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Title: The Eyes of Orion

Subtitle: Five Tank Lieutenants in the Persian Gulf War

Author: Neal Creighton Jr., Alex Vernon, David Trybula, Rob Holmes, Greg Downey

Narrator: Ralph Morocco

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 hrs and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-28-14

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

Winner of the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Book Award, The Eyes of Orion is a highly personal account of the day-to-day experiences of five platoon leaders who served in the same tank battalion in the 24th Infantry Division during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

While professional soldiers and historians will undoubtedly glean much from this narrative, the heart of the account concerns the experiences of the five young lieutenants as they prepared for and served in combat - from their deployment to Saudi Arabia through their six months in the desert training for war, their four days in combat and several weeks of occupation in Iraq, and finally their homecoming. The authors treat their combat experience in Saudi and Kuwait from the perspective of junior officers, all in their twenties and just out of college (four are graduates of West Point and one received his commission through an ROTC program), who served on the front line - facing physical, personal, moral, and leadership challenges.

Critic Reviews:

"The single best book on the Persian Gulf War on the market today." (

Military Heritage)

Members Reviews:

A must read for ROTC Cadets

Any additional comments?

I was an Army lieutenant 1974 - 1978. Never went to war like these lieutenants did. But I had many of the same anxieties these five lieutenants had. These guys are reflecting back several years after the war. They each have their own thoughts and experiences. A couple lived in a bachelor pad. One stayed in the BOQ. One was a scout platoon leader, the others leading tank platoons. Some had great platoon sergeants, one had a horrid PSG. Some loved their company C.O.'s, some had weak C.O.'s. All had one great fear (as I did) "to let their men down." These guys are honest with their feelings, about the SNAFU's in the Army and about the growing up they did. Most of them won "Combat V's". If I were an ROTC instructor, I would make this book required reading for cadets...and then we would honestly talk about it. The reader is a little dry, by the story is so compelling.

OMG. this was painful to listen to

Terrible oration on an otherwise dry story. if there was some profound element here i never found it.

Good story, great lessons, awful narrator

Would you be willing to try another one of Ralph Moroccos performances?

Nope. Narrator sounded like a deep-voiced version of a cars' GPS. Thank god most of the book was written journal-style with minimal dialogue. Any human interactions were made super awkward and unnatural.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. Quite dull (as was the nature of Desert Shield) but still a good book.

Any additional comments?

Good story with great lessons for new LTs, but the book does not lend itself well to the audio-format. With 1 author drawing on 5 experiences, it goes back and forth from first and 3rd person as the primary author gives a brief intro then lets the other author tell it. Very confusing with such a monotone narrator, though I'm sure it would be plainly obvious because of the formatting changes.

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Title: Broadsides: The Age of Fighting Sail, 1775-1815

Author: Nathan Miller

Narrator: David Rapkin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-09-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 120 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

In the late 18th century, it was widely thought that to be a sailor was little better than to be a slave. "No man will be a sailor," wrote Samuel Johnson, "who has contrivance enough to get himself into jail. A man in jail has more room, better food, and commonly better company."

If that were true, historian Nathan Miller suggests, then the record of sailing in the age of tall ships would likely be distinguished by few heroes and fewer grand narratives. He counters that in the regular navies of England, the fledgling United States, and most other nations, brutal captains and thuggish crewmen were rare, and professionalism was the order of the day. It was their high standard of service that made those naval forces such powerful, even indispensable arms of the land-based military. Miller's great hero throughout this fine history is Horatio Nelson, whose valor was exemplary throughout countless battles around the world. But he writes with equal admiration of lesser-known figures, such as Lambert Wickes, Pierre de Villeneuve, Juan de Cordova, and "Foul Weather Jack" Byron, who served their nations and fellow sailors well, and often heroically.

Critic Reviews:

"Pace the pitching black deck with a sleepless Admiral Nelson the night before battle bestows eternal rest and peerless immortality upon him; envision with Mahan the storm-tossed and ever-watchful ships-of-the-line that kept England secure from invasion; wonder in awe at Collingwood's dedication in working himself to death after Trafalgar elevated him to primary responsibility for England's imperial safety in the Mediterranean. All of this and more awaits the reader who will sail through these pages, every one of which is etched with the indelible expertise and boundless enthusiasm of Nathan Miller, master of naval history." (Kenneth J. Hagan, Professor of History and Museum Director Emeritus, U.S. Naval Academy, Professor of Strategy, U.S. Naval War College)

"This is not just inspired naval history--the personal lives of the seafarers themselves, from cabin boy to admiral, are given generous treatment." (The Times (London)

"A wealth of detail...Descriptions of dreadful living conditions aboard cramped wooden vessels give way to bloody decks after close combat....A solid introduction to a turbulent era at sea." (Publishers Weekly)

"[As] a companion to the popular nautical novels of C. S. Forester and Patrick O'Brian--it succeeds brilliantly." (Daily Telegraph [London])

"The descriptions of the great sea commanders and their battles display all the craft of the gifted writer....Read Broadsides for enjoyment as a well-informed, action-packed naval narrative." (The Christ Church Press

Members Reviews:

Sail through the high seas of history

I didn't know what to expect getting into this book, which is probably why I enjoyed it as a quick trip through the period specified in the title. If you get this book, don't get your expectations up and you'll probably learn a thing or two.

Absolute Best Naval History I Ever Read

This book should be a primer for anyone interested in the age of fighting sail. Well written and well performed.

1. This book explains how ships of the line, in that period functioned.

2. It explained the politics of those men who sailed the ships, in the time that they lived - which is just not done.

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Title: The Eternal Nazi

Subtitle: From Mauthausen to Cairo, the Relentless Pursuit of SS Doctor Aribert Heim

Author: Nicholas Kulish, Souad Mekhennet

Narrator: Paul Boehmer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-14

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

Dr. Aribert Heim worked at the Mauthausen concentration camp for only a few months in 1941 but left a devastating mark. According to the testimony of survivors, Heim euthanized patients with injections of gasoline into their hearts. He performed surgeries on otherwise healthy people. Some recalled prisoners' skulls set out on his desk to display perfect sets of teeth. Yet in the chaos of the postwar period, Heim was able to slip away from his dark past and establish himself as a reputable doctor and family man in the resort town of Baden-Baden. His story might have ended there, but for certain rare Germans who were unwilling to let Nazi war criminals go unpunished, among them a police investigator named Alfred Aedtner.

After Heim fled on a tip that he was about to be arrested, Aedtner turned finding him into an overriding obsession. His quest took him across Europe and across decades, and into a close alliance with legendary Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal. The hunt for Heim became a powerful symbol of Germany's evolving attitude toward the sins of its past, which finally crested in a desire to see justice done at almost any cost.

As late as 2009, the mystery of Heims disappearance remained unsolved. Now, in The Eternal Nazi, Nicholas Kulish and Souad Mekhennet reveal for the first time how Aribert Heim evaded capture - living in a working-class neighborhood of Cairo, praying in Arabic, beloved by an adopted Muslim family - while inspiring a manhunt that outlived him by many years. It is a brilliant feat of historical detection that illuminates a nations dramatic reckoning with the crimes of the Holocaust.

Critic Reviews:

Praise for The Eternal Nazi:

He was hardly as famous as Josef Mengele, but Aribert Heim was every bit as vicious. And, like Mengele, this doctor-torturer-murderer eluded his hunters until the very end. The Eternal Nazi finally reconstructs Heims dark odysseyfrom his sadistic practices in Mauthausen to his life in hiding as a convert to Islam in Cairo. Part detective story, part meditation on how family loyalties obstructed those seeking justice, this book is a remarkable achievement.

Andrew Nagorski, author of Hitlerland: American Eyewitnesses to the Nazi Rise to Power

With exacting detail and a rich cast of characters, The Eternal Nazi chronicles the feverish, zigzagging hunt for the barbarous Dr. Heim. A journalistic masterpiece and a thrilling read.

Neal Bascomb, author of Hunting Eichmann

This is a deeply reported, fascinating tale of obsession and the heavy burden of family and national guilt. Nick Kulish and Souad Mekhennet take us on a gripping search for the handsome Nazi doctor who became one of the world's most elusive war criminals.

Evan Thomas, author of Ike's Bluff

Aribert Heims chilling story as a free man in Egypt made me wonder what was more appalling: his heinous activity as an SS doctor, or the fact that like most former Nazis he was never punished for his crimes. Thoroughly investigated and written in riveting style, this is a fascinating and thought provoking book.

Tom Segev, author ofSimon Wiesenthal: The Life and Legends

"An elusive Nazi doctor who escaped justice receives a thorough scouring ... Haunting, doggedly researched."

Kirkus Reviews

Members Reviews:

Best Nazi. hunt book

Best book on hunting Nazis I've read. Not sensational.

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Title: Wounded: A New History of the Western Front in World War I

Author: Emily Mayhew

Narrator: Kelly Birch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-19-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

The number of soldiers wounded in World War I is, in itself, devastating: over 21 million military wounded, and nearly 10 million killed. On the battlefield, the injuries were shocking, unlike anything those in the medical field had ever witnessed. The bullets hit fast and hard, went deep, and took bits of dirty uniform and airborne soil particles in with them. Soldier after soldier came in with the most dreaded kinds of casualty: awful, deep, ragged wounds to their heads, faces, and abdomens. And yet the medical personnel faced with these unimaginable injuries adapted with amazing aptitude, thinking and reacting on their feet to save millions of lives.

In Wounded, Emily Mayhew tells the history of the Western Front from a new perspective: the medical network that arose seemingly overnight to help sick and injured soldiers. These men and women pulled injured troops from the hellscape of trench, shell crater, and no man's land, transported them to the rear, and treated them for everything from foot rot to poison gas, venereal disease to traumatic amputation from exploding shells. Drawing on hundreds of letters and diary entries, Mayhew allows listeners to peer over the shoulder of the stretcher bearer who jumped into a trench and tried unsuccessfully to get a tightly packed line of soldiers out of the way, only to find that they were all dead. She takes us into dugouts where rescue teams awoke to dirt thrown on their faces by scores of terrified moles, digging frantically to escape the earth-shaking shellfire. Mayhew moves her account along the route followed by wounded men, from stretcher to aid station, from jolting ambulance to crowded operating tent, from railway station to the ship home, exploring actual cases of casualties who recorded their experiences. Both comprehensive and intimate, this groundbreaking book captures an often neglected aspect of the soldier's world and a transformative moment in military and medical history.

Members Reviews:

A VERY GOOD READ.

Very interesting book that gave some real insights in to the huge amount of wounded the medics had to deal with in WWI. A VERY GOOD READ.

A great anti-war treatise

This should be read by every high school student and anyone interested in understanding what war is, specifically WWI. A truly horrific book exposing a side of war we often dismiss. A great anti-war treatise.

Bloody but unbowed

One of the most compelling books on life behind the trenches in WWI that I've ever read. The stories tell a tale of unimaginable horror but also of unrivaled compassion and care to thousands of men wounded in battle.

I learned so much that I didn't know, and ...

I learned so much that I didn't know, and was totally captured by the stories. But I with I had read the paper copy, as it would have be en easter to go back and forth between text and timeline.

A fascinating read.

This book is a fascinating read on a subject that is too often overlooked. The combination of pain, service and sacrifice described humbles me.

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Title: Tomorrow's Air Force

Subtitle: Tracing the Past, Shaping the Future

Author: Jeffrey J. Smith

Narrator: Gary L. Willprecht

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-21-14

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

Looking ahead to future airpower requirements, this engaging and ground-breaking book on the history and future of American combat airpower argues that the USAF must adapt to the changes that confront it or risk decline into irrelevance. To provide decision makers with the necessary analytical tools, Jeffrey J. Smith uses organizational modeling to help explain historical change in the USAF and to anticipate change in the future. While the analysis and conclusions it offers may prove controversial, the book aims to help planners make better procurement decisions, institute appropriate long-term policy, and better organize, train, and equip the USAF for the future.

The book is published by Indiana University Press.

Critic Reviews:

With the Air Force bracing itself for a future of tight budgets, rapid technological change, and strategic uncertainty, its leaders at all levels must begin to ask themselves and each other some tough questions about the direction in which their service is headed. Those airmen willing to actively engage such discussions would do well to turn to Smith's book as the basic point of departure for debates concerning the intricate relationship between the Air Force's past, present, and future. (Strategic Studies Quarterly)

According to Smith, leadership must adapt and prepare for a future battle space that is more technologically dependent, operationally dispersed, and focused away from air combat to air support and enhancement. It is a bold and courageous clarion call from a highly respected serving officer that should be read and heeded by anyone interested in the future of the US Air Force. (Everett Dolman, School of Advanced Airpower Studies)

Members Reviews:

great historical perspective

bad narrating. I could tell that the narrator wasn't familiar with the acronyms and their usage in a spoken context. After the history the implications for the future were too verbose and rambling. That part could have been compressed.

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Title: Summary, Review & Analysis: Lone Survivor

Subtitle: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 by Marcus Luttrell

Author: BookSummaries

Narrator: Matthew Pilch

Format: Unabridged

Length: 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-19-14

Publisher: BookSummaries

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

Do you know what it takes to become a Navy SEAL? It was always Marcus Luttrell's dream to join the elite forces, and he accomplished this goal to prove his bravery and patriotism in Afghanistan. In Lone Survivor, Patrick Robinson helps Marcus Luttrell tell his story of a mission that ended in multiple tragedies. This summary of Lone Survivor will guide you through each chapter while offering helpful insights that add to your reading experience. Witness Luttrell's rigorous Navy SEAL training and epic display of heroism as he fights for his country and his own survival in Lone Survivor.

Despite the right-wing views expressed throughout the book, both conservatives and liberals can find inspiration in Luttrell's journey. The depiction of Navy SEAL training shows readers the type of bravery and dedication required by these outstanding citizens. Marcus and his team are sent on a mission in the Hindu Kush mountain range where an unexpected ambush awaits. Readers get an upfront view of the brutal battle that ensued and witness Marcus' sheer will to fight and survive. Lone Survivor illustrates the honor of the Pashtun tribesmen who protected Luttrell, and it offers new perspectives of the oft-criticized Rules of Engagement. Read this comprehensive summary along with Lone Survivor to gain more from Marcus' experiences and reconsider the military and its dedicated service to the country.

Members Reviews:

A view into the life of a SEAL

Being very liberal, I was at first hesitant about Lone Survivor. Right away the overview mentions Marcus being very conservative and blaming liberals for everything that is wrong with the country. I wasnât sure I wanted to read that view through a whole book. However, the claims that it offers readers âa stunning glimpse into the bravery and patriotism of Americaâs military forcesâ and âwhat our military endures in service to our countryâ caught my attention. I decided to give it a try.

Although I am a bit personally disappointed in Marcus, the lone survivor of the title (mostly because we do not share the same political views and it gets tiresome reading from the perspective of someone you disagree with), I am pleased with the story. His mission to inform the families of his fallen troop is honorable, and it was obviously important to him. It was of great importance to tell the families how brave each member acted. All in all, it is almost shocking to read what they have gone through. While not a light easy read, it is one that I enjoyed on a deeper level, as it has given me a new understanding of what our troops go through on a daily basis.

A Great Overview

Marcus Luttrell's "Lone Survivor" recounts his trying time as a Navy Seal during a difficult operation in Afghanistan. When I look past the extreme right-wing views posed by Luttrell (which this review so conveniently mentions), I see an honorable man who is passionate about his country and served it well. This summary is thorough and non-biased, and the key points from each chapter are certainly appreciated.

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Title: The Deaths of Others

Subtitle: The Fate of Civilians in America's Wars

Author: John Tirman

Narrator: Christopher Price

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

Americans are greatly concerned about the number of our troops killed in battle - 100,000 dead in World War I; 300,000 in World War II; 33,000 in the Korean War; 58,000 in Vietnam; 4,500 in Iraq; over 1,000 in Afghanistan - and rightly so. But why are we so indifferent, often oblivious, to the far greater number of casualties suffered by those we fight and those we fight for? This is the compelling, largely unasked question John Tirman answers in The Deaths of Others. Between six and seven million people died in Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq alone, the majority of them civilians. And yet Americans devote little attention to these deaths. Other countries, however, do pay attention, and Tirman argues that if we want to understand why there is so much anti-Americanism around the world, the first place to look is how we conduct war. We understandably strive to protect our own troops, but our rules of engagement with the enemy are another matter. From atomic weapons and carpet bombing in World War II to napalm and daisy cutters in Vietnam and beyond, we have used our weapons intentionally to kill large numbers of civilians and terrorize our adversaries into surrender. Americans, however, are mostly ignorant of these facts, believing that American wars are essentially just, necessary, and "good". Tirman investigates the history of casualties caused by American forces in order to explain why America remains so unpopular and why US armed forces operate the way they do. Trenchant and passionate, The Deaths of Others forces listeners to consider the tragic consequences of American military action not just for Americans, but especially for those we fight.

Members Reviews:

App is terrible

The Audible app has forgotten my place in this book 3 times! it's a long book, how am I supposed to listen to it?

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Title: History's Greatest Generals

Subtitle: 10 Commanders Who Conquered Empires, Revolutionized Warfare, and Changed History Forever

Author: Michael Rank

Narrator: Kevin Pierce

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-13

Publisher: Five Minute Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

From the #1 bestselling author of The Crusades and the Soldiers of the Cross comes an exciting new book on the greatest minds of military leadership in history. Whether it is Hannibal of Carthage marching elephants across the Alps and attacking the heart of Rome, Khalid ibn al-Walid boasting an undefeated military career and destroying the Persian Empire while subduing the Byzantines, or Russian General Alexander Suvurov and his elevation of the bayonet to a work of art that could cut down any European army, great military leaders have exerted tremendous influence on society. This book will look at the lives of the 10 greatest military commanders in history. Some conquered the fullest expanse of the known world, as did Alexander the Great. Still others were master statesmen and capable of translating military victory into long-term political gains, such as Julius Caesar, whose vanquishing of the Gauls and his political opponents laid the groundwork for several centuries of unmatchable Roman imperial might. It will also look at the tactics they used to bring down stronger armies and befuddle them at every turn; whether it is Napoleon, who nearly conquered Europe through his deadly manoeuvre sur les derrieres and marching unexpectedly away from the enemy's main strength and concentrating on a weak but vital enemy point; or Hannibal's double entrapment maneuver, which has been the envy of military strategists for the last 2,000 years. Whatever their background, these rulers show that the right military commander at the right time in history can destroy an empire, change civilization, and alter the course of world history forever.

Members Reviews:

Great Book

This is a very informative and well written book. It is presented in an interesting and enjoyable manner. It the end I was sorry that it was not 20 Generals because I enjoyed it so much.

History's greatest generals review (Tomoson)

What did you love best about History's Greatest Generals?

I loved learning the history behind the Generals.

What other book might you compare History's Greatest Generals to and why?

not sure.

What does Kevin Pierce bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Pierce brought the book to life. I love history but don't always want to read a book. Even if I read the book, I may get bored quickly. I loved listening to the audio about the battles and victories.

Any additional comments?

I received the audio, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.

Well researched and interesting

This is a fairly short bigraphical study of ten different generals throughout history. Most are fairly well known, but a coupple I wasnt that familiar with, and the information presented made me want to learn more. The book is presented with each Generals basic history, a quick primer on their time and culture, and their accomplishments, It is obviously well researched, and hits all the highlights and even lowlights, showing their efffect on their society. Kevin Pierce does a great job narrating, adding just the right touch of gravitas to the narration. Definitely a good listen for any person interested in Military history.

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Title: Leyte 1944

Subtitle: The Soldiers' Battle

Author: Nathan N. Prefer

Narrator: Jones Allen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-25-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 26 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

When General Douglas MacArthur arrived in Australia in March 1942, having successfully left the Philippines to organize a new American army, he vowed, "I shall return!" More than two years later he did return, at the head of a large U.S. army to retake the Philippines from the Japanese. The place of his re-invasion was the central Philippine Island of Leyte. Much has been written about the naval Battle of Leyte Gulf that his return provoked, but almost nothing has been written about the three-month long battle to seize Leyte itself.

Originally intending to delay the advancing Americans, the Japanese high command decided to make Leyte the "Decisive Battle" for the western Pacific and rushed crack Imperial Army units from Manchuria, Korea, and Japan itself to halt and then overwhelm the Americans on Leyte. As were most battles in the Pacific, it was a long, bloody, and brutal fight. As did the Japanese, the Americans were forced to rush in reinforcements to compensate for the rapid increase in Japanese forces on Leyte.

This unique battle also saw a major Japanese counterattack - not a banzai charge, but a carefully thought-out counteroffensive designed to push the Americans off the island and capture the elusive General MacArthur. Both American and Japanese battalions spent days surrounded by the enemy, often until relieved or overwhelmed. Under General Yamashitas guidance it also saw a rare deployment of Japanese paratroopers in conjunction with the ground assault offensive.

Finally there were more naval and air battles, all designed to protect or cover landing operations of friendly forces. Leyte was a three-dimensional battle, fought with the best both sides had to offer, and did indeed decide the fate of the Philippines in World War II.

Editorial Reviews:

After Japan's capture of the Philippines in 1942 forced General Douglas MacArthur to flee to Australia, the archipelago became a crucial battleground in the Pacific during World War II. MacArthur promised a return, and in 1944 he and his troops invaded the island of Leyte, engaging in a long and brutal battle with the Japanese over control of the country. Nathan Prefer's history of the struggle is well-researched, and the drama of combat comes to life with Jones Allen's impeccable performance. His gravelly voice imbues the firsthand accounts with even more of a sense of gravitas and thrilling danger.

Members Reviews:

Very well Researched..

The only thing the audio book is lacking is a map. Frequently I had to consult a map to get the feel of the terrain and distances. Unlike the European theater, which I assume most readers will be familiar with. Leyte is virtually unknown to most. So, get a map and start listening.

Let-Down

Honestly, I've listened to a lot of WW-II books. This is just lacking everywhere. Anyone can put a book together by reading the Action Reports. There is just very little depth to this book.

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Title: Conflict

Subtitle: The History of the Korean War, 1950-1953

Author: Robert Leckie

Narrator: David Rapkin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-18-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes

Genres: History, Military

Publisher's Summary:

In June 1950 Communist forces poured across the 38th Parallel (the arbitrary, militarily indefensible line of latitude separating the Communist North from the independent Republic of Korea) to unite the country by force. Three bloody, bitter years of fighting ensued during which the seesawing fortunes of this frustrating war thwarted North Korea's ambitions while treating the ill-equipped, overconfident UN peacekeeping forces, mostly Americans, no less harshly. Conflict examines the war in all its military, political, and human dimensions: the battles at Pusan Perimeter, at Inchon, at Chosin Reservoir, at Heartbreak Ridge; significant figures like Syngman Rhee, Kim Il Sung, Ridgway, MacArthur, and Truman; controversies like MacArthur's dismissal, the difficulties of P.O.W. exchanges, and charges of brainwashing and germ warfare; as well as penetrating analyses of the performance of the American soldier, and the war's effect on the U.S. military and our national psyche. As such, Conflict stands as an unsurpassed, vivid contribution to history.

Members Reviews:

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Book has some glaring factual errors and the author's prejudice, typical of former Marines, toward USMC actions is obvious.

Terrific geopolitical detail and context.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, if interested in the Korean "Conflict."

What did you like best about this story?

Political context.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The performance was a average and, occasionally, a little distracting.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No specific incident.