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Terrible Victory
- First Canadian Army and the Scheldt Estuary Campaign, September 13–November 6, 1944
- De: Mark Zuehlke
- Narrado por: James Conlan
- Duración: 17 h y 7 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 15
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 15
On September 4, 1944, Antwerp, Europe’s largest port, fell to the Second British Army and it seemed the war would soon be won. But Antwerp was of little value unless the West Scheldt Estuary linking it to the North Sea was also in Allied hands. In his greatest blunder of the war, Field Marshal Montgomery turned his back on the port, leaving the First Canadian Army to fight its way up the long coastal flank. By the time the Canadians and others serving with them reached the area, it had been transformed into a fortress manned by troops ordered to fight to the death.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Detailed and entertaining...
- De Neil Amoore en 09-11-13
- Terrible Victory
- First Canadian Army and the Scheldt Estuary Campaign, September 13–November 6, 1944
- De: Mark Zuehlke
- Narrado por: James Conlan
Detailed and entertaining...
Revisado: 09-11-13
Would you consider the audio edition of Terrible Victory to be better than the print version?
Haven't read the print version.
What did you like best about this story?
The personal narratives enliven an, at times, dreary recounting of a fascinating and under-reported campaign.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
The narrator is NOT familiar with military terms ("coy" is company, for example) and basic mispronunciations of other words grated.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Up Scheldt Creek without a paddle!
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Decision in Normandy
- De: Carlo D’Este
- Narrado por: Tom Weiner
- Duración: 16 h y 32 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 30
Field Marshal Montgomery’s battle plan for Normandy, following the D-day landings on June 6, 1944, resulted in one of the most controversial campaigns of the Second World War. Carlo D’Este’s acclaimed book gives the fullest possible account of the conception and execution of Montgomery’s plan, with all its problems and complexities. It brings to light information from diaries, papers, and letters that were not available in Montgomery’s lifetime and draws on interviews with senior officers who were involved in the campaign.....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good history choice to listen to
- De William en 10-05-14
- Decision in Normandy
- De: Carlo D’Este
- Narrado por: Tom Weiner
Great meta-narrative of a tough campaign.
Revisado: 06-10-13
Would you consider the audio edition of Decision in Normandy to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the print version.
What other book might you compare Decision in Normandy to and why?
D-Day by Anthony Beevor; Max Hastings' Overlord
Which scene was your favorite?
The description of the interplay between Montgomery and his subordinates in the battle for Caen.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No.
Any additional comments?
D'Este achieves what few have - an impartial and reasoned view of Montgomery. Given all the controversy around the man, this was refreshing. Also, Tom Weiner's performance was exceptional.
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