"These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These are the men who took the cliffs. These are the champions who helped free a continent. These are the heroes who helped end a war. " --- Ronald Reagan, June 6, 1984, Normandy, France.
Acclaimed historian and New York Times bestselling author of Tour of Duty Douglas Brinkley brings the riveting account of the brave U. S. Army Rangers who stormed the coast of Normandy on D-Day and the President, forty years later, who paid them homage.
U. S. and British warships poised in the English Channel had eighteen targets on their bombardment list for D-Day morning. The 100-foot promontory known as Pointe du Hoc - where six big German guns were ensconced - was number one. Under the bulldoggish command of Colonel James E. Rudder of Texas, these elite forces - "Rudder's Rangers" - took control of the fortified cliff The liberation of Europe was under way.
Based upon recently released documents, The Boys of Pointe du Hoc is the first in-depth, anecdotal remembrance of these fearless Army Rangers. With brilliant deftness, Brinkley moves between two events four decades apart to tell the dual story of the making of Reagan's two uplifting 1984 speeches, considered by many to be among the best orations the Great Communicator ever gave.
Written By : Rick Atkinson
Narrated By : Rick Atkinson
Published By : Simon & Schuster
Length : 9 hours 30 minutes
Categories : 20th Century Military American British
Price : $39.95 $23.95
The harrowing story of one of history's most compelling military campaigns, the War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944. See full description...
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Written By : Kim Murphy
Narrated By : Dianna Dorman
Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc
Length : 11 hours 30 minutes
Categories : Military
Price : $23.95
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Amanda Graham’s husband dies a hero’s death. Left with no source of income, she smuggles medical supplies for Lieutenant Colonel William Jackson and the Confederacy. Although a rogue, Wil is a man of courage and fiercely loyal to Amanda. Lieutenant Samuel... See full description...
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Written By : Mark Jones
Narrated By : Tim Pigott-Smith
Published By : BBC Audiobooks Ltd
Length : 2 hours 20 minutes
Categories : Autobiography Historical Politics British Military
Price : $18.49
A fascinating and illuminating audio portrait of the life and career of one of Britain's greatest leaders, recounted by those who knew him and in his own words from the BBC archive. See full description...
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Written By : Various
Narrated By : Full Cast Production
Published By : Appleseed Audio
Length : 2 hours
Categories : American Pre 1900 Military
Price : $19.95 $13.00
Learn about the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812 in this educational full-cast presentation. See full description...
Written By : Pete McCarthy
Narrated By : Pete McCarthy
Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks
Length : 2 hours
Type : Autobiography Biographical Travel
Price : $16.75
The audio of the million-selling book - Pete McCarthy's hilarious journey in search of his Irish roots.
McCarthy's tale of his hilarious trip around Ireland has gained thousands of fans all over the world.
Pete was born in Warrington to an Irish mother and an English father and spent happy summer holidays in Cork. Years later, reflecting on the many places he has visited as a travel broadcaster, Pete admits that he feels more at home in Ireland than anywhere. To find out whether this is due to rose-coloured spectacles or to a deeper tie with the country of his ancestors, Pete sets off on a trip around Ireland and discovers that it has changed in surprising ways.
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