Men of 18 in 1918
Memories of the Western Front in World War One
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An astounding account of one young infantryman's personal experience of the Western Front in the last year of World War One.
Perfect for fans of Peter Hart, Max Hastings, and Barbara W. Tuchman.
In the spring of 1918, German forces broke through Allied lines in a last-ditch attempt to overcome their enemies. To hold back this tide, inexperienced young men from France, Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada were sent into war against battle-hardened and desperate German soldiers.
What was it like to be an eighteen-year-old and sent to the frontlines in the First World War?
Frederick James Hodges was one of these young men and his book, Men of 18 in 1918, provides insight into the ordeals of an ordinary soldier who left Britain as a teenager but returned as a man having witnessed the full horrors of war.
Hodges charts his progress through the conflict from his short period of training to being thrown into defending Allied lines against the onslaught before being ordered, as part of Britain's prime assault troops, into a ninety-five-day non-stop attack which only ended with the armistice of November 1918.
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great book
- De Amazon Customer en 12-28-20
De: Ernst Jünger
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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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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
De: James Holland
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By Tank into Normandy
- De: Stuart Hills, Lord Deedes - foreword
- Narrado por: Roger Clark
- Duración: 9 h y 2 m
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Stuart Hills embarked his Sherman DD tank on to an LCT at 6:45 a.m., Sunday, June 4th, 1944. He was 20 years old, un-blooded, fresh from a public-school background, and officer cadet training. He was going to war. Two days later, his tank sunk; he and his crew landed from a rubber dinghy with just the clothes they stood in. After that, the struggles through the Normandy bocage in a replacement tank, engaging the enemy in a constant round of close encounters, led to a swift mastering of the art of tank warfare and remarkable survival in the midst of carnage and destruction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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First “The Big Show” now this?!
- De S. H. Moore en 05-19-21
De: Stuart Hills, y otros
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Band of Brothers
- E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne, from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest
- De: Stephen E. Ambrose
- Narrado por: Tim Jerome
- Duración: 12 h y 37 m
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 9,784
Easy Company, 506th Airborne Division, U.S. Army, was as good a rifle company as any in the world. From their rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to D-Day and victory, Ambrose tells the story of this remarkable company, which kept getting the tough assignments. Easy Company was responsible for everything from parachuting into France early D-Day morning to the capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden. Band of Brothers is the account of the men of this remarkable unit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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High Expectations Met
- De Audrey en 02-12-13
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Twilight of the Gods
- A Swedish Waffen-SS Volunteer's Experiences with the 11th SS-Panzergrenadier Division Nordland, Eastern Front 1944-45
- De: Thorolf Hillblad - editor
- Narrado por: Bruce Mann
- Duración: 5 h y 50 m
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Erik Wallin served with his unit in all of these locations, and provides the listener with a fascinating glimpse into these final battles. The book is written with a "no holds barred" approach which will captivate, excite, and maybe even shock the listener - his recollections do not evade the brutality of fighting against the advancing Red Army. Twilight of the Gods is destined to become a classic memoir of the Second World War.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A truly unique look at the Eastern Front from a devout Nazi.
- De S. H. Moore en 11-21-19
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Fire and Movement
- The British Expeditionary Force and the Campaign of 1914
- De: Peter Hart
- Narrado por: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Duración: 18 h y 39 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 121
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A remarkable story of high hopes and crushing disappointment, the campaign contains moments of sheer horror and nerve-shattering excitement; pathos and comic relief; occasional cowardice and much selfless courage - all culminating in the climax of the First Battle of Ypres. And yet, as Peter Hart shows in this gripping and revisionary look at the war's first year, for too long the British part in the 1914 campaigns has been veiled in layers of self-congratulatory myth.
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4 out of 5 stars
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stop doing accents on quotes
- De Eric en 02-01-15
De: Peter Hart
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Marine!
- The Life of Chesty Puller
- De: Burke Davis
- Narrado por: Bill Thatcher
- Duración: 12 h y 14 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 457
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 413
In the glorious chronicles of the US Marine Corps, no name is more revered than that of Lt. Gen. Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller. The only fighting man to receive the Navy Cross five separate times - a military honor second only to the Congressional Medal of Honor - he was the epitome of a professional warrior.
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5 out of 5 stars
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good book, God awful reading.
- De Amazon Customer en 12-28-21
De: Burke Davis
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The Last Hill
- The Epic Story of a Ranger Battalion and the Battle That Defined WWII
- De: Bob Drury, Tom Clavin
- Narrado por: George Newbern
- Duración: 10 h y 59 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 169
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They were known as “Rudder’s Rangers,” the most elite and experienced attack unit the Army had. In December 1944, they would be the spearhead into Germany, taking the war into Hitler’s homeland at last. Their colonel was given this objective: Take Hill 400. After two days, when they were finally relieved, only 16 Rangers remained to stagger down from the top of Hill 400. The Last Hill is filled with unforgettable action and characters—a gripping, finely detailed saga of what the survivors of the battalion would call “our longest day.”
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5 out of 5 stars
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more a history of the rangers in ww2
- De M. Johannes en 10-12-23
De: Bob Drury, y otros
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Patriots from the Barrio
- The Story of Company E, 141st Infantry: The Only All Mexican American Army Unit in World War II
- De: Dave Gutierrez
- Narrado por: Manuel Lara
- Duración: 8 h y 20 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 30
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 28
Based on extensive archival research and veteran and family accounts, Patriots from the Barrio brings to life the soldiers whose service should never have gone unrecognized for so long. With its memorable personalities, stories of hope and immigration, and riveting battle scenes, this beautifully written book is a testament to the shared beliefs of all who have fought for the ideals of the American flag.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great history!
- De Good quality for decent price en 06-10-24
De: Dave Gutierrez
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Normandiefront
- D-Day to Saint-Lô Through German Eyes
- De: Vince Milano, Bruce Conner
- Narrado por: Joe Barrett
- Duración: 11 h y 33 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 48
In the cold morning of June 6, 1944, thousands of German soldiers were in position from Port en Bessin eastward past Colleville on the Normandy coast, aware that a massive invasion force was heading straight for them, although according to Allied Intelligence, they shouldn't have been there. The presence of 352 Division meant that the number of defenders was literally double the number expected - and on the best fortified of all the invasion beaches. What makes this account of the bloody struggle unique is that it is told from the German standpoint, using firsthand testimony....
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3 out of 5 stars
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give up on trying to mimic a German accent
- De TEBjornson en 04-13-23
De: Vince Milano, y otros
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I Will Hold
- The Story of USMC Legend Clifton B. Cates from Belleau Wood to Victory in the Great War
- De: James Carl Nelson
- Narrado por: Sean Pratt
- Duración: 9 h y 48 m
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The incredible true story of Clifton B. "Lucky" Cates, whose service in World War I and beyond made him a legend in the annals of the Marine Corps. Cates knew that he and his small band of marines were in a desperate spot. Before handing the note over to a runner, he added three words that would resound through Marine Corps history: I WILL HOLD.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I Cannot Hold!
- De Matthew en 10-22-16
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Facing the Mountain
- A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II
- De: Daniel James Brown
- Narrado por: Louis Ozawa
- Duración: 17 h y 40 m
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In the days and months after Pearl Harbor, the lives of Japanese Americans across the continent and Hawaii were changed forever. In this unforgettable chronicle of war-time America and the battlefields of Europe, Daniel James Brown portrays the journey of Rudy Tokiwa, Fred Shiosaki, and Kats Miho, who volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and were deployed to France, Germany, and Italy, where they were asked to do the near impossible. Brown also tells the story of these soldiers' parents, immigrants who were forced to submit to life in concentration camps on U.S. soil.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow
- De Tbone McCoy en 06-13-21
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Biggest Brother
- The Life of Major Dick Winters, the Man Who Led the Band of Brothers
- De: Larry Alexander
- Narrado por: Traber Burns
- Duración: 13 h y 57 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 91
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They were Easy Company, 101st Army Airborne - the World War II fighting unit legendary for their bravery against nearly insurmountable odds and their loyalty to one another in the face of death. Every soldier in this band of brothers looked to one man for leadership, devotion to duty, and the embodiment of courage: Major Dick Winters. This is the riveting story of an ordinary man who became an extraordinary hero.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent!
- De Vera Family en 09-24-21
De: Larry Alexander
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Tank Rider
- Into the Reich with the Red Army
- De: Evgeni Bessonov, Bair Irincheev - translator
- Narrado por: P.J. Ochlan
- Duración: 9 h y 42 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 96
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Tank Rider is the riveting memoir of Evgeni Bessonov telling of his years of service at the vanguard of the Red Army and daily encounters with the German foe. He brings large-scale battles to life, recounts the sniping and skirmishing that tried and tested soldiers on both sides, and narrates the overwhelming tragedy and horror of apocalyptic warfare on the Eastern Front. So much of the Soviet experience of World War II remains untold, but this memoir provides an important glimpse into some of the most decisive moments of this overlooked history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wish more about the Soviet POV was written.
- De brian en 10-07-18
De: Evgeni Bessonov, y otros
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X Troop
- The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II
- De: Leah Garrett
- Narrado por: John Lee
- Duración: 9 h y 54 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 98
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June 1942. The shadow of the Third Reich has fallen across the European continent. In desperation, Winston Churchill and his chief of staff form an unusual plan: a new commando unit made up of Jewish refugees who have escaped to Britain. The resulting volunteers are a motley group of intellectuals, artists, and athletes, most from Germany and Austria. Many have been interned as enemy aliens and have lost their families, their homes - their whole worlds. They will stop at nothing to defeat the Nazis.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very amazing and moving story!
- De Jonathan D. Feldman en 09-18-21
De: Leah Garrett
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The York Patrol
- The Real Story of Alvin York and the Unsung Heroes Who Made Him World War I's Most Famous Soldier
- De: James Carl Nelson
- Narrado por: Jacques Roy
- Duración: 7 h y 33 m
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In the vein of Band of Brothers and American Sniper, a riveting history of Alvin York, the World War I legend who killed two dozen Germans and captured more than 100, detailing York's heroics yet also restoring the unsung heroes of his patrol to their rightful place in history - from renowned World War I historian James Carl Nelson.
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5 out of 5 stars
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So many regiments & divisions
- De Pat Newell en 01-26-23
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Red Road from Stalingrad
- Recollections of a Soviet Infantryman
- De: Mansur Abdulin
- Narrado por: Alex Hyde-White
- Duración: 8 h y 51 m
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Mansur Abdulin fought in the front ranks of the Soviet infantry against the German invaders at Stalingrad, Kursk, and on the banks of the Dnieper. This is his extraordinary story. His vivid firsthand account of a ruthless war on the Eastern Front gives rare insight into the reality of the fighting and into the tactics and mentality of the Red Army's soldiers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Memoir of a Soviet soldier fighting the Nazis
- De Ladybug en 09-16-21
De: Mansur Abdulin
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The Last Battle
- Victory, Defeat, and the End of World War I
- De: Peter Hart
- Narrado por: Julian Elfer
- Duración: 13 h y 5 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Much has been made of - and written about - August 1914. There has been comparatively little focus on August 1918 and the lead-up to November. Because of the fixation on the Great War's opening moves and the great battles that followed over the course of the next four years, the endgame seems to come as a stunning anticlimax. At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the guns simply fell silent. The Last Battle definitively corrects this misperception. As Hart shows, a number of factors precipitated the Armistice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Is it over yet?
- De Rick B en 11-17-20
De: Peter Hart
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Men of 18 in 1918
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- IGoWhereIPlease
- 09-22-23
Good insight on “Tommy’s” 1918 experience!
The book does a good job of communicating what it was like to be a young BEF soldier in the last year of the Great War; the urgency of the nation’s need, the indifference to death that develops, men rising to the ocasion, etc.
As long as the author “stayed in his lane,” he did well. However, when attempting to communicate things he didn’t personally experience, he relies on rumors, hearsay, and misinformation rather than researching his topic.
Two examples I recall:
1)The author indicates the US troops swapped their U.S. manufactured rifles for the British Lee-Enfield .3003 because the US. rifles were too heavy. US troops loaned to service under French and British commanders swapped out their kit for the kit of the nations’ soldiers they were loaned to so as to simplify logistics.
2)Too little credit is given to French Martial Foch for his roll in the 100 days offensive.
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- Michael K. Irwin
- 05-11-23
Great book
I really enjoyed this book and really recommend it to anyone interested in the history of the Great War.
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