The Germans in Normandy

De: Richard Hargreaves

Narrado por: Chris MacDonnell

An account of the D-Day invasion - from the German point of view.

The Allied invasion of Northern France was the greatest combined operation in the history of warfare. Up until now, it has been recorded from the attackers' point of view - whereas the defenders' angle has been largely ignored.

While the Germans knew an invasion was inevitable, no one knew where or when it would fall. Those manning Hitler's mighty Atlantic Wall may have felt secure in their bunkers, but they had no conception of the fury and fire that was about to break. After the initial assaults of June established an Allied bridgehead, a state of stalemate prevailed. The Germans fought with great courage - hindered by lack of supplies and overwhelming Allied control of the air. This book describes the catastrophe that followed, in a unique look at the war from the losing side.

©2006, 2019 Richard Hargreaves (P)2019 Tantor

Great listening

I enjoy stories from the German side, and this one did not disappoint, had my full attention the whole way!

German perspective

Seems to be a very well documented account of the story of Dday from German records, letters and war management considerations. Hard not to see the megalomania of Hitler and his punishment of the disloyal within his high command as a cautionary tale for allowing a sick man to run a country and convert its foreign policy and national interests to reflect his own prejudices and vile hatred of the other.

Lots of history I was unaware of happening during the D Day and the liberation of Western Europe.

Great look at D day and events in German government and military. Lots of little known but important details of the summer and fall of 1944.

Very good 👍

Excellent insight into German soldiers anticipation of the doorman impatient. And of course, Terry and Bud Palmer.

Thoroughly fascinating.

I enjoyed the detail of the recollections...I found myself looking skyward for allied fighter bombers.

Hitlers mania of hating all but himself.

Hitler was self destructive like a child throwing a tantrum to deny all but himself any success or resource. He did not accept defeat and would destroy all for no other reason than spite to military and civilian alike. Normandy was an overwhelming force rolling over what was once the German military forces. This book records the German perspective of the losing war of the Arian superman. How blind Hitler became. How mindless those minions who swore total allegiance to a madman.

Excellent history lesson

Written mainly from the perspective of, but without overt sympathy for the German soldiers.
Outstanding historical research and painting the battles D-Day and of the breakout from Normandy.
I recommend for any person who enjoys learning about WW2 history.

Great audible

Very interesting to hear the German side of battle. I listen to many audible non fiction and fiction books and I learned a lot from this one.

Good if you're not familiar

This is a good book if you are not familiar with the events. But if you've seen or read the Longest Day, Patton, Is Paris Burning, and similar movies or books, you will know most of the content. WWII buffs especially will likely find better German perspectives from the many autobiographical books.

Montgomery’s performance during Normandy

It appeared that the author went to great lengths to justify Montgomery’s performance as a General at Normandy from a British perspective. It was over done! Although it was apparent he was running out of manpower.