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The Longest Winter
- The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of World War II's Most Decorated Platoon
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
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Summary
December 1944: Deep in the Ardennes forest, a platoon of 18 men under the command of 20-year-old lieutenant Lyle Bouck huddle in their foxholes. Under attack and vastly outnumbered, they repulse three German assaults in a fierce day-long battle, killing more than 500 Germans.
Only when Bouck's men run out of ammunition do they surrender. As POWs, Bouck's platoon experience an ordeal far worse than combat: trigger-happy German guards, Allied bombing raids, and a daily ration of thin soup. Somehow, the men of Bouck's platoon all miraculously survive.
Alex Kershaw brings to life the story of America's most decorated small unit of the war, and one of the most inspiring stories in American history.
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- Aoife McCullough
- 22-02-22
A Thrilling Tale
A great retelling of one platoons story. It is incredibly fascinating to hear from the perspective of the platoon in such great detail. I really felt for the first time I partly understood what a POW went through from capture to release.
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- Babs Kehinde
- 29-10-22
Amazing story, well told
I have read different accounts of the Battle of the Bulge, generally though only giving passing reference to the heroism displayed by the I&R platoon. So this story was a great way to get a fuller picture of their contribution at the time and how it affected their lives.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-06-22
Riveting account of leadership & endurance in WW2
A superb account of a small but outstandingly brave group of young men who stood their ground against incredible odds and their subsequent terrible ordeal as POWs. Finally got the recognition they deserved
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- Dylan Baynham
- 27-07-22
Brilliant
Loved the story, the actions of that platoon, info about Joachim Peiper and as always, the brilliant Grover Gardner
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- Emma
- 04-05-23
The Longest Winnter
Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Theres some really good books out that have first-hand accounts, and this is one of them.
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- David Sinclair
- 24-05-22
Great story
Well told story from training, battle, to capture, to liberation. An eyeopening account. A must listen to account.
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- Joystick
- 09-07-23
A story well worth hearing.
I had never heard of this formations story. It would make an amazing film.
It is a story of citizens soldiers at their best
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- GC
- 08-12-23
Daunting Battle Experiences
The Battle of The Bulge and Bastogne is indelibly etched into WW2 history. This book delivers first hand experiences of the bravery of the soldiers that survived the terror. Those that were taken POW endured further suffering and the fight for survival in extremely miserable conditions. Let us not forget the Sacrifice that each one gave and endured even after, if they survived the horrors of War.
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- mcfontaine
- 17-08-21
A brilliant read
Such an amazingly detailed account of not just the units famous action, but their 2nd struggle after capture.
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- Peter R.
- 19-01-22
Well worth a listen
Well written and well read a fascinating story that I was totally unaware of and I pride myself on my knowledge of the world wars!
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