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  • D-Day

  • June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of WW II
  • By: Stephen E. Ambrose
  • Narrated by: Jesse Boggs
  • Length: 25 hrs and 17 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,421 ratings)

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D-Day

By: Stephen E. Ambrose
Narrated by: Jesse Boggs
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Publisher's summary

Stephen E. Ambrose draws from hundreds of interviews with US Army veterans and the brave Allied soldiers who fought alongside them to create this exceptional account of the day that shaped the twentieth century. D-Day is above all the epic story of men at the most demanding moment of their existence, when the horrors, complexities and triumphs of life are laid bare and courage and heroism come to the fore.

©1994 Stephen E. Ambrose (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Audio
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  • Categories: History
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" D-Day is mostly about people, but goes even further in evoking the horror, the endurance, the daring and indeed, the human failings at Omaha Beach... Outstanding." ( The New York Times Book Review)
"Packed with drama and information, never losing sight of the horrors of combat, Ambrose's D-Day is the best book yet on what many historians consider to be the most important day of the twentieth century." ( San Francisco Chronicle)

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Wonderful book, average performance

Would you consider the audio edition of D-Day to be better than the print version?

No.

What was one of the most memorable moments of D-Day?

General Cota's leadership by example.

Any additional comments?

Shouldn't a reader of a book about WWII in Europe at least try to learn how to pronounce the German names and ranks?

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totally attracted to the history of D day

Where does D-Day rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

#1

What other book might you compare D-Day to and why?

Battles of Pacific islands.

Which character – as performed by Jesse Boggs – was your favorite?

male voice.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

battle of Omaha beach, unbearable to listen.

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thank you for bring this book.

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Well written history of our American Dday Invasion

Great read, so impressed by how much our American and allied Soldiers sacrificed that we today now enjoy Liberty and Freedom, Thank You to them all, thank you!!!

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Excellent book of history

Many in this day do not realize the sacrifices that were made during this time period. Stephen Ambrose is a great story teller of history. The things we are experiencing in the US today are similar to what we fought to stop during this time period. We will see how it goes this time around.

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Awesome history.

I read this book 25 years ago and just listened to it and it is wonderful. There’s a reason Hanks and Spielberg collaborated on a movie and TV series by using parts of this book.

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Outstanding account of D Day

Fantastic. Terrifying what those brave men experienced. I wish I could thank each one. Like Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, this is a must read.

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a great history about great men

I can say how much I loved this book. I have listen to two times now and I cry more and more.

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Very good extensive overview of D-day.

An unbelievably detailed overview of events of the 6th of June 1944. What I find the best thing about this book are the personal stories of the men who were there. Having visited Normandy several times, I really visualize the events by remembering the landing sites I have visited. This book really helped me provide a lot of insight about D-Day.

There are also some things which I find a little disturbing:
- About half the book is about Omaha Beach which I think is way too long.
- The British and Canadian landings do not get the credit they deserve. Only 3 chapters cover these 3 landing beaches.
- The book primarily focusses on the American efforts. Stephen does mention the other Allied forces but the book gives the idea that D-Day was primarily an American effort which is not the case at all.

Still, I plan on reading / listening this book a second time. The amount of information is staggering, too much to remember in one go, al least for me :)

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Great!

Great story and well told. They would let me submit this inruim i added 15 words. seriously

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Excellent.

Detailed and vivid. Sad horrible and amazing. Great history book. It must never be forgotten.

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