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The Savage Storm
- The Brutal Battle for Italy 1943
- Narrated by: Al Murray
- Length: 18 hrs and 24 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
This is World War 2 in microcosm told through the brutal story of the most pivotal campaign the Allies were to fight by one of the UK's most acclaimed and bestselling historians
From the bestselling author of Brothers in Arms comes the story of the most pivotal Allies campaign of World War II.
With the invasion of France the following year taking shape, and hot on the heels of victory in Sicily, the Allies crossed into Southern Italy in September 1943. They expected to drive the Axis forces north and be in Rome by Christmas. And although Italy surrendered, the German forces resisted fiercely and the swift hoped-for victory descended into one of the most brutal battles of the war.
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PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
Critic Reviews
'Impeccably researched and superbly written' Observer
'Holland has something new to say.... Filled with insight and detail' Neil Oliver
'James Holland is the best of the new generation of WW2 historians' Sebastian Faulks
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- Gill78
- 26-05-2024
a great book
a great account from James from what seems a lot of research. a great listen
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- Anonymous User
- 17-01-2024
The immersive nature the author creates
James has a nack as an author of creating that almost dreamstate and helping the words of very real people come to life in such a way as is usually only felt in fiction. As he stated at the end, these characters, very real and gone long ago, seem to come back to life in a way that has one caring for their outcome, and his writing compliments their own words portrays it all to the audience brilliantly. From the Sherwood Rangers push on d-day to the 5th army across the boot of italy, i feel like i knew these people and cared for them. And as a descendent of one of original "Rats of Tobruk" with a keen interest in the 2nd world war, it is always nice to listen to tales written as they were, thoughtfully and respectfully yet realistically. Bravo.
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- Bilbobaggins
- 02-01-2024
Human tragedy delivered in James Holland’s inimitable style
James Holland has an engaging writing style that delves deep into the human story of WW2. Whilst he also analyses strategy and the political picture, the material is not a dull account of these. His style is balanced and the individuals involved are at the very heart of the narrative. It’s impossible to not understand the strategic why’s and the how’s, but what’s important is the impact on humanity and James Holland gets it.
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- A Descendant of Scotsmen
- 28-11-2023
James Holland delivers again ✅
Spike Milligan’s humours accounts of his part in WW2 took a serious turn when he became a combat stress casualty of the Italian campaign- reading Savage Storm sheds lights on the intense difficulties the armies - and populace faced. Excellent read.
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