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The Longest Winter
- The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of World War II's Most Decorated Platoon
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
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The Longest Winter
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Publisher's Summary
December 1944: Deep in the Ardennes forest, a platoon of 18 men under the command of 20-year-old lieutenant Lyle Bouck huddle in their foxholes. Under attack and vastly outnumbered, they repulse three German assaults in a fierce day-long battle, killing more than 500 Germans.
Only when Bouck's men run out of ammunition do they surrender. As POWs, Bouck's platoon experience an ordeal far worse than combat: trigger-happy German guards, Allied bombing raids, and a daily ration of thin soup. Somehow, the men of Bouck's platoon all miraculously survive.
Alex Kershaw brings to life the story of America's most decorated small unit of the war, and one of the most inspiring stories in American history.
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- Bruce
- 18-10-2022
Excellent
Really enjoyed the whole book, particularly the wrap up towards the end. Well written and presented. The history facts are so wonderful to hear. Great job
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- Phil Nixon
- 30-12-2022
Very good must listen account
Enjoyed this, amazing story, gave an accurate impression of what it may have been like to have been there..
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- Anonymous User
- 25-02-2022
Brilliant
This is a heart wrenching story of endurance, friendship and sacrifice. The narrator does an incredible job of conveying the hardship that the main players in the book endure. Well written and have already started another book narrated by Grover Gardner and will definitely search for more by the author.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-08-2022
Wonderful
It is, like most books on war, both wonderful to hear the tales of people thrust into situations they may or may not want. And at the same time horrific. But the past most not be forgotten like did many with their heads in the sand want it to be. Especially not when it contains events and people that deserve to live on in our memories.
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- Bruno Perez
- 12-06-2023
Not as interesting
It’s an incomplete account of this battle. Some stories are interesting but overall better to try another book.
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