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We Die Alone

A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance

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We Die Alone

By: David Howarth
Narrated by: Stuart Langton
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 One of the most enthralling true adventure stories ever written, We Die Alone, set in Nazi-occupied Norway in 1943, is an epic tale of survival against staggering odds.

It begins with an ambushed commando raid that leaves all but one of the expatriate resistance fighters dead or captured. Though wounded, Jan Baalsrud, the sole survivor, takes off on a courageous, incredible trek into the wilds of the Lyngen Alps, while the Nazis pursue him relentlessly. He suffers frostbite, snowblindness, and a terrible fall in an avalanche. At last, delirious and near death, he chances on to a cabin, where the first in a series of remarkably brave and clever men and women come to his aid. These "ordinary heroes" will eventually get the crippled Baalsrud to safety and freedom, and the amazing story of how they do it will fill listeners with wonder at the capability of the human spirit.

©1955 David Howarth (P)2001 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Military War Survival Alps

Critic Reviews

"Awe-inspiring....Stuart Langton's narration is an apt fit. His delivery is as spare as the text and every bit as intriguing. His voice has a force of delivery that makes this exciting and unbelievable tale one that the listener will want to hear in one sitting." ( AudioFile)
"Almost unbelievable. We Die Alone is a spine chiller. It may well become a legend." ( Boston Post)
"One of the most remarkable survival stories ever written." ( Library Journal)
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Very informative, inspiring and thrilling!! Recommend to anyone who is interested in ww2, Norway or mountaineering. Also great narrating.

Great WWII story!!

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An amazing story! I can’t remember the last time I was so engrossed in a book!

Incredible!

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Easy listen from start to finish! another great WW2 story of survival in a place far from the front line

Epic survival story!

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From Australia one cannot imagine how living in such cold climates can seem possible, naive as we may be. Let alone at a time of occupation by an invading army. Under great risk to the Norwegian people assisted at the fear of reprisal and death.
Gripping story.

Amazing survival

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The story is of amazing endurance in the face of ever impending doom. What a guy.
Unfortunately the narration was a bit mind numbing and monotonous.

Unbelievable Endurance

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