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The Second World War: A Captivating Guide to World War II and D-Day
- Narrated by: Duke Holm
- Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins
- Categories: Education & Learning, Education
Non-member price: $20.83
Publisher's Summary
Explore how the Second World War began, the aftermath, and the events in between, while also getting an in-depth look into the extraordinary military operation called D-Day.
Two captivating manuscripts in one audiobook:
- World War 2: A Captivating Guide from Beginning to End
- D-Day: A Captivating Guide to the Battle for Normandy
The Second World War was one of the most traumatic events in human history. Across the world, existing conflicts became connected, entangling nations in a vast web of violence. It was fought on land, sea, and air, touching every inhabited continent. Over 55 million people died, some of them combatants, some civilians caught up in the violence, and some murdered by their own governments.
It was the war that unleashed the Holocaust and the atomic bomb upon the world. But it was also a war that featured acts of courage and self-sacrifice on every side.
D-Day, the Allied invasion of German-held Normandy, was one of the most extraordinary achievements not only of the Second World War but in the whole of military history. Millions of Allied personnel were involved in launching the greatest sea-borne invasion ever undertaken. Incredible acts of cunning and of courage ensured success in an operation that changed the face of the war, opening a vast new front. It led to the liberation of France and the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Why was this extraordinary operation launched? How was it done? And what happened in the aftermath? Listen to this audiobook now to learn more about World War 2 and D-Day!
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- Jack
- 03-01-2018
Very Well Written
This is a well written and detailed account of the events of June 6, 1944. Between the personal anecdotes from the soldiers and the overall picture presented, I felt that I really got a good picture of the magnitude and history of that day.
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- Ruldoo
- 03-01-2018
Now, I know what happened actually
A great blow by blow account including the huge amount of planning and preparation involved. A compilation of historical recount and direct observation from many interviews. Those direct observations made it very personal and all the more compelling. The author doesn't pull any punches on the mistakes in planning and execution by all those involved.
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- C Sobrio
- 24-09-2019
Good, comprehensive, a little too quickly read.
Good review, comprehensive, well researched. Slow down the audio to .5, and you will be fine.
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- hannah bile
- 05-01-2018
Interesting and educational
If you're a fan of trivia/interesting facts or stories, you'll love this book. I enjoyed the layout of this book, with short chapters ending with some trivia questions to help you think more about what you listening.
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- lia
- 05-01-2018
comprehensive overview
It is an amazing description of the events of WWII. Full of details and presented in a very organized way. I am loving this book. It is really helping me understand the full history.
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- kriz
- 05-01-2018
Great detail.
The book itself is excellent in most aspects though. It was a unique and mostly interesting approach to look at each day of the war and see the events unfold before us in a day-by-day, blow-by-blow approach.
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- Farrah
- 05-01-2018
The stuff of heroes
The series is exceptional. The account of events leading to and during WWII is well written with many interesting details. Original source documents add depth to many of the popular notions about the war.
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- Randall Torrez
- 04-01-2018
Outstanding audible.
This audible is perceptive and well-researched. The author gives a additional look to WWII. The author brings an inside view to the issues of the war. Highly recommended.
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- Silaoon Rome
- 04-01-2018
War history is my favorite topic, I love this book
Exceptional assumptions and very listenable and unique satisfied on WW2. Perhaps not the book you want to start reading if you know nothing about WW2, but for those with a decent sympathetic looking for somewhat new, this is a no-brainer.
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- thea
- 04-01-2018
he definitive history
The book is largely chronological in it order. It covers all the great events of the tragic conflict that was World War II. Yet, at the same time, it also presents numerous vignettes that bring the war down to the personal level. My favorite in this respect was the story of Yang Kyoungjong who we meet at the start and end of the book.
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- Lee
- 01-08-2019
ridiculously short
33 chapters, averaging about 7 minutes each. Ridiculous for a topic of this magnitude. You'd get more detail -- and better research -- reading give pages on Wikipedia. Look elsewhere.
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- Kassabov Nikolay
- 05-01-2018
I am happy with it
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I completely advise this book to anyone involved in this time with matter that is organized and presented in an original manner with fascinating insights combined.
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- Brantley
- 05-01-2018
Insightful and well-researched.
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Insightful and well-researched. Hanson gives a fresh look to WWII. The author brings an inside view of the issues of the war. Highly recommended.
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- Luca
- 04-01-2018
Awesome Narrator
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This is an awesome book! It offers a great insight on the logistics and the struggles that took place on D-Day. I recommend it to all. I got the hard back illustrated version and it was wonderful.
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- Emma Clara
- 04-01-2018
Made My Day
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The author has a knack for stitching a well done history piece around the oral histories of the actual combatants so that the reader has a sense of immensity of the action taken across Normandy that day. A memorable book.
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- Liam L
- 04-01-2018
Amazing Book
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An amazing book in the best detail you could possibly find on the preparation, people, and events involved with D-day
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- Riley Ronnie
- 04-01-2018
Fantastic
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This book is fantastic! One of the most riveting and detailed accounts of the D-day invasion-extremely well done and very comprehensive in its attention to detail. Highly recommended!
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- Rubi L
- 04-01-2018
Great Audiobook
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Great book and I got mine at a great deal, thank you so much, 3rd time listening to it and always get captivated by the writing.
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- Aaron
- 04-01-2018
In-Depth
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The depth of the descriptions of the preparations for and the execution of the invasion are the best I've listen to. As always, author’s style is very easy to understand and hard to put down.
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- Jenson
- 04-01-2018
The Longest Day
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I have always thought that "The Longest Day" was the best book written about D-Day. Possibly about the planning and time leading up to D-Day. This book has to be the best about all the different beaches attacked. My father landed at Omaha and this book told me the story that he never would tell. I highly recommend this book.
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