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40 Thieves on Saipan
- The Elite Marine Scout-Snipers in One of WWII's Bloodiest Battles
- Narrado por: Qarie Marshall
- Duración: 9 h y 44 m
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Before there were Navy SEALs, before there were Green Berets, there were the 40 Thieves: the elite Scout Sniper Platoon of the Sixth Marine Regiment during World War II.
Behind enemy lines on the island of Saipan - where firing a gun could mean instant discovery and death - the 40 Thieves killed in silence during the grueling battle for Saipan, the D-Day of the Pacific.
Now, Joseph Tachovsky - whose father, Frank, was the commanding officer of the 40 Thieves, also called Tachovsky's Terrors - joins with award-winning author Cynthia Kraack to transport listeners back to the brutal Battle of Saipan. Built on hours of personal interviews with WWII veterans, their personal papers, letters, and documentation from the National Archives, 40 Thieves on Saipan is an astonishing portrayal of elite World War II combat. It's also a rare glimpse into the lives of World War II Marines. The poorest equipped branch of the services at that time, Marines were notorious thieves. To improve their odds for victory against the Japanese, they found it necessary to improve their supply chains through "Marine Methods" - stealing. Being the elite of the Sixth Regiment, the Scout-Sniper Platoon excelled at the craft - earning them the nickname of the "40 Thieves" from their envious peers. Upon returning from a 1943 trip to the Pacific theater, Eleanor Roosevelt observed, "The Marines I have met around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marines."
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- Duración: 5 h y 20 m
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Sid Phillips's account of his experiences in the 1st Marine Division fighting on Guadalcanal in the early days of World War II.
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- De Matthew en 10-26-15
De: Sid Phillips
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Helmet for My Pillow
- From Parris Island to the Pacific: A Young Marine's Stirring Account of Combat in World War II
- De: Robert Leckie
- Narrado por: James Badge Dale, Tom Hanks (introduction)
- Duración: 10 h y 24 m
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The celebrated 2010 HBO miniseries The Pacific, winner of eight Emmy Awards, was based on two classic books about the War in the Pacific, Helmet for My Pillow and With The Old Breed. Audible Studios, in partnership with Playtone, the production company co-owned by Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, and creator of the award-winning HBO series Band of Brothers, John Adams, and The Pacific, as well as the HBO movie Game Change, has created new recordings of these memoirs, narrated by the stars of the miniseries.
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Should be required reading in high school
- De Randall en 04-03-19
De: Robert Leckie
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Marine!
- The Life of Chesty Puller
- De: Burke Davis
- Narrado por: Bill Thatcher
- Duración: 12 h y 14 m
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In the glorious chronicles of the US Marine Corps, no name is more revered than that of Lt. Gen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller. The only fighting man to receive the Navy Cross five separate times - a military honor second only to the Congressional Medal of Honor - he was the epitome of a professional warrior.
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good book, God awful reading.
- De Amazon Customer en 12-28-21
De: Burke Davis
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Bullets and Barbed Wire
- A Gripping Exploration of WWII in the Pacific Theater - from Guadalcanal to Cape Gloucester
- De: Daniel Wrinn
- Narrado por: Gary Williams
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From the shores of Cape Gloucester to the quiet atolls and islands of the Solomon Sea, the Second World War left a profound mark on this sheltered corner of the globe, which would be felt for decades to come. Caught in the center of a vicious struggle between two superpowers, these islands would form an unconventional battleground for the US Marines and the Japanese Navy.
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Excellent coverage, not to in-depth but not overly shallow.
- De S. H. Moore en 03-17-21
De: Daniel Wrinn
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Strong Men Armed
- The United States Marines Against Japan
- De: Robert Leckie
- Narrado por: Johnny Heller
- Duración: 17 h y 14 m
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Written by Robert Leckie, whose wartime exploits are featured in the Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg HBO miniseries The Pacific, Strong Men Armed is the perennial bestselling classic account of the U.S. Marines' relentless drive through the Pacific during World War II.
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The best book on the subject
- De j en 12-10-13
De: Robert Leckie
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Challenge for the Pacific
- Guadalcanal: The Turning Point of the War
- De: Robert Leckie
- Narrado por: Kevin Foley
- Duración: 13 h y 32 m
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From the Japanese soldiers' carefully calculated - and ultimately foiled - attempt to build a series of impregnable island forts on the ground to the tireless efforts of the Americans who struggled against a tenacious adversary and the temperature and terrain of the island itself, Robert Leckie captures the loneliness, the agony, and the heat of 24-hour-a-day fighting on Guadalcanal.
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Too much like a text book
- De Randall en 01-03-18
De: Robert Leckie
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Twenty-Two on Peleliu
- Four Pacific Campaigns with the Corps: The Memoirs of an Old Breed Marine
- De: George Peto, Peter Margaritis - With
- Narrado por: Paul Brion
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Growing up on a farm in Ohio, George always preferred being outdoors and exploring. This made school a challenge, but his hunting, fishing, and trapping skills helped put food on his family's table. As a poor teenager living in a rough area, he got into regular brawls, and he found holding down a job hard because of his wanderlust. After working out West with the CCC, he decided that joining the Marines offered him the opportunity for adventure plus three square meals a day; so he and his brother joined the Corps in 1941.
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Good Story
- De Julie Hill en 06-11-20
De: George Peto, y otros
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The Last Hill
- The Epic Story of a Ranger Battalion and the Battle That Defined WWII
- De: Bob Drury, Tom Clavin
- Narrado por: George Newbern
- Duración: 10 h y 59 m
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They were known as “Rudder’s Rangers,” the most elite and experienced attack unit the Army had. In December 1944, they would be the spearhead into Germany, taking the war into Hitler’s homeland at last. Their colonel was given this objective: Take Hill 400. After two days, when they were finally relieved, only 16 Rangers remained to stagger down from the top of Hill 400. The Last Hill is filled with unforgettable action and characters—a gripping, finely detailed saga of what the survivors of the battalion would call “our longest day.”
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more a history of the rangers in ww2
- De M. Johannes en 10-12-23
De: Bob Drury, y otros
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Ghost Soldiers
- The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission
- De: Hampton Sides
- Narrado por: James Naughton
- Duración: 5 h y 57 m
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At once a gripping depiction of men at war and a compelling story of redemption, Ghost Soldiers joins such landmark works as Flags of Our Fathers and The Greatest Generation Speaks in preserving the legacy of World War II for future generations.
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Ghost soldiers
- De Zach en 09-07-03
De: Hampton Sides
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Men in Green Faces
- A Novel of U.S. Navy SEALs
- De: Gene Wentz, B. Abell Jurus
- Narrado por: Jeff Gurner
- Duración: 10 h y 41 m
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Gene Wentz's Men in Green Faces is the classic novel of Vietnam that inspired a generation of SEALs. Here is the story of a good soldier trained to be part of an elite team of warriors - and of the killing grounds where he was forever changed. Gene Michaels carries an M-60, 800 rounds, and a Bible. The ultimate SEAL, he also carries a murderous grudge against a bloodthirsty colonel who was once one of their own.
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Too much like a Hollywood movie...
- De Oldthaiger en 02-23-15
De: Gene Wentz, y otros
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Tin Cans and Greyhounds
- The Destroyers That Won Two World Wars
- De: Clint Johnson
- Narrado por: Tom Perkins
- Duración: 9 h y 34 m
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In Tin Cans and Greyhounds, author Clint Johnson brings listeners inside the quarter-inch hulls of destroyers to meet the men who manned the ships' five-inch guns and fought America's wars from inside a "tin can" - risking death by cannon shell, shrapnel, bomb, fire, drowning, exposure, and sharks.
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a lengthy history lessonn
- De SCOTTY en 09-14-19
De: Clint Johnson
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Shadows in the Jungle
- The Alamo Scouts Behind Japanese Lines in World War II
- De: Larry Alexander
- Narrado por: Norman Dietz
- Duración: 11 h y 47 m
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Set on retaking the Philippines ever since his ignominious flight from the islands in 1942, General Douglas MacArthur needed a first-rate intelligence-gathering unit. Out of thousands, only 138 men were chosen: the best, toughest, and most fit men the army had to offer. Their task: silently slip onto Japanese-held islands, stalk through the thick jungles, and assess enemy locations, conditions, morale, and troop strength, all while remaining undetected.
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Shadows In The Jungle.
- De Charles en 12-27-09
De: Larry Alexander
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre 40 Thieves on Saipan
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- David
- 07-03-20
Excellent
Great untold story at least to my knowledge, great action and narration was a win... for those who gave it all, so we may remember their triumphs.
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- Rob McGibboney
- 08-08-20
fantastic
Fantastic book that provides insight into the worst parts of the pacific theater. Being apart of a different generation we don't always understand what they went through. my grandfather fought in Europe and never said a word about what he saw or did. tha k you for writing this book!!
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- Julio
- 01-27-22
an impressive and immersive account
this was fantastically well researched and very compelling. Lots of detailed accounts of events that brought these young soldiers to life, living through some of the most brutal combat of the second world war.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-14-22
Amazing Book
It's not a dry telling of history, but a narrative. The book puts you right there with the scout sniper platoon. I read a lot of military books. This is definitely one of my favorites. I highly recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-28-22
letters need editing.
the personal letters added a "touch " but often were not germaine to the story line.
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- Kurt
- 08-05-21
A great veteran story
I loved listening to the history of men of Valor and courage. Thank you for letting me relive the heroic history of the 40 thiefs.
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- Dr. Brian Klinge
- 08-13-21
Very Real…!!
Being a Veteran, I felt I was there!! Well Documented, an Excellent Read!! A
very good read…
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- J. Hallan
- 09-17-20
Brings the Marines to life.
Wonderful story of battle from the men who fought it. Highly recommended to any one.
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- Barry Lentz
- 09-15-21
Don't miss this book@
The story of the most remarkable Amerian generation and the life their lifelong selflessness and patriatism brought us. Remember their sacrifice and fight for democracy!
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- Ted Kennedy
- 05-14-21
Loved this book
At times I would laugh out loud, at other times a tear would come to my eye. Well written and well read.
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