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Title: Jackals Revenge
Author: Iain Gale
Narrator: Stephen Thorne
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-15-12
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
This sequel to The Black Jackals is set in the turmoil of the eastern Mediterranean in 1941, with the Brits struggling to hold their line in Greece against the powerful German and Italian forces.
Peter Lamb and his men are halted in their retreat to England and forced to join the British forces holding the pass at Thermopylae. But their tough experiences in France have not prepared The Jackals for the savage hand-to-hand fighting through the mountains. Lambs limited knowledge of command leaves him unsure about how to organise the New Zealand and Greek partisan soldiers who are added to his troop.
When they land in Crete, Lamb becomes suspicious of some of the civilians who, on fleeing from Greece, have taken cover with the Jackals. Yet he knows that facing the awesome German paratroopers for the first time, combined with the desperate battle to hold Crete at all costs, will force him to find a way to work alongside any support he is offered.
His new troop will be made up of partisans, allied irregulars - including Evelyn Waugh - and Spanish volunteers. Jackals Revenge paints a brilliant picture of the turbulent theatre of war.
Critic Reviews:
"A powerful novel of men at war. A triumph." (Bernard Cornwell)
"A treat for every history buff, and a vivid picture of men at war." (Scotland on Sunday)
Members Reviews:
Silly story,unbelievable .
What did you like best about Jackals' Revenge? What did you like least?
Some run of the mill British regiment, easily defeat elite German Paratroops,and elite German mountain troops. At one time the British soldiers are taken prisoner by the Germans and the British, point up into the mountains and as all 8 or so Germans look up at once the British simply snatch the weapons away from the Germans and take the Germans prisoner,ridiculous.
What will your next listen be?
Nothing by this author Iain Gale.
What about Stephen Thornes performance did you like?
Stephen Thorne was very good as usual.
Was Jackals' Revenge worth the listening time?
Parts were interesting but unarmed men can not disarm armed soldiers and take them prisoners.But no it is not worth listening to.
Any additional comments?
Don't waste your money on this book
it tells WW2 as it probably was
What did you like most about Jackals' Revenge?
I enjoyed this and I got the sense of what it was like as a soldier in these conflicts without any (in my view) Spielberg colour (great but I know it now thanks). It got a bit silly and ended a bit oddly but I enjoyed it. Not sure if he was but gives the impression Iain Gale did this stuff.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Jackals' Revenge?
the ludicrous poor high level leadership which I don't doubt
What does Stephen Thorne bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?
I think he speaks the words of the participants in a way that makes me think I am talking to them and brings the period to life
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
when the platoon meet the last line
Any additional comments?
it isn't deep but enjoyable and insightful. I have read 4 days in July and it is that historical story that Gale does so well
