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The Destroyers

By: Douglas Reeman
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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From the author of The First to Land, a novel set during World War II. They called them the Scrapyard Flotilla. After a quarter of a century of service, the eight destroyers had seen all kinds of action.

Now they were to be used in raids to open the way for the invasion of Occupied Europe.

©1974 Douglas Reeman (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Historical Fiction Fiction

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The book is of its time and shows the attitudes of those caught up in war and how they dealt with unimaginable loss as well as victory. A bit drawn out but I guess there were long pauses of nothing between horrific battles. Very brave men who should never be forgotten.

A bit drawn out but fascinating nonetheless

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just the thing for when one needs to distract oneself from the bigger issues of the day. True British navy through and through.

another Mans book

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This was the first of Douglas Reeman’s books that I’ve read. The plot was somewhat implausible but well narrated.

Well narrated war story; a bit charactured

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A good story with excellent background detail and graphic battle narrative. As usual David Rintoul was superb.

Entertaining.

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I very much enjoyed this my latest listen of Douglas Reeman Titles a good story read as usual by the excellent David Rintoul. Quite hectic action sequences especially the climactic action chapter. A new character Badger the ships cat! Never regretted getting these titles from Audible.

Badger The Ships Cat

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Brilliant as ever from author and narrator
Really enjoyed the excitement detail and atmosphere brought to a great story

Gripping listen

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One of the best of all his many books.

Such a shame people like David M who gave such a bizarre review have no imagination, compassion or understanding and worse still such ‘reviews’ can’t be down voted.

Excellent

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Good descriptions of characters and intertwined story lines within the main story , really brought home the savagery of war .

Excellent description of all the action sequences.

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What a brilliant and persuasive story well written and devilishly narrated to perfect effect
I'm sure we will never pass this way again
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Exemplary

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Destroyers to be better than the print version?

yes

Who was your favorite character and why?

Drummond

What does David Rintoul bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

He always bring that calm so typical of the period

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

You don't live forever

Any additional comments?

The books by Reeman should be printed by 'Mills and Boon' they are really romantic novels not war stories

Not Just A War Storey

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