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  • The Steel Wave

  • A Novel of World War II
  • By: Jeff Shaara
  • Narrated by: Paul Michael
  • Length: 20 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,272 ratings)

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The Steel Wave

By: Jeff Shaara
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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Jeff Shaara, America's premier author of military historical fiction, brings us the centerpiece of his epic trilogy of the Second World War.

General Dwight Eisenhower once again commands a diverse army that must find its single purpose in the destruction of Hitler's European fortress. His primary subordinates, Omar Bradley and Bernard Montgomery, must prove that this unique blend of Allied armies can successfully confront the might of Adolf Hitler's forces, who have already conquered Western Europe.

On the coast of France, German commander Erwin Rommel fortifies and prepares for the coming invasion, acutely aware that he must bring all his skills to bear on a fight his side must win. But Rommel's greatest challenge is to strike the Allies on his front, while struggling behind the lines with the growing insanity of Adolf Hitler, who thwarts the strategies Rommel knows will succeed.

Meanwhile, Sergeant Jesse Adams, a no-nonsense veteran of the 82nd Airborne, parachutes with his men behind German lines into a chaotic and desperate struggle. And as the invasion force surges toward the beaches of Normandy, Private Tom Thorne of the 29th Infantry Division faces the horrifying prospects of fighting his way ashore on a stretch of coast more heavily defended than the Allied commanders anticipate - Omaha Beach.

From G.I. to general, this story carries the reader through the war's most crucial juncture, the invasion that altered the flow of the war, and, ultimately, changed history.

©2008 Jeff Shaara (P)2008 Books on Tape
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You're even more in the middle of it !!"

Like the first part of this series, this book tells a historical story from a personal perspective.
This book tells the story of D-Day from the eyes of mainly American Forces.

The big difference with part 1 is this story is more from the men on the ground and less from a commanders perspective.

I really enjoy these personal stories. You really feel the emotions and experiences of the men.

I'm totally hooked to this series.

VERY highly recommended.

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A great view of an epic campaign!

Well researched as usual...... I've read the classic histories of this campaign.... I have walked all 5 beaches in humble awe.... and I was still surprised with aspects from the German side in his narrative..... another awesome work.

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The Steel Wire

I have enjoyed listening to the book and I hope you will enjoy it too

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Riveting!!!

The story couldn't be told any better and the reader's ability to impersonate the characters enables the listener to truly experience that terrible historic sequence of events. Ever American should avail themselves of this treasure.

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Amazing, as usual!

Jeff Shaara continues to set a standard that sets him on top of the mountain.

His writing & Paul Michael's delivery is simply the best. Nobody else comes close. Nobody.

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Great!

A fantastic listen. excellent delivery. highly recommended if you like entertaining history.
the series is great.

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Compelling Must Read Novel

Jeff Shaara has produced another excellent WWII combat novel. The incredibly believable characters are very compelling. The story line follows the internal dilemma each of the characters face during their journey through terrifying and morally challenging events. As an audio book I have re-listened to several chapters.

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The Steel Wave

This book should be required High School reading. You feel the emotions, the stress, the pain of war from both sides.

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captivating

I loved this book. This is the second book in the trilogy. Paul Michael gives an outstanding reading of the activities. it's hard to remember you're not the one experiencing what's happening. He makes everybody make sense, and you can completely underway somebody would do what they did, going through what they went through. the brief history at the end, letting you know how each life went after the war, is wonderful. I love that the characters are all real people who actually went through this.

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Quite Moving

Shaara's best book out of the trilogy. The detailed dialogue and accurate history sets it apart from any other story I have read.

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