D-Day

June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of WW II

By: Stephen E. Ambrose

Narrated by: Jesse Boggs

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.

Great history read

Very informative no matter how w you think you already know. I would highly recommend

Stupendous!

This book is so well-written and exciting, that my husband can't stop listening -- akin to "I can't put it down." He has listened to many WWII books and been to Normandy, but Ambrose makes the action come alive. This is by far the best book that he has listened to.
I myself have caught part of the action, and it's exciting. Ambrose does a masterful job.

Lest we forget, lest we forget to honor

Brought tears to my eyes more than once. Personal portraits of individuals who did the impossible - both the minor and the magnificent. Acts of free men who acted not for themselves but to stop a maniacal tyrant. Ambrose tells the story complete with the horrific scenes of incomprehensible loss and the unimaginable perseverance in the face of death. The 75th anniversary of D-Day is less than 2 months away and few survivors now remain. Listening to this book reminds me to never forget these men - those who lived and those slain. This book has compelled me to travel to Normandy soon to honor these men in person. Generations of others will hopefully do the same.

worth all the praise

great great great. if you know about WW2 then this will fill in some blanks.
If you dont know about WW2 this will help you understand the precious generations.

great description of the battle

the book really described all the planning and hard work and wonderful men that went into this battle it was slightly long but still very interesting and I believe in important read