Mardi Gras Day" at the SFJAZZ Center! Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Miner Auditorium, SFJAZZ Center Tickets: Available at SFJAZZ.org Official Website: www.dmarsalis.com Uptown Jazz Orchestra: www.uptownjazzorchestra.com

The FBI raid on a Georgia elections office was fueled by an investigation into so-called "deficiencies" in the 2020 election. That's according to an unsealed FBI agent's affidavit filed by the DOJ in federal court. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Gaisa kvalitāte  ir joma, kas satraukumu rada daudzviet pasaulē, tostarp, Eiropā un arī Rīgā. Īpaši ziemā, kad nokrišņu ir maz, vējš nav stiprs, bet apkures sezona rit pilnā sparā, rodas jautājums, kāds ir gaiss, ko elpojam? Ar satelītdatu palīdzību Latvijā varēsim labāk sekot līdzi gaisa kvalitātei. Pētnieki plāno izstrādāt modeļus, lai prognozētu gaisa kvalitātes izmaiņas, un tas ļautu laikus informēt iedzīvotājus. Kādi procesi ietekmē gaisa kvalitāti Latvijā un ko lietas labā plāno darīt pētnieki? Raidījumā Zināmais nezināmajā skaidro ģeogrāfe, Latvijas Universitātes Eksakto zinātņu un tehnoloģiju fakultātes vadošā pētniece Olga Sozinova un ģeogrāfe, Latvijas Universitātes Eksakto zinātņu un tehnoloģiju fakultātes profesore Iveta Šteinberga.

Laurent Combalbert est l'un des grands spécialistes français de la négociation de crise. Ancien négociateur du RAID, formé par le FBI, il a longtemps géré des situations extrêmes : prises d'otages, menaces terroristes, individus retranchés. Aujourd'hui, il transpose ces méthodes au monde civil et à l'entreprise. Il nous donne les clés pour appliquer ces techniques à notre vie quotidienne, avec nos proches et notamment nos enfants. Il est d'ailleurs l'auteur de Négocier avec ses enfants (éditions Nemo). + Cécilia Commo : thérapeute de couple nous explique comment négocier et faire des compromis dans le couple.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Two recent elections-related developments are playing out today that have some election officials concerned. The first relates to the FBI's seizure of election documents in Georgia, a state whose election President Donald Trump continues to falsely claim he won in 2020. The second involves recent public comments made by the president that elections should be nationalized in 15 states. Both of these actions may be illegal. Has the Trump administration crossed a line USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi joins The Excerpt to unpack the story.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – Georgia is always on my mind as unanswered questions, missing ballots, and federal involvement reignite outrage. From court refusals to FBI raids, grassroots investigators refuse to stand down. Testimony, whistleblowers, and new revelations expose a fight for election integrity that Georgia cannot escape...

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Ryan and Emily discuss Elon losing it after French police raided Twitter offices, Schumer caught on video pledging support for Israel, Blowback Podcast reports from Cuba amid draconian US sanctions. Van Lathan: https://x.com/VanLathan?s=20 Blowback: https://blowback.show/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JVL, Sarah Longwell, and Tim Miller talk about the new Epstein file releases and what they reveal about elite weakness, Peter Attia's emails, the effort to rehabilitate Epstein after prison, and why this isn't “cancel culture.” They also discuss what the FBI's raid of an election center in Georgia and Donald Trump's talk about nationalizing elections means for the midterms and beyond.Right now, Soul is offering 30% off your entire order! Go to https://GetSoul.com and use the code THENEXTLEVEL.Get 30% off OneSkin with the code THENEXTLEVEL at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpodGet 50% off your first order with Green Chef and a FREE Graza Olive Oil set at https://GreenChef.com/NEXTLEVELGRAZA.

In our news wrap Wednesday, the Supreme Court is allowing California to use its newly drawn congressional map, Fulton County officials are challenging the FBI's seizure of ballots and documents related to the 2020 election, Israeli strikes killed at least 21 people in Gaza, Ukrainian and Russian officials held talks in Abu Dhabi, and fallout continues from the recent release of Epstein files. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

On this week's Political Breakfast, strategists Tharon Johnson and Brian Robinson, along with prominent lawmakers like Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, traveled to Sea Island for a state Department of Natural Resources fundraiser. However, the talk of the benefit was the recent FBI raid in Fulton County, and the seizure of 2020 election records. Republicans like Raffensperger are breaking their silence on the issue, urging the GOP to stop trying to "rerun" President Donald Trump's 2020 election grievances. Trump has repeatedly insisted the 2020 election was stolen, despite multiple recounts and audits confirming his loss to former President Joe Biden. Plus, legislation to ban phones and other electronic devices in Georgia public high schools is underway at the Gold Dome this week. House Bill 1009 would ban devices starting in the 2027-28 school year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New details are emerging about last week's FBI raid on an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said in a letter to Congress that President Trump personally asked her to be on site as federal agents executed the search warrant. The incident has raised serious questions about election security and federal authority. Liz Landers has the latest. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Headlines for February 02, 2026; “Journalism Is Not a Crime”: Georgia Fort & Don Lemon Arrested for Covering St. Paul Church Protest; “Leave Our City Now”: Minneapolis Residents March as Part of National Strike Against ICE; “Billionaire Boys Club”: What the Latest Epstein Files Reveal About Elite Impunity; FBI Raid in Georgia Is Part of “Trump’s Scheme to Try to Rig the Midterms”: Ari Berman

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