
The Pacific
Hell Was an Ocean Away
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Narrado por:
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Mike Chamberlain
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Hugh Ambrose
In this companion to the HBO miniseries - executive produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman - Hugh Ambrose reveals the intertwined odysseys of four US Marines and a US Navy carrier pilot during World War II.
Between America's retreat from China in late November 1941 and the moment General MacArthur's airplane touched down on the Japanese mainland in August of 1945, five men connected by happenstance fought the key battles of the war against Japan. From the debacle in Bataan, to the miracle at Midway and the relentless vortex of Guadalcanal, their solemn oaths to their country later led one to the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot and the others to the coral strongholds of Peleliu, the black terraces of Iwo Jima, and the killing fields of Okinawa, until at last the survivors enjoyed a triumphant, yet uneasy, return home.
In The Pacific, Hugh Ambrose focuses on the real-life stories of the five men who put their lives on the line for our country. To deepen the story revealed in the miniseries and go beyond it, the book dares to chart a great ocean of enmity known as The Pacific and the brave men who fought. Some considered war a profession, others enlisted as citizen soldiers. Each man served in a different part of the war, but their respective duties required every ounce of their courage and their strength to defeat an enemy who preferred suicide to surrender. The medals for valor that were pinned on three of them came at a shocking price - a price paid in full by all.
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“Doing for the war against Japan what Band of Brothers did for the war against Germany, Ambrose’s history effectively immerses readers in the Good War’s second front.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Ambrose’s narrative is convincing...[he] shows the possibilities of readable and complex military history.” (Dr. Allan Millett, director, Eisenhower Center for American Studies, The National World War II Museum)
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It held my attention the whole time.
There were three main characters,each of which were hero’s during the war but not well known to the average person. At least I had not heard of them in the past.
This book is historically accurate without sounding like a textbook.
For anyone who enjoys WW11 stories, this book will be fascinating.
The Pacific by Hugh Ambrose
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Awe, Amazement, and Nothing but Respect
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Excellent Book
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Title is a little misleading
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Hugh demonstrates the same talent for researching the people, places and events that his Father did. But, he doesn’t have the same gift of telling it all in a compelling story. But, please understand, this book is an excellent listen, equal to the mainstream authors of today. Very few authors could stand up to the prose of Stephen Ambrose.
The only negative that detracts from an otherwise excellent narration is the continued mispronunciation of names and places. The audio book’s editors should have picked these up to yield an outstanding narration.
I recommend this audio book to any WW2 buff.
Horrific Historical Period Told with Honor and Honesty
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I found the narration to be clear and straightforward. It does not need a great deal of inflection – the writing is so vivid it stands on its own. In part one I found myself breathing hard as I listened to what it was like to be a dive bomber pilot rolling into a seventy degree dive raining down on a Japanese carrier at the battle of Midway. I felt revolted at the recount of enduring a Japanese POW camp on The Philippians. When I heard the detailed incredible struggle of John Basalone’s machine gun battle on Guadalcanal I was speechless. It just keeps going on and on – I was amazed.
A few warnings will make sure you enjoy this book. First, I did initially find it confusing when the narrator switches from story to story. I relaxed and told myself the confusion was part of my own vicarious experience. About one third of the way through I was familiar enough with the stories to make that issue go away. Second, the stories all start out with very great detail about some of the things you might not consider essential, but can be fascinating. Examples include: How do carrier pilots find their way back to the carrier? When firing a Browning water-cooled machine gun, fire in bursts, not a stream – the barrel will overheat. If you listen carefully, you really have a good grasp on what happens later.
I’ve read (listened) to a lot of books about history and conflict.
The approach taken in this book is fresh and enjoyable. The stories are important. The stories of these men need to be recounted and from many different angles. We ought never forget.
So Vivid It Left Me Breathless
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Great Story!
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Great story
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Loved the content, but....
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Pacific to be better than the print version?
Yes, they did a very good job at bringing the characters alive in sad chapter of human historyWhat other book might you compare The Pacific to and why?
Band of Brothers, I believe these two WWII books are in a class of their own! They describe the war from the ground experiences.What about Mike Chamberlain’s performance did you like?
He brought all the characters to life.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, I wanted to spread this one outMy first Audible book
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