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The Steel Wave
- A Novel of World War II
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- Length: 20 hrs and 49 mins
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- Ryan
- 04-15-15
The best kind of WWII history book
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The Steel Wave is the second in a trilogy (which ended up being 4 books) Shaara wrote about WWII, the first three about the war in Europe and the fourth covering the latter end of the war in the pacific.
The Steel Wave picks up right where The Rising Tide left off - with the Normandy invasion and Patton's sweep across Europe. These books have been some of the best resources I have come across for learning WWII battles, major players, and timelines. The book effectively conveys the horror of these key battles through the eyes of several main characters.
And unlike many war novels, Shaara is fairly clean in his writing. He doesn't go over the top trying to mimic soldier-speak or the language any one of us might use if under fire. In other words, the books are a great way for teens or young adults to learn history. That's not to say the books are too polished or boring - they're exciting and well written. Highly recommended.
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- Lemons40
- 12-03-09
Superb
Another great work by Shaara. For historians and non-historians alike it is a great read. These books, while simplifying some of the more complex aspects of WWII (for obvious reasons)provide a vibrant tableaux that enhances anyones understanding of these monumental events. History is not a series of events, but a series of actions by people with distinct motivations, attributes and flaws as Shaara so amply demonstrates.
Paul Michael is a national treasure. Not only does he 'get' Eisenhower and Churchille in tone and temperment (not to mention sounding like them)but he brings the fictional characters to life. His soldiers sound like soldiers. As one myself, I know them when I hear them.
As a Rommel buff, I will never read anything about Rommel again, without hearing Paul Michaels excellent performance of him.
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- Richard
- 11-11-08
The Steel Wave
This book should be required High School reading. You feel the emotions, the stress, the pain of war from both sides.
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- David
- 05-22-10
Generals - Yes ... Average Soldiers - No
Shaara does a great job with Generals and statesmen. But when the story jumps away to tell a soldiers story, it just doesn't have the same impact as the dialog the Generals speak. The soldier parts are almost forgettable, where the Generals seem to have better lines.
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- Mark
- 04-28-09
Entertaining way to learn history
I like this format of "history telling". It makes it easier to listen to and retain. I am ready to get the last part of this trilogy of WWII history.
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- Rick Hancox
- 09-10-19
Shaara has a one sided
view. America great Everyone else is befuddled or wrong. Great story but America did NOT win it all on it's own.
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- Marc Dieters
- 10-01-14
You're even more in the middle of it !!"
Like the first part of this series, this book tells a historical story from a personal perspective.
This book tells the story of D-Day from the eyes of mainly American Forces.
The big difference with part 1 is this story is more from the men on the ground and less from a commanders perspective.
I really enjoy these personal stories. You really feel the emotions and experiences of the men.
I'm totally hooked to this series.
VERY highly recommended.
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- Carroll
- 12-04-13
A great view of an epic campaign!
Well researched as usual...... I've read the classic histories of this campaign.... I have walked all 5 beaches in humble awe.... and I was still surprised with aspects from the German side in his narrative..... another awesome work.
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- G.Monie
- 07-13-13
Great, what 'Saving Pvt. Ryan' couldn't include
'Saving Private Ryan' as mentioned in this book was a great visual conception of the D-Day Normandy Invasion, but like I said the movie as with most could not go into detail of all the different viewpoints that were involved into the planning & ultimate follow thru of all the 'moving parts' of the invasion of France... Everyone knows the paratroopers sent behind lines were completely scattered & basically were still able to pull together & achieve their ultimate objectives showing that 'commandos' or soldiers performing behind enemy lines can really be a pivotal technique
The book itself goes thru a lot of behind the scenes of power & which major characters (Eisenhower, Churchhill, Patton, etc...) thought about pre-invasion planning & strategy & the last parts of the book mainly focus on individual soldiers experiences overcoming the fear & odds stacked against them to be part of a war that the world will hopefully never have to see again, although considering how our enemies fight nowadays I doubt anything like WW1 or WW2 will go down as clear cut as the past with battle lines & world domination (but u never know?). I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys both the historical value & the action in a well written fiction. Shaara is great in combining both, I personally enjoy the visceral violence of battle, written of course! But there are always ways of writing it in a way that is both filled with historical knowledge & giving u the feeling of fear & what the troops had to go thru physically
I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a book on a subject that has been written on frequently, put into movies, or just included on TV so commonly, this will not disappoint in giving another level in the guessed/written perspectives of those involved on both sides of the fight...
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- Jim
- 02-09-13
Great Listen
What other book might you compare The Steel Wave to and why?
Any of Jeff Shaara's books are compelling in my view
What about Paul Michael’s performance did you like?
Paul Michael's can make you feel like you are listening to the real person, great performance
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
being a bit of a history fan the entire book was infomative andeductaional while still entertaining
Any additional comments?
Listen to the entire trilogoy of WWII but do so in order so it all ties together. Jeff Shaara puts you there and Paul Michael does a great job with the characters
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- warplayer
- 05-01-22
Great Book
To any reader of history these books are great. The events happened and to feel like your right there is astonishing. I love this entire series just wish the last book of the trilogy was on Audible.
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- G Gosman
- 02-23-18
Brilliant
OK, I do love my world war 2 history, but this novel brings what you may already know in such a fantastic way. Brilliantly written and brilliantly narrated by Paul Michael. Now on to the third in this superb trilogy by Jeff Shaara
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- Geoff
- 07-08-13
Refreshing personal look at Operation Overlord
What did you like most about The Steel Wave?
Once again I loved the relationship between Patton, Eisenhower, Monty and Churchill with fantastic performances of all four. The novel format makes the events of D-Day really accessible.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Steel Wave?
Probably the moment when Patton tried to help out by speaking at a voluntary group and put his put in it in the most disastrous way.
What does Paul Michael bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Again, I'd have to say to performances of the top four commanders so different in character, particularly Monty and Patton who are so so different.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The story of the young American soldier in the amphibious assault was upsetting and thought provoking.
Any additional comments?
Am looking forward to listening to the final novel in the series.
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- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 23 hrs and 46 mins
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In 1770, the fuse of revolution is lit by a fateful command - “Fire!” - as England’s peacekeeping mission ignites into the Boston Massacre. The senseless killing of civilians leads to a tumultuous trial in which lawyer John Adams must defend the very enemy who has assaulted and abused the laws he holds sacred. The taut courtroom drama soon broadens into a stunning epic of war as King George III leads a reckless and corrupt government in London toward the escalating abuse of his colonies.
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Perfection.
- By bigdjunta on 07-15-20
By: Jeff Shaara
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Gone for Soldiers
- A Novel of the Mexican War
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 19 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In vivid, brilliant fiction that illuminates the dark psychology of soldiers, Jeff Shaara brings to life the familiar characters, stunning triumphs, and soul-crushing defeats of the fascinating, long-forgotten Mexican-American War.
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History through the eyes of individuals
- By Henry F. Ward on 05-28-03
By: Jeff Shaara
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The Eagle's Claw
- A Novel of the Battle of Midway
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Spring 1942. The United States is reeling from the blow the Japanese inflicted at Pearl Harbor. But the Americans are determined to turn the tide. The key comes from Commander Joe Rochefort, a little known “code breaker” who cracks the Japanese military encryption. With Rochefort’s astonishing discovery, Admiral Chester Nimitz will know precisely what the Japanese are planning.
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A good story
- By Mike West on 06-05-21
By: Jeff Shaara
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The Rising Tide
- A Novel of World War II
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 22 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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A modern master of the historical novel, Jeff Shaara has painted brilliant depictions of the Civil War, the Revolutionary War, and World War I. Now he embarks upon his most ambitious epic, a trilogy about the military conflict that defined the 20th century. The Rising Tide begins a staggering work of fiction bound to be a new generation's most poignant chronicle of World War II.
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You Are There
- By Michael Jones on 01-12-07
By: Jeff Shaara
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To the Last Man
- A Novel of the First World War
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 31 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Jeff Shaara has enthralled readers with his New York Times bestselling novels set during the Civil War and the American Revolution. Now the acclaimed author turns to World War I, bringing to life the sweeping, emotional story of the war that devastated a generation and established America as a world power.
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Fresh approach
- By D. Kim Hamblin, PhD on 05-22-17
By: Jeff Shaara
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The Frozen Hours
- A Novel of the Korean War
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 20 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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The master of military historical fiction turns his discerning eye to the Korean War in this riveting new novel, which tells the dramatic story of the Americans and the Chinese who squared off in one of the deadliest campaigns in the annals of combat: the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also known as Frozen Chosin.
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Not as Good as Most Shaara Books
- By Ark1836 on 08-22-17
By: Jeff Shaara
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Rise to Rebellion
- A Novel of the American Revolution
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 23 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1770, the fuse of revolution is lit by a fateful command - “Fire!” - as England’s peacekeeping mission ignites into the Boston Massacre. The senseless killing of civilians leads to a tumultuous trial in which lawyer John Adams must defend the very enemy who has assaulted and abused the laws he holds sacred. The taut courtroom drama soon broadens into a stunning epic of war as King George III leads a reckless and corrupt government in London toward the escalating abuse of his colonies.
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Perfection.
- By bigdjunta on 07-15-20
By: Jeff Shaara
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Gone for Soldiers
- A Novel of the Mexican War
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 19 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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In vivid, brilliant fiction that illuminates the dark psychology of soldiers, Jeff Shaara brings to life the familiar characters, stunning triumphs, and soul-crushing defeats of the fascinating, long-forgotten Mexican-American War.
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History through the eyes of individuals
- By Henry F. Ward on 05-28-03
By: Jeff Shaara
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The Eagle's Claw
- A Novel of the Battle of Midway
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 11 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Spring 1942. The United States is reeling from the blow the Japanese inflicted at Pearl Harbor. But the Americans are determined to turn the tide. The key comes from Commander Joe Rochefort, a little known “code breaker” who cracks the Japanese military encryption. With Rochefort’s astonishing discovery, Admiral Chester Nimitz will know precisely what the Japanese are planning.
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A good story
- By Mike West on 06-05-21
By: Jeff Shaara
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The Shadow of War
- A Novel of the Cuban Missile Crisis
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 11 hrs
- Unabridged
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In 1961, the new president John F. Kennedy, inherited an ill-conceived, poorly executed invasion of Cuba that failed miserably and set in motion the events that put the U.S. and the Soviet Union on a collision course that nearly started a war that would have enveloped much of the world. Extensively researched and vividly imagined, The Shadow of War brings to life the many threads that lead to the building crisis between the Soviet Union and the United States in 1962.
By: Jeff Shaara
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Gods and Generals
- A Novel of the Civil War (Civil War Trilogy)
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 22 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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In this brilliantly written epic novel, Jeff Shaara traces the lives, passions, and careers of the great military leaders from the first gathering clouds of the Civil War.
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Like father like son
- By brian on 06-02-20
By: Jeff Shaara
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A Blaze of Glory
- A Novel of the Battle of Shiloh
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Paul Michael
- Length: 18 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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It's the spring of 1862. The Confederate Army in the West teeters on the brink of collapse following the catastrophic loss of Fort Donelson. Commanding general Albert Sidney Johnston is forced to pull up stakes, abandon the critical city of Nashville, and rally his troops in defense of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. Hot on Johnston's trail are two of the Union's best generals: the relentless Ulysses Grant, fresh off his career-making victory at Fort Donelson, and Don Carlos Buell.
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I Love Shaara, But Perhaps More in Print
- By Wolfpacker on 12-09-14
By: Jeff Shaara
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To Wake the Giant
- A Novel of Pearl Harbor
- By: Jeff Shaara
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 19 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged