Thunder Run

The Armored Strike to Capture Baghdad

By: David Zucchino

Narrated by: Richard M. Davidson

Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Called “the best account of combat since Black Hawk Down” by Men’s Journal, Thunder Run is a no-holds-barred look at the sweep of Baghdad, Iraq in 2003 by U.S. armed forces. One of the boldest gambles in modern military history, the surprise attack on Baghdad by three battalions of tanks and APCs and less than 1,000 men total was the single stroke that is credited for ending the Iraqi war. The three days of fierce fighting that followed the initial attack are captured in stunning detail by Richard M. Davidson’s powerhouse narration.

©2004 David Zucchino (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Thunder run is an epic win!

What made the experience of listening to Thunder Run the most enjoyable?

Yes, this is really and action packed read.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There really can't be one because you get little flashes of POV's

What about Richard M. Davidson???s performance did you like?

He did the voices really well and injected the right amount of emotion into everything.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Better than Blackhawk down.

Any additional comments?

Get this book you wont be sorry.

Fantastic book

Had to read this book after I found out one of my NCO’s was actually part of this. It’s a good book. Narrator could brush up on pronunciation a bit, but it’s understandable

Well worth the listening

Through it had many sad parts plus many exciting vivid happenings of war it is still well worth the listening!!

Gritty, Well Written, Attention Grabbing

I found Thunder Run to be a wonderfully written book with a realistic portrayal of both the excitement and horrible reality of war. If you thought the siege of Baghdad was a cake walk based on the media's coverage I would encourage you to hear the story of the full events.

I laughed and cried during this book and the detail and narration were vivid enough to make me feel a bit of what the soldiers were feeling. (I'm sure my feelings were nothing in comparison.)

So Intense!

I never thought a book written in 2003 about the dash to Baghdad could be so damn riveting. No matter what type of military books you read, this one is a stunner. Starts off a bit slow, but by the time it was over I was so enthralled!

Good stuff

I enjoyed the story I served in the Army and enjoyed the truth about what few people know.

Armor wins wars

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

You bet. Gives a great account as a life of a 19K.

What did you like best about this story?

The tanks and aggressive march.

Have you listened to any of Richard M. Davidson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Nope, but I liked his reading

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Get in, sit down and shoot straight

Learn your subject matter before a performance.

The book itself is decidedly mediocre, this is made worse by the scene chewing narration. The book sounds like it’s being read by Zapp Brannigan or some Phil Hartman character.

Add to that, the narrator incorrectly pronouncing a multitude of military words and terms - ANYONE OUT THERE IN CHARGE OF HIRING NARRATORS - A TANK ROUND IS PRONOUNCED “SAY-BO” - it’s not “SABIT”, it’s not “SUEBOT” - every single performance gets this wrong and it drives me up the wall.

That being said, I’m not even half way through the book and I’m not sure I’m going to finish it.

Not What the Press Told Us!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, It tells the real story about the Thunder Run!

What did you like best about this story?

That I found out waht REALLY Happened when we entered into the Iraqi Capital!

Which scene was your favorite?

The Fight on Route 8

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

You Will NEVER look at a Highway Interchange the same way AGAIN!

Any additional comments?

It showed me How Little we can trust the US press and Network News companies like FOx and CNN!

Thunder Run.

Alot of action and excitement. This is just what war and combat is. Very well written and read I enjoyed, and would recomend it to anyone.