• Dog Company

  • The Boys of Pointe Du Hoc - the Rangers Who Landed at D-Day and Fought Across Europe
  • By: Patrick K. O’Donnell
  • Narrated by: John Pruden
  • Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,020 ratings)

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Dog Company

By: Patrick K. O’Donnell
Narrated by: John Pruden
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Publisher's summary

In the tradition of Band of Brothers, acclaimed combat historian Patrick K. O’Donnell cinematically tells one of World War II’s greatest untold stories.

It is said that the right man in the right place at the right time can mean the difference between victory and defeat. This is the dramatic story of 68 soldiers in the US Army's Second Ranger Battalion, Company D - "Dog Company" - who made that difference, time and again. From D-day, when German guns atop Pointe du Hoc threatened the Allied landings and the men of Dog Company scaled the sheer 90-foot cliffs to destroy them; to the slopes of Hill 400, in Germany’s Hürtgen Forest, where the Rangers launched a desperate bayonet charge across an open field; to a "quiet" section of the Ardennes, where Dog Company suddenly found itself on the tip of the spear at the Battle of the Bulge; the men of Dog Company made the difference.

America had many heroes in World War II; however, few can say that, but for them, the course of the war would have been very different. The right men, the right place, the right time - Dog Company.

Patrick K. O’Donnell is the award-winning author of eight books, including the highly acclaimed account of the Battle of Fallujah We Were One. He has provided historical consulting for Band of Brothers and multiple documentaries. He lives in Austin, Texas.

©2012 Patrick K. O'Donnell (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc
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Critic reviews

"A great American writer." (Clive Cussler)
"The author’s most important accomplishment among many is to put a human face on the troops who are fighting against some of the fiercest enemies America has ever encountered.… Read O’Donnell’s excellent book." ( New York Post on We Were One)

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On par with the best; Band of Brothers, etc

A quick introduction to my ratings...everyone has their own views so you should know what mine are so my review may be of help
***** - 5 Stars, an all time great that I would want to read every year
**** - 4 Stars, a good book that I would be willing to read again
*** - 3 Stars, an average book, glad I read but would not read again
** - 2 Stars, I finished but was sorry I did and would not recommend it
* - 1 Star, i could not even finish it

I list my recommendation if you were my friend, my overall thoughts and then list the 2 things I liked best and the 2 things I liked least about the book. This is not conclusion, rather a 1 min review.

Recommendation - If you like military history, i.e. books like With the Old Breed, Band of Brothers, etc, I highly recommend this book.
Overall,this book is another tribute to the brutality of war and the hearts of the WWII generation. They speak of many battles as the summary describes. It is not sugar coated, the author pulls no punches in romanticizing war.

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1. The description of life in battle pulled no punches. The author also expanded on the quotes, attributing them to the interview or source, so the reader knows they were not the author's narrative, they were from interviews, 1st hand accounts. I appreciate that as many authors like to add to it.

2. I enjoyed the ending when the author spoke of what came of the members of Dog Company, it is good to hear how their lives ended up!

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1. There is little to say here. I would have enjoyed more background to what was going on big picture, not just the 1st hand accounts, but that would have made for a much longer story.

2. There really was nothing major I did not like about this book. It will come down to personal preference.

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A solid work on a specific topic

As with most works with a single focus, it can get a bit repetitive. That being said, it is a solid story that tells the story of a unique time and of a unique unit. All of these stories need to be told and listened to. Those that were actually there deserve our attention and understanding to what is really their story.

This was first time with this author. A pretty good performance, but as with most US narrators, I found his pace a touch slow. Maybe that's just me.

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An excellent history of a unique army unit

A good story about heroes that does not make them unreal. The Rangers have been an important arm of the US Army for over a century. This book shares their specific experience during World War II.

It is a well written history, and the narration is well done, making it an interesting listen.

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real heroes

Would you listen to Dog Company again? Why?

I would listen to dog company again because the characters are well drawn and more importantly, real. The author and narrators do a wonderful job of incorporating vivid descriptions of the actions and first Person memories of some of the men involved.

Would you ever listen to anything by Patrick K. O’Donnell again?

Yes, i heard him bring interviews on pubic radio which is what drew me purchasing the audio book. Excellent research.

What does John Pruden bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

John does an excellent job of capturing the closeness of the men, their commitment to their assignments. Descriptions of battles were vivid.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The actual landing and climb of cliffs

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Dog Company is a heckva story about the US Rangers

I loved every minute of this story. The narration is clear, easy to understand and appealing to anyone who regularly listens to books about war. The battles described are familiar and the author took the time to fully develop the characters so that by the time the book wraps up you find yourself longing for more information about these men who fought for our freedoms during WWII.

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Wow highly recommend

Hard to fathom what these men seen just through words but this book does a great job. Truly the greatest generation. Thank you

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loved it

great picture of what it was like for these brave men. ENOUGH gory detail to make you feel it, but not enough to put it down.

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Great Freebe

As an Audible member we get a great selection of books for no cost. It’s perk you get after being a member for awhile. The book I just listen to enlightened me of the history of the US Rangers in WW II. Good job

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True heroes

To imagine what these guys went through in WWII, and the impact their action had on the D-day and the rest of the war is incredible.

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Exciting

This is a fascinating book about the US Rangers and the Cliffs they had to climb during the D day invasion.

The men were all heroes and the author Describes it well an almost impossible task.

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