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As Good as Dead
- The Daring Escape of American POWs from a Japanese Death Camp
- De: Stephen L. Moore
- Narrado por: Tim Campbell
- Duración: 9 h y 5 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 89
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 73
In late 1944 the Allies invaded the Japanese-held Philippines, and soon the end of the Pacific War was within reach. But for the last 150 American prisoners of war still held on the island of Palawan, there would be no salvation. As soldiers, sailors, and marines were herded into shallow air raid shelters, Japanese soldiers doused them with gasoline and set them on fire. By the next morning, only 11 men were left alive - but their desperate journey to freedom had just begun.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A question of compassion.
- De Art Baskel en 04-07-17
- As Good as Dead
- The Daring Escape of American POWs from a Japanese Death Camp
- De: Stephen L. Moore
- Narrado por: Tim Campbell
Heart wrenching story...
Revisado: 03-05-23
How can I be a 58 year old American an never heard about the atrocities these brave American men were subjected to... I have to admit, I had a difficult time pausing this book... Guys at work complained when I stopped it.. There were some sections that I had to pause and replay to confirm the abuse and or torture was what I heard and not my mind playing tricks on me... The fact that any man survived the heinous abuse and conditions dished out by their sadistic Japanese commanders and guards is utterly amazing... "As Good as Dead" should be required reading in every high school US History class...
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Brothers in Arms
- One Legendary Tank Regiment’s Bloody War from D-Day to VE-Day
- De: James Holland
- Narrado por: Al Murray
- Duración: 16 h y 17 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 291
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 265
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 262
One of the last cavalry units to ride horses into battle, the Sherwood Rangers were transformed into a “mechanized cavalry” of tanks in 1942. After winning acclaim in the North African campaign, they spearheaded one of the D-Day landings in Normandy and became the first British troops to cross into Germany. Their courage, skill, and tenacity contributed mightily to the surrender of Germany in 1945.
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5 out of 5 stars
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All the details
- De GY en 01-03-22
- Brothers in Arms
- One Legendary Tank Regiment’s Bloody War from D-Day to VE-Day
- De: James Holland
- Narrado por: Al Murray
An AMAZING group of determined men!
Revisado: 11-16-22
Thank God there were such brave men who went after the tyrannical NAZIs... Their physical and emotional scars of the war were deep... Very well written. I had a difficult time putting it down... I highly recommend it to anyone who wishes to learn more about the Sherwood Rangers and the battles they were involved in... From the beginning in North Africa, to 6, June 1944, and eventually into the heart of Germany... God Bless these men, and may he bestow upon them eternal peace... They have more than earned it...
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The Long Slide
- Thirty Years in American Journalism
- De: Tucker Carlson
- Narrado por: Tucker Carlson
- Duración: 6 h y 22 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,753
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,539
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,532
Thirty years ago, Tucker Carlson got his first job out of college fact-checking for a quarterly magazine, and he went on to write for many other publications before becoming the primetime Fox News host he is today. In The Long Slide, Tucker delivers a few of his favorite pieces - annotated with new commentary and insight - to memorialize the tolerance and diversity of thought that the media used to celebrate instead of punish.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Tucker does it again
- De JOE SWOLE en 08-10-21
- The Long Slide
- Thirty Years in American Journalism
- De: Tucker Carlson
- Narrado por: Tucker Carlson
Yes... Short but a very good read...
Revisado: 09-04-21
Great stories from our nations not so distant past... Well written and well read... Highly recommend it...
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Dog Company
- A True Story of American Soldiers Abandoned by Their High Command
- De: Roger Hill, Lynn Vincent
- Narrado por: Christopher Ryan Grant
- Duración: 14 h y 52 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,260
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,169
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,168
The army does not want you to listen to this book. It does not want to advertise its detention system that coddles enemy fighters while putting American soldiers at risk. It does not want to reveal the new lawyered-up Pentagon war ethic that prosecutes US soldiers and marines while setting free spies who kill Americans. This very system ambushed Captain Roger Hill and his men.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hard truth.
- De D en 04-17-17
- Dog Company
- A True Story of American Soldiers Abandoned by Their High Command
- De: Roger Hill, Lynn Vincent
- Narrado por: Christopher Ryan Grant
An eye opener...
Revisado: 07-17-21
So much bullshit is forced apon our military!
They should never be in combat if there are ROE controlling their ability to defend themselves and or limit their ability to defeat the enemy...
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Sea Stories
- My Life in Special Operations
- De: William H. McRaven
- Narrado por: William H. McRaven
- Duración: 10 h y 14 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 8,768
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 7,957
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 7,892
Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of bravery and heroism from his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Behind-the-scenes look at high level military life
- De N. en 10-23-19
- Sea Stories
- My Life in Special Operations
- De: William H. McRaven
- Narrado por: William H. McRaven
Amazing!
Revisado: 11-23-20
Our military personnel around the world keep us safe by attacking people who wish to do our country and her people harm before they can do us harm... The best defense is a great offense! God bless them all...
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Nimitz
- De: E. B. Potter
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
- Duración: 25 h y 14 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 843
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 758
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 754
Called a great book worthy of a great man, this definitive biography of the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet in World War II is considered the best book ever written about Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Highly respected by both the civilian and naval communities, Nimitz was sometimes overshadowed by more colorful warriors in the Pacific such as MacArthur and Halsey. Potter's lively and authoritative style fleshes out Admiral Nimitz's personality to help listeners appreciate the contributions he made as the principle architect of Japan's defeat.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Spectacular Book
- De Darrell E. Fisher en 07-13-18
- Nimitz
- De: E. B. Potter
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
Nimitz was amazing...
Revisado: 08-05-19
Without Admiral Nimitz, the defeat of Japan would have taken at least another year and possibly never have happened.
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Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942
- De: Ian W. Toll
- Narrado por: Grover Gardner
- Duración: 22 h y 6 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 4,049
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,611
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3,596
On the first Sunday in December 1941, an armada of Japanese warplanes appeared suddenly over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and devastated the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Six months later, in a sea fight north of the tiny atoll of Midway, four Japanese aircraft carriers were sent into the abyss. Pacific Crucible tells the epic tale of these first searing months of the Pacific war, when the U.S. Navy shook off the worst defeat in American military history and seized the strategic initiative.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Astonishingly good.
- De Mike From Mesa en 09-01-12
Well written, well read.
Revisado: 06-05-19
Another must read for any WWII enthusiast! Midway required a huge pair of balls by all involved...
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The Fleet at Flood Tide
- America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945
- De: James D. Hornfischer
- Narrado por: Pete Larkin
- Duración: 23 h y 15 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,354
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,205
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,200
With its thunderous assault on the Mariana Islands in June 1944, the United States crossed the threshold of total war. In this tour de force of dramatic storytelling, distilled from extensive research in newly discovered primary sources, James D. Hornfischer brings to life the campaign that was the fulcrum of the drive to compel Tokyo to surrender—and that forever changed the art of modern war.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hornfischer's Philosophical Summary Up to VJ Day
- De Hollywood Dave en 01-08-17
- The Fleet at Flood Tide
- America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945
- De: James D. Hornfischer
- Narrado por: Pete Larkin
Well written
Revisado: 05-17-19
Well written, well read... Enjoyed it so much that I had a difficult time stopping the audio playback when I had other tasks to accomplish.
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Hell's Angels
- The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II
- De: Jay A. Stout
- Narrado por: Robertson Dean
- Duración: 14 h y 2 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,376
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,249
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,240
At the outbreak of World War II, the United States was in no way prepared to wage war. Although the US declared war against Germany in December 1941, the country lacked the manpower, the equipment, and the experience it needed to fight. Even had an invasion force been ready, a successful assault on Nazi-occupied Europe could not happen until Germany's industrial and military might were crippled.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Perfect Voice for a Compelling Story
- De Carter L. en 03-13-15
- Hell's Angels
- The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II
- De: Jay A. Stout
- Narrado por: Robertson Dean
Undaunted...
Revisado: 02-28-19
These guys were amazingly strong to continue to climb into their bombers and fighters after what they had been through and saw first hand. Heart wrenching to hear how horrific these battles were miles above Europe... I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about The Mighty Eighth Air Corps...
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Hell's Angels
- The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II
- De: Jay A. Stout
- Narrado por: Robertson Dean
- Duración: 14 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,401
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,271
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,262
Although the United States declared war against Germany in December 1941, a successful assault on Nazi-occupied Europe could not happen until Germany’s industrial and military might were crippled. The first target was the Luftwaffe—the most powerful and battle-hardened air force in the world. The United States Army Air Forces joined with Great Britain’s already-engaged Royal Air Force to launch a strategic air campaign that ultimately brought the Luftwaffe to its knees. One of the standout units of this campaign was the legendary 303rd Bomb Group—Hell’s Angels.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not what I hoped for.
- De Anonymous User en 01-28-15
- Hell's Angels
- The True Story of the 303rd Bomb Group in World War II
- De: Jay A. Stout
- Narrado por: Robertson Dean
Undaunted...
Revisado: 02-28-19
These guys were amazingly strong to continue to climb into their bombers and fighters after what they had been through and saw first hand. Heart wrenching to hear how horrific these battles were miles above Europe... I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about The Mighty Eighth Air Corps...
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