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Ardennes 1944

Hitler's Last Gamble

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Ardennes 1944

By: Antony Beevor
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Ardennes 1944 by Antony Beever, read by Sean Barrett.

On 16 December 1944, Hitler launched his last gamble in the snow-covered forests and gorges of the Ardennes on the Belgian/German border.

Although Hitler's generals were doubtful of success, younger officers and NCOs were desperate to believe that their homes and families could be saved from the vengeful Red Army approaching from the east. The Ardennes offensive, with more than a million men involved, became the greatest battle of the war in Western Europe.

In January 1945, when the Red Army launched its onslaught towards Berlin, the once-feared German war machine was revealed to be broken beyond repair. The Ardennes was the battle which finally broke the Wehrmacht.

©2015 Anthony Beevor (P)2015 Penguin Audio Europe Military War Red army Western Europe Thought-Provoking Suspenseful

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Editor reviews

In complete and unabridged historical audiobook, Ardennes 1944: Hitler's Last Gamble, written by military historian Antony Beevor and narrated by British voice actor Sean Barrett, informs the listener on one of the largest battles of the Second World War, The Ardennes. It has been extremely well-researched by Beevor. Hear about the battle between Hitler’s Wehrmacht Army and the Russian Red Army that led to the divide of Berlin. This book is both hugely informative and deeply moving as over a million men fought for the protection of their families on both sides of a war in its final defeat. Available now from Audible.
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A superb account of events balanced by a masterful reading. Pronunciation of the many complex military terms is perfect. An engrossing listen.

Riveting

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Antony Beever does it again. Brings a complicated battle to life. My knowledge of the battle was limited and I had no idea how much had gone on. I was impressed with the scale of research and detail.

As per my other reviews a PDF with maps would be helpful. Often the names of places mean nothing and cannot be researched as it’s hard to know the spelling. It would bring more context to the book,

Another in depth account

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Well researched and written with lots of analysis and personal accounts from those who took part on both sides. Thoroughly recommended reading.

Excellent in depth account

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A truly exceptional history of the German counter offensive in 1944. Engrossing and well narrated!

Excellent

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Beevor's books are always fascinating. This is no exception.

But there is one large problem with this as an audio book. The text is full of references to villages, towns, topographical features. Naturally. It's really hard to follow without a map.

The audio is good but I felt I might have prefers a printed text.

Fascinating but some issues for an audiobook

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Another thoughtful and well researched WW2 history from Antony Beevor. This brings to life the chaotic winter campaign in the Ardennes where all sides were susceptible to the fog of confusion.
Atrocities - on both sides - are frankly discussed and put into historical context.
The last chapter discusses the strategic consequences of the campaign, arguing that the miscalculation of Hitler in the campaign, led directly to the rapid collapse on the Eastern front between January and May 1945. The consequences for military and post war relations between British and Americans are also fairly discussed.

Superbly read by Sean Barrett

Last Gamble

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An absolutely captivating audio book with a fascinating level of detail. Well read and thanks to all that made this historic account possible.

Captivating listening and such detail.

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lots of detail, narrative flows well, I liked the narrator, once you get used to his style, this is my second Beevor/Barrett audible, next one "Paris"

another great Beevor/Barret history

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A piece of war history I knew little about, now I’m better informed.
Not sure it needed accents, a little distracting.

Informative and moving

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I learnt a great deal from this book. Well researched, Good on detail. Beautifully read. If you are, at all interested in WWII. Ardennes 1944, Hitler's last gamble is fascinating.

Well written well read

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