
The Longest Day
June 6, 1944
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Narrated by:
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Clive Chafer
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By:
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Cornelius Ryan
The classic account of the Allied invasion of Normandy....
The Longest Day is Cornelius Ryan’s unsurpassed account of D-day, a book that endures as a masterpiece of military history. In this compelling tale of courage and heroism, glory and tragedy, Ryan painstakingly re-creates the fateful hours that preceded and followed the massive invasion of Normandy to retell the story of an epic battle that would turn the tide against world fascism and free Europe from the grip of Nazi Germany.
This book, first published in 1959, is a must for anyone who loves history, as well as for anyone who wants to better understand how free nations prevailed at a time when darkness enshrouded the earth.
©1959 Cornelius Ryan; 1987 by Kathryn Morgan Ryan, Victoria Ryan Baida, and Geoffrey J. M. Ryan (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...




















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Great Dday book
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The classic version of the Normandy assault - 1944
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The Definitive Account of DDay
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Have you seen the movie? They make such a prominent statement in the opening credits that it is "based on the book by Cornelius Ryan" that I've always had a mind to read it.After all, while the story is epic, the movie just "tries too hard" in parts. Isn't the breaching of Fortress Europe enough of a plot? No! Movie-goers also need a schmaltzy love story too. Surely the book can't be that contrived?
The good news is that it is not. It shares the "tell a story through a mosaic of slice-of-life vignettes" approach, yet does it with compelling integrity. It is gritty and unrelenting; sometimes poignant, but always authentic. The book's most rewarding and fascinating aspect is how it shows in rich detail the diverse impact of action and inaction, decision and indecision - and often just plain luck - in the final outcome of the day.
Seen the movie? Read the book: it is worth it
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Great book
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Good Listen
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Would you listen to The Longest Day again? Why?
Yes, very interestingWhat did you like best about this story?
It is told from individuals point of veiwWhat about Clive Chafer’s performance did you like?
Kept it interesting helped paint the picture in the mindWatched the movie many times
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The narration is simple and direct, like the account itself, but sometimes it sounds a tad bland because the narrator tries to keep the story on such an even keel.
If you want an honest account of this important day in world history, you couldn't do better than The Longest Day.
Important Moment in History...a Must-Read
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We hear so much about bloody Omaha Beach, but not so much about the paratroopers and other beaches filled with brave soldiers who rose to the situation with ingenuity and bravery.
Other reviews complained about the narrator and I have to agree that there are times when the low droning monotonous voice led me to tune out the narration, but the interesting content kept me engaged.
First-hand historical accounts are priceless!
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Excellent, detailed account of D-Day
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