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Ryskamp
- Fernsby's War, Book 1
- By: J.C. Jarvis
- Narrated by: Hugh Weller-Poley
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
In 1938, the world was at a crossroads. For Michael Fernsby, it was a choice between surrender and survival. But even he could not predict the lengths he would go to in order to stay alive. In the heart of Nazi Germany, Michael and his brother David embark on a dangerous mission to rescue their Jewish family members trapped in Bavaria. However, when their plan goes awry and they find themselves on the run from the Gestapo, they turn to an underground resistance movement for help.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My new favorite author!!!
- By Jan Weston on 18-07-24
- Ryskamp
- Fernsby's War, Book 1
- By: J.C. Jarvis
- Narrated by: Hugh Weller-Poley
Who is this written for?
Reviewed: 29-04-24
I really did have to check that this wasn’t written for older children : the language was so simplistic and basic in content. The narration was pretty awful, character depictions were very stereotypical and the story in general was as deep as a small puddle and highly unlikely. Will I continue with the next two? Also highly unlikely.
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A Handful of Hard Men
- The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia
- By: Hannes Wessels
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 260
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 237
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 238
It is difficult to find another soldier's story to equal Captain Darrell Watt's in terms of time spent on the field of battle and challenges faced. Even by the lofty standards of the SAS and Special Forces, one has to look far to find anyone who can match his record of resilience and valor in the face of such daunting odds and with resources so paltry. In the fight, he showed himself to be a military maestro. After 12 years in the cauldron of war, his cause slipped from beneath him, and Rhodesia gave way to Zimbabwe.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Total rubbish don't waste your money!!
- By Chris on 20-02-18
- A Handful of Hard Men
- The SAS and the Battle for Rhodesia
- By: Hannes Wessels
- Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
Dreadful delivery, dull with poor pronunciation of names and places.
Reviewed: 08-04-24
At times I found it hard to be clear who the author was referring to as he jumps from first person to third person at an alarming rate. The regular mispronunciation of names and places was really irritating, surely either an English or Southern African voice would be more appropriate.
I’m five chapters in to this and can’t decide whether or not to finish it. I’m interested in the period it describes but not sure it’s worth the pain. I think this is my first regretted Audible purchase.
Have discovered I can get a refund- this is the answer I think to what is an anti -black right wing nightmare.
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Rorke's Drift
- By: Adrian Greaves
- Narrated by: Paul Herzberg
- Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 47
On 22nd January 1879 a force of 20,000 Zulus overwhelmed and destroyed the British invading force at Isandlwana, killing and ritually disemboweling more than 1,200 troops. That afternoon, the same Zulu force turned their attention on a small outpost at Rorke's Drift. The battle that ensued, one of the British Army's great epics, has since entered into legend. Throughout the night 85 men held off six full-scale Zulu attacks at the cost of only 27 casualties, forcing the Zulu army to withdraw.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good narration of a great story
- By Rob on 07-06-23
- Rorke's Drift
- By: Adrian Greaves
- Narrated by: Paul Herzberg
Duller than dullsville on a dull day !!!
Reviewed: 23-09-23
Up to the description of the battle and the immediate aftermath, all is fine but what follows is a further 12 hours of sifting through every detail & name include masses of repetition and I suspect a good bit of contradiction. Thoroughly recommend the transcript of Colour Sergeant Bourne’s 1930s radio broadcast.
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Iron Man: My Journey through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath
- By: Tony Iommi
- Narrated by: Bev Bevan
- Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 265
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 235
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 232
Iron Man chronicles the story of both pioneering guitarist Tony Iommi and legendary band Black Sabbath, dubbed "The Beatles of heavy metal" by Rolling Stone. Iron Man reveals the man behind the icon yet still captures Iommi's humor, intelligence, and warmth. He speaks honestly and unflinchingly about his rough-and-tumble childhood, the accident that almost ended his career, his failed marriages, personal tragedies, battles with addiction, bandmates, famous friends, newfound daughter, and the ups and downs of his life as an artist.
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3 out of 5 stars
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disappointing overall
- By R. facer on 14-09-17
A slight dulling of the shine !
Reviewed: 12-08-23
Iommi is a real hero of mine so I need to be careful how I word this.
The writing is awful but you get used to it : once he reaches the Sabbath parts of his life it improves a lot.
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised by the drug usage described in the book but for me it takes away from what I thought was his strong character.
The double standards are amazing from someone who is appalled at a bottle being thrown at the band on stage but thinks nothing of pretty volatile pranks on band members or nearly throwing a girl off a balcony !!!
It’s made me go back to the first few albums and research some newer ones : still my hero Tony, just stick to the day job !!!
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Human Game
- Hunting the Great Escape Murderers
- By: Simon Read
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 39
In March 1944, 76 Allied officers tunnelled out of Stalag Luft III. Of the 73 captured, 50 were shot by direct order of Hitler. This is the story of how a British Bobby from Blackpool, Frank McKenna, was sent to post-war Germany on the express orders from Churchill to bring the Gestapo murderers to justice. In a quest that ranges from the devastated, bombed out cities of Europe to the horrors of the concentrations camps, McKenna is relentless in his pursuit.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Probably Better in Book Format
- By Bex on 18-06-13
- Human Game
- Hunting the Great Escape Murderers
- By: Simon Read
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
Some very odd errors !
Reviewed: 12-08-23
A well researched book but let let down by some odd mistakes.
Referring to SAS troops as “agents” is quite simply wrong.
There were a number of strange German pronunciations and the occasional French howler ( Vosges mountains) - how about some proof listening ! Finally McKenna’s death was said to be on Valentines Day 1944 instead of 1994.
Enjoyed this but all of the above definitely detracts from the final work.
The resume of the escape was pretty much the standard depiction of this remarkable event : I’d have been more impressed if the author had included information from Guy Walter’s “The Real Great Escape” which told the whole story right down to the input by German personnel either for gain or by blackmail.
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Mosquito Men
- The Elite Pathfinders of 627 Squadron
- By: David Price
- Narrated by: Greg Wagland
- Length: 13 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 53
The story of one of the most remarkable–and feared–British aircraft of the Second World War: the de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito fighter-bomber.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A remarkable story
- By FAB on 16-03-23
- Mosquito Men
- The Elite Pathfinders of 627 Squadron
- By: David Price
- Narrated by: Greg Wagland
Mosquito Men
Reviewed: 27-05-23
Pretty dull narrative and some tenuously linked side stories. Great people stuff which is when the book is at its best. Tech anoracs will probably love it but I can’t help but feel we didn’t get the whole story of the Mosquito Men.
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SBS – Silent Warriors
- The Authorised Wartime History
- By: Saul David
- Narrated by: John Hopkins
- Length: 14 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 292
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 251
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Story5 out of 5 stars 250
Britain’s SBS - or Special Boat Service - was the world’s first maritime special operations unit. Founded in the dark days of 1940, it started as a small and inexperienced outfit that leaned heavily on volunteers’ raw courage and boyish enthusiasm. It would become one of the most effective fighting forces of the Second World War - and has served as a model for Special Forces ever since.
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3 out of 5 stars
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monotone
- By Fred on 08-10-21
- SBS – Silent Warriors
- The Authorised Wartime History
- By: Saul David
- Narrated by: John Hopkins
SBS
Reviewed: 27-01-23
Outstanding - a broad sweeping history that just took me with it! Fascinating overlaps with other special forces stories.
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The Nazi Hunters
- By: Damien Lewis
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,000
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 913
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 909
The Nazi Hunters is the incredible, hitherto untold story of the most secret chapter in the SAS' history. Officially, the world's most elite special forces unit was dissolved at the end of the Second World War and not reactivated until the 1950s. Among their last actions was a disastrous commando raid into occupied France in 1944, which ended in the capture, torture and execution of 31 soldiers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fascinating story
- By Dr on 29-10-15
- The Nazi Hunters
- By: Damien Lewis
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
Nazi Hunters
Reviewed: 11-01-23
Excellent in depth research & reporting of this very dark but human story. Encourages one to dig further.
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