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SAS Italian Job
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
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An impossible mission in wartime Italy: the next explosive best seller from Damien Lewis.
In the hard-fought winter of 1944, the Allies advanced northwards through Italy but stalled on the fearsome mountainous defences of the Gothic Line. Two men were parachuted in, in an effort to break the deadlock. Their mission: to penetrate deep into enemy territory and lay waste to the Germans' impregnable headquarters.
At the 11th hour, mission commanders radioed for David 'The Mad Piper' Kilpatrick to be flown in, resplendent in his tartan kilt. They wanted this fearless war hero to lead the assault, piping 'Highland Laddie' as he went - so leaving an indelible British signature to deter Nazi reprisals.
As the column of raiders formed up, there was shocking news. High command radioed through an order to stand down, having assessed the chances of success at little more than zero. But in defiance of orders, and come hell or high water, they were going in.
Damien Lewis' new best seller tells the incredible story.
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- James Gardner
- 11-03-21
Amazing men!
This is a great audio book capturing the heart of these amazing men (& women) during the most difficult of times.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-03-23
Heros all
I met Rob Walker Brown with my father who had served on Op Gallia with him and had huge respect for Rob
They never talked about it or any other operation other than the odd funny comments
Rob remarked to me one day that the most exhilarating time of his life was fishing for sea trout in Donegal Bay! Typically self effacing comment and diversionary tactic employed by them both.
RIP super brave warriors
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- Nathan Turner
- 05-02-24
Totally riveting listen
Unbelievable account of what was happening behind enemy lines, of which is rarely told or heard until now. very well narrated
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-03-19
Took a bit of time to get going
This book took a bit of time to get going I personally thought but when it did it was fantastic.
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- DanAnd
- 15-11-19
Incredible story, great narration
Awesome introduction to Damien Lewis' books. Depicted events are fantastically surreal and incredible feats of achievement for those involved. The title honestly doesn't make this story justice. I'm an avid military history enthusiast but I'm still in disbelief how they managed to accomplish what they did, in the way they did.
The book contains lots of personal information related to those involved; it's packed with action, military strategy and tactics; also lots of other stuff that you might be able to imagine happens when SAS members are in command of partisans behind one of the most fortifified and manned defensive lines of Nazi Germany this late in the war.
I obviously recommend this book to anyone who might resonate with all aformentioned. Just know that I most likely didn't do this book justice either. The only qualms I had with this book was in regards to the chronological order of certain parts, time skipping mid sentence (rare) and the like. Nothing else to complain about really. I will explore more of what Damien has to offer; and also Matt, who deserves a special mention for his way of making the characters come to life.
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- Bill Atkinson
- 25-01-23
A moving story on so many levels
Being ex-military I found this less well-known story to be very moving. It is not just ‘blood and guts’ but a deep and thoughtful account of people in challenging times.
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- Jaded Veteran
- 31-08-19
The truth will prevail.
The author has written and interesting an enjoyable account of a little known from World War II. Anyone interested in military history or in particular the role and bravery of the special forces will find this a good read.
What is disturbing is the tactics employed by the establishment to subjugate the role played by the partisans and SF in their important role to aid the allies on the Italian front.
Nonetheless it is humbling to read this account of many heroes of different nationalities that fought for freedom. May they all receive the true recognition they deserve.
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- ollie13239
- 28-09-19
a strong title read to perfection
very enjoyable to listen to this intresting section of history. Would listen to work by Damien Lewis and Matt bates agajn
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- Cogito
- 03-09-19
So many lives owed to so few hero’s
These were the finest of men and the greatest of leaders. Their success lives on in those that survived the atrocities they fought against and in their sons and daughters and on through time in the survivors families who live on through the generations.
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- Agnes
- 17-01-21
One of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to in a long time
This is my first Damien Lewis book and it won’t be my last. The story (and narration ) was fast paced, exhilarating, and held my attention for hours on end. Highly recommended!
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