Pegasus Bridge

By: Stephen E. Ambrose

Narrated by: Arthur Morey

From the bestselling author of Band of Brothers, a detailed and captivating account of the critical fight for Pegasus Bridge that shaped the outcome of the Normandy landings.

In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, a small detachment of British airborne troops stormed the German defense forces and paved the way for the Allied invasion of Europe. Pegasus Bridge was the first engagement of D-Day, the turning point of World War II.

This gripping account of that day brings to life a daring mission so crucial that, had it been unsuccessful, the entire Normandy invasion might have failed. Acclaimed author Stephen Ambrose traces each step of the preparations over many months to the minute-by-minute excitement of the hand-to-hand confrontations on the bridge. This is a story of heroism and cowardice, kindness and brutality—the stuff of all great adventures.

Excellent Description of key WW2 battle.

Narration: Clear.

Story: interesting, informative, does honor to the combatants. Overall, a very good listen. Recommended.

Everything voice, story, details and talking speed.

Nothing to dislike. Word word word word word word word wo d twoo much of minimal words .

Great storytelling & heroic action

Great snapshot of an individual action and its huge impact on the unfolding of the Dday campaign.

Ambrose books are always great.

Great book. Story moves fast.
Enjoyed hearing about the veterans life's after the war. how many still attended reunion's.

History At Its Best

I've been to Pegasus Bridge several times and actually shook the hand of a 6th Airborne veteran there. The Gondree Cafe is still there and still operated by the family. If you love European history in general ... and WWII history in particular ... you must read this book and visit Normandy.