The Steel Wave

A Novel of World War II

By: Jeff Shaara

Narrated by: Paul Michael

Jeff Shaara, America’s premier author of military historical fiction, brings us the centerpiece of his epic trilogy of the Second World War.

General Dwight Eisenhower once again commands a diverse army that must find its single purpose in the destruction of Hitler’s European fortress. His primary subordinates, Omar Bradley and Bernard Montgomery, must prove that this unique blend of Allied armies can successfully confront the might of Adolf Hitler’s forces, who have already conquered Western Europe. On the coast of France, German commander Erwin Rommel fortifies and prepares for the coming invasion, acutely aware that he must bring all his skills to bear on a fight his side must win. But Rommel’s greatest challenge is to strike the Allies on his front, while struggling behind the lines with the growing insanity of Adolf Hitler, who thwarts the strategies Rommel knows will succeed.

Meanwhile, Sergeant Jesse Adams, a no-nonsense veteran of the 82nd Airborne, parachutes with his men behind German lines into a chaotic and desperate struggle. And as the invasion force surges toward the beaches of Normandy, Private Tom Thorne of the 29th Infantry Division faces the horrifying prospects of fighting his way ashore on a stretch of coast more heavily defended than the Allied commanders anticipate–Omaha Beach.

From G.I. to general, this story carries the reader through the war’s most crucial juncture, the invasion that altered the flow of the war, and, ultimately, changed history.©2008 Jeff Shaara; (P)2008 Books on Tape

Critic reviews

“The indelible panorama [Jeff] Shaara paints . . . draws us into the horror and heroism of war.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Magnificent . . . Intense, compelling, and thoroughly researched, this is much more than just an excellent historical novel.”—Library Journal

“Pounding with fierce action and human drama, and packed with accurately rendered history, The Steel Wave is an eye-opening reminder of the bitterly high price that combat soldiers have always been called upon to pay.”—St. Petersburg Times

“In this great, often moving novel of conflict, [Jeff] Shaara channels the roiling experiences of men in the midst of a tumultuous enterprise whose outcome was by no means certain.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Stirring . . . Shaara [is the] master of the war novel.”—Chicago Tribune

You're even more in the middle of it !!"

Like the first part of this series, this book tells a historical story from a personal perspective.
This book tells the story of D-Day from the eyes of mainly American Forces.

The big difference with part 1 is this story is more from the men on the ground and less from a commanders perspective.

I really enjoy these personal stories. You really feel the emotions and experiences of the men.

I'm totally hooked to this series.

VERY highly recommended.

A great view of an epic campaign!

Well researched as usual...... I've read the classic histories of this campaign.... I have walked all 5 beaches in humble awe.... and I was still surprised with aspects from the German side in his narrative..... another awesome work.

The Steel Wire

I have enjoyed listening to the book and I hope you will enjoy it too

Compelling Must Read Novel

Jeff Shaara has produced another excellent WWII combat novel. The incredibly believable characters are very compelling. The story line follows the internal dilemma each of the characters face during their journey through terrifying and morally challenging events. As an audio book I have re-listened to several chapters.

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Riveting!!!

The story couldn't be told any better and the reader's ability to impersonate the characters enables the listener to truly experience that terrible historic sequence of events. Ever American should avail themselves of this treasure.