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Company Commander

By: Charles B. MacDonald
Narrated by: Tristan Morris
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As a newly commissioned captain of a veteran US Army regiment, MacDonald's first combat experience was war at its most hellish - the Battle of the Bulge.

In this plainspoken but eloquent narrative, we live each minute at MacDonald's side, sharing in all of combat's misery, terror, and drama. How this green commander gains his men's loyalty in the snows of war-torn Europe is one of the most unforgettable war stories of all time.

©1947 Charles B. MacDonald (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Military War US Army
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A good account of company, life in the war

This is one of the best down and dirty accounts of one company commanders experiences slogging through Europe after D-Day. It has all the action, heartbreak and the exhilaration associated with war and the triumph of the human spirit.

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Not your normal war book.

This was written from a perspective that you don't normally get. The author isn't afraid to tell about his lack of confidence, and how it affected his actions. It kept me awake during a long cross country trip.

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Good story

The story was good, if not a little dry but the editing needs some work. There are places that the reader goes over places twice. Overall I liked the book

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Good Book from 1947

It begins a little dry, like a book written by a young proper officer might be, but it picks up, and gathers steam right to the end.

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Well written

A detailed story of life for a commanding officer in Europe during the final acts of WW2. Well written. Narration was average.

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A Real Look At Combat Command

Excellent book on what war is like on a Company level . Honestly told, warts and all. Captain MacDonald saves the best for the last two chapters. I have read other books that describe the effect of the end of the war but the emotion of how the troops felt when they liberated towns made me feel a pride in those troops that transcends the "thank you for your service " comments of today. Very well communicated.

Triston Morris did a very good reading. Doubt it could have been improved upon by anyone else.

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Exciting and moving

This was interesting , well narrated and believable. A great free selection. I will share. Now on to the next book.

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Great first person account

MacDonald, who went on to be official historian of the army and author a number of memorable works, here does a remarkable job of providing an honest, highly detailed depiction of his service as an infantry captain in the last year of World War 2. We hear both his internal monologue and direct memories in a clear and engaging prose. It is hard not to come away with a sense of affection and respect for this young captain and his men. A classic that deserves its status as such, with a gifted reader/narrator who adds color and clarity to the text. Fine work all around.

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Great story with so-so narration

Great story of a young officer throw into battle. Wrong place at the right time. Narration is poor. I wish I had read this book.

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Goo d book

Wether it’s fact or fiction it is a good book to read. Hard to believe that the superior officers did not take all the glory in the end

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