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D DAY Through German Eyes
- The Hidden Story of June 6th 1944
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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Publisher's Summary
This is the hidden side of D-Day which has fascinated readers/listeners around the world.
Almost all accounts of D-Day are told from the Allied perspective, with the emphasis on how German resistance was overcome on June 6, 1944. But what was it like to be a German soldier in the bunkers and gun emplacements of the Normandy coast, facing the onslaught of the mightiest seaborne invasion in history? What motivated the German defenders, what were their thought processes - and how did they fight from one strong point to another, among the dunes and fields, on that first cataclysmic day? What were their experiences on facing the tanks, the flamethrowers and the devastating air superiority of the Allies?
This book sheds fascinating light on these questions, bringing together statements made by German survivors after the war, when time had allowed them to reflect on their state of mind, their actions and their choices of June 6. We see a perspective of D-Day which deserves to be added to the historical record, in which ordinary German troops struggled to make sense of the onslaught that was facing them, and emerged stunned at the weaponry and sheer determination of the Allied soldiers. We see, too, how the Germans fought in the great coastal bunkers, perceived as impregnable fortresses, but in reality often becoming tombs for their crews. Above all, we now have the unheard human voices of the individual German soldiers - the men who are so often portrayed as a faceless mass.
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- TCB
- 03-04-19
It’s FAKE.
This entire book is a fake. The stories are made up. How disappointing.
Look it up before buying.
12 people found this helpful
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- Darrel Bishop
- 09-10-18
D-Day through fictional eyes
This is likely an entertaining fiction. I cannot find corroborating evidence for his stories or anything about the author.
11 people found this helpful
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- John Lindsey
- 05-22-16
A work of fiction
Only after listening to this did I learn that it is from Sprech Media , well known for other works that are considered fabrications and thus fiction. Various aspects of this book seemed contrived and I started to question its authenticity. Google Sprech Media and learn the facts.
74 people found this helpful
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- raisins
- 06-12-16
fake
just feels made up. like they read wikipedia and made up a character who is always in the thick of it. the more I listened the more it did not ring true. returned.
50 people found this helpful
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- Chris
- 08-10-18
Fascinating Perspective
This is such a refreshing alternative perspective to all the writings about D-day. To hear the Germans views of the European front and how they viewed their cause is interesting.
3 people found this helpful
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- agarista
- 11-01-16
Ludicrous accent
I would rather listen to the German version of this book, if it is to be found on Audible. I can't even begin to understand why it was thought useful to have the interviewee speak with such a contrived German accent. Absolutely ludicrous, especially since many German words were not pronounced accurately. Painful to listen to. I don't think I'll be able to continue listening past the first interview.
22 people found this helpful
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- Todd Reed
- 04-27-18
Authentic?
Something didn’t feel right about the narrative. It seemed too much a narrative/adventure story. Could be true, I don’t know.
I don’t have time to check its veracity, so I’ll just put it on the Audible shelf and go to the next book.
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- Tomas Lechuga
- 07-18-16
Great perspective!!
just when I thought I've been through every single book on ww2 and couldn't learn anything else, I run into this book not expecting much and was completely wrapped up in it all the way to the end. it's a fantastic perspective on d day, if your a history buff, you need this book!!
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- Dan
- 08-09-16
A set of honest and frank accounts
A set of honest and frank accounts that allow you to draw your own conclusions on the motives of individuals and politics of the time. Essential reading.
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- JFremont
- 06-10-21
Influential
Really liked this book. Went from start to finish in one morning. Good read - listen.
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- philip
- 05-02-19
FAKE
This & the sequel were two of my favourite audiobooks but it has recently come to light that they are both completely ficticious!!!!!!!! The author & publisher, are one & the same. There is no trace of an Eckhertz anywhere in the supposed magazine he worked for & no record of Holger Eckhertz either.
A complete disgrace.
Someone has made a lot of money from creating fake accounts of WW2 veterans, they should be held accountable for such disgusting behaviour & hopefully audible remove them from their website.
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- Mark B
- 06-06-17
Is this a fake?
What disappointed you about D DAY Through German Eyes?
I was led to believe that this book was a collection of true accounts, but now I'm starting to think that it's all made-up. Look at the reviews on Amazon....
Has D DAY Through German Eyes put you off other books in this genre?
Yes because I can't believe if other books are true either.
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- J. T.
- 11-16-20
Fake ...
I read this book by recommendation. It was a good read. However, I have now seen a newspaper article stating this Amazon best seller is now regarded as fake.
Whilst I must point out I have not done the research myself if you go to Amazon and look at the reviews the evidence is there.
In brief, the author cannot be found neither can any of the people in the book....it seems they don’t exsist. Apparently the times and places don’t seem to match etc....
I’m no expert on the Germany Army on D Day and this seemed a good book but if it’s fake then it’s not worth the paper it’s written on or in this case whatever you may pay for it!
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- Dominic Court
- 06-23-19
Fiction
Not bas a fiction but it definitely is fiction no one can trace this guy when i cheeked it out after becoming suspicious over the overly similar depiction of violence
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- M. Lawrence
- 09-16-16
Good performance
If you could sum up D DAY Through German Eyes in three words, what would they be?
Riveting, authentic, eye-opening
What did you like best about this story?
It's pacey and dramatic
What about P. J. Ochlan’s performance did you like?
The reader gave a solid and well angled performance. There narratives from at least six soldiers and he gave each distinct characteristics and nuances so you got a sense of each of their background and disposition from their voice. These people came alive again. The pace again seemed natural but never too slow. Really impressive. When the material is as good as this the reader becomes even more important.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, I listen when I drive
Any additional comments?
Worth getting.
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- Adam Turner
- 01-04-17
Detailed and frightening!
I downloaded this purely as had read quite extensively about the allied version of the landings but never from a German perspective. It is broken down into five accounts, one for each of the beaches under the allied code names. The interviews take place 10 years after the landings and have been translated.
Each account is well detailed and gives the reader an insight into the equipment the Germans possessed, their thoughts and feelings at the time, and also how their thoughts have changes in the years since.
The chap who plays the German men is obviously very talented and speaks in a variety of German-accented English and makes their stories come to life.
Hugely interesting perspective and I would recommend to anyone who is fascinated about that particular point in history.
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- Kirstine
- 04-05-17
A different perspective on D-Day
I’ve listened to a number of books recently concerned with the Second World War largely from the perspective of the Allies and thought it would be interesting to hear what it was like for the German soldiers. This book documents detailed interviews with four German soldiers who were on active service on the French Northern coast on D-Day as they were confronted with the huge onslaught of Allied troops at the invasion points of Omaha and Juno.
Books like this are not enjoyed but are a salutary reminder of just how awful combat is for the men involved. This is a grim listen. The details of the numerous men on both sides who were blown to bits or terribly injured is sickening. The narrative give a realistic account of what it is like to be under bombardment and the terror of close combat.
The four stories are somewhat repetitive in the horrors described and I was glad that it is a relatively short book. There is little relief from this other than the soldiers thoughts about their treatment when captured and their interactions with the civilians in France.
The stories are depicted as an interview with the soldiers narrated as if a German is speaking in English and the interviewer with an American accent so it easy to know who is speaking.
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- Adam J. Lea
- 11-11-19
? Fake
Please google search these books as there seems legitimate concern from historians that these stories are in fact fake and a work of fiction. Decide for yourself.
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- maurice corry
- 10-23-19
complete work of fiction.
Make believe junk, non of these stories check out, the Merville battery tale is laughable. Read a comic or a Sven tassel book they will be more true to life. This book is fiction and Not as described.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-22-18
Avoid
IMHO these "accounts" are the imagination of the author. This book offers nothing for anyone wanting a new perspective of the history of D Day.
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- Jan
- 02-02-18
Great 1st hand accounts
This was a fascinating listen and I would recommend it to anyone. It short and to the point with no interpretation from the author - just the soldiers point of view
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- Anonymous User
- 04-14-21
short
really good angle. you rearly heaf the story as told by the losers... loved it but wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyuuu too short.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-13-21
Honest and raw
A honest and raw account from the axis side, not a side heard very often.
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- Dieter L.
- 11-07-20
Great read on another perspective.
i really enjoyed the details told by multiple Germans.
must read if you are interested in German history.
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- Russell
- 08-03-20
A vivid compelling compilation
The Soliders' recollections are breathtakingly detailed, vivid and compelling. Listening to these stories made me feel like I was there. The interviewees use such graphic detailed language and their recollections are clear.
And the voice actor's German accent was very high quality.
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- Alan
- 03-12-20
Beautiful
loved it, narrator brilliant , love to hear more, honest and emotional responses to questions.
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- Tom Stanley
- 02-11-19
Gripping account of the sheer horror!
I really enjoyed the interview style of the story. At first I thought the German accent was a little corny but it fits so well as the narrator delivers the lines with a pathos that lulls you into believing your hearing the story 1st hand from the German soldier who was there. Highly recommended!!
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-21
Excellent!
Excellent yet often harrowing recount of D Day through the recollections and memories of German soldiers.
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- RJ Ham
- 06-20-20
Interesting and informative but short
Whilst I enjoyed this book it is only very short and left me feeling I had wasted a credit
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- Anonymous User
- 12-03-18
A new perspective.
This is a fascinating new perspective for me on the events of June 6. A vivid depiction of the confusion and horror of battle from the soldiers perspective.