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D-Day

June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of WW II

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 Stephen E. Ambrose’s D-Day is the definitive history of World War II’s most pivotal battle, a day that changed the course of history.

D-Day is the epic story of men at the most demanding moment of their lives, when the horrors, complexities, and triumphs of life are laid bare. Distinguished historian Stephen E. Ambrose portrays the faces of courage and heroism, fear and determination—what Eisenhower called “the fury of an aroused democracy”—that shaped the victory of the citizen soldiers whom Hitler had disparaged.

Drawing on more than 1,400 interviews with American, British, Canadian, French, and German veterans, Ambrose reveals how the original plans for the invasion had to be abandoned, and how enlisted men and junior officers acted on their own initiative when they realized that nothing was as they were told it would be.

The action begins at midnight, June 5/6, when the first British and American airborne troops jumped into France. It ends at midnight June 6/7. Focusing on those pivotal twenty-four hours, it moves from the level of Supreme Commander to that of a French child, from General Omar Bradley to an American paratrooper, from Field Marshal Montgomery to a German sergeant. Ambrose’s D-Day is the finest account of one of our history’s most important days. Europe Guerres et conflits Militaire Moderne XXe siècle Guerre Impérialisme Armée américaine Force aérienne Sous-marin
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This was long one, but the amount of detail that is presented in this book along with amazing personal accounts makes it a top tier book on WWII history. Unbiased and told from all the allied survivors and German survivors. This book reminds me of the great sacrifices made by all in a very pivotal point in history.

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Story and narration was incredible
I only have 1 gripe

It’s pronounced REGIIIINA
NOT REGEEEEEENA LOL
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Regina

Incredible

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Canadians and Brits may be slightly annoyed by the narrator mispronouncing units (eg Regina Rifles) and ranks (“lootenant” vs “leftenant”). He makes a valiant effort with place names but comes up a bit short with some of the French pronunciations too. The level of detail for the stories of the American units versus British and Canadian ones is what one would expect from an American historian as well. Regardless, it is a good listen. Those familiar with The Band of Brothers will enjoy the references to Lt. Winters and others.

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