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Well written, with narration flaws

Revisado: 11-12-24

I would have really enjoyed this but atrocious pronunciation by the narrator irritated me. Example - gauntlet pounced gantlet. I closed this with a diminished opinion of Marine leaders like Puller and Rupertus. The Army had a more sophisticated way of fighting using firepower instead of men to achieve their objectives. Amazing tale of sacrifice on both sides.

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Done with this author

Revisado: 12-28-22

To quote Vincent Gambini in "My Cousin Vinny", "I'm done with this guy." This author seems obsessed with pointing out the flaws of the Americans and their claims of destroying Japanese claims. He seems to take some sort of joy in trashing Americans while portraying the Japanese as honest and above making absurd claims. I won't be continuing with his books. The narration was fine I just found the American bashing tiresome.

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Loved the stories, narration not so much

Revisado: 11-10-22

I enjoyed the book, but honestly, the narration was painful. I couldn't wait for it to be over.

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Surprisingly has become one of my favorites!

Revisado: 10-01-22

I thoroughly enjoyed this. It isn't a tale of white knuckle dogfights but a great story of regular guys with their banter and affection towards one another. Men who answered the call, served their country and went home to get on with their lives. I loved that it focused on the P-47, the plane that broke the back of the Luftwaffe. The narrator did a great job, great voice to listen to.

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Hard to listen to

Revisado: 08-03-22

I wanted to like it. I wanted to hear more about the Burma Banshees and their aircraft. Instead I listed to unending letters complaining about not receiving letters. I regret purchasing this and glad it was only 6 hours, most of which is filled with generic WW2 history. Given the option, I'd pass on this one.

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Fantastic history

Revisado: 05-21-21

A riveting account of a forgotten theater. Narration was great! This was one of those books that you could listen to all day long.

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My boyhood hero....and still is

Revisado: 02-15-21

Sometimes you become sad when a book ends and this was one of them. The ending made me tear up because it was a wonderful way to end Neil's story. What a remarkable man...I loved this book.

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The first American heroes.

Revisado: 01-07-21

First class book, excellent narration, magnificent story. I was in awe throughout this book of the sacrifice these men gave. They have fee equals in the American pantheon.

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First rate naval action

Revisado: 12-01-20

A masterful depiction of a Destroyer Skipper and the experience of combat in the North Atlantic. Narration is superb and riveting.

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A story for the ages

Revisado: 04-09-20

One of the best audio books I've ever listened. This is one heartbreaking book, but instead of feeling empty fills you with pride that this nation produced such incredible young men. LEST WE FORGET...

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