Strange and Obscure Stories of World War II

Little-Known Tales about the Second World War

De: Don Aines

Narrado por: George Newbern

Here are overlooked or forgotten tales from the world's greatest conflict. These are stories of courage, daring, and stupidity, some of which would challenge the imaginations of Hollywood scriptwriters.

Some of the many true tales that author Donald Aines recounts include:

• He would never be cast as a dashing war hero, but a cast member of The Addams Family television show volunteered for one of the most dangerous jobs the Army Air Force had to offer.
• The US Navy's deadliest submarine claimed an unexpected victim with its last torpedo, and led to one of the war's most harrowing tales of survival.
• Bob Hoover's escape from a German stalag would have made a great movie.
• British commando "Mad Jack" Churchill earned his nickname, arming himself to fight a twentieth century war with a 15th-century attitude and weapons.

In Strange and Obscure Stories of World War II, the reality of war trumps fiction.

©2020 Don Aines (P)2021 Tantor

knew some of this

I absolutely loved the uncle fester story. was my favorite character in the TV show. life well lived and a testament of rising above the events that brought you down.

Excellent narration

Lots of interesting facts in this one and probably a few you’ve never heard. The guy that reads it is fantastic. It’s like he’s delivering the nightly news and never stumbles on a word!