
Storming the Gap: First Strike
World at War 85 Series, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Keith Tracton
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Chelsea Kreines
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Mark Singer
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By:
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Brad Smith
Storming the Gap: First Strike reveals the explosive origins of the Third World War and delves into the opening salvos of the conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact in a world where the Cold War turns hot in 1985. This epic story is told from a range of viewpoints - through the eyes of the decision-makers in Washington as well as the tankers and infantry fighting through hills and towns of southern Germany.
Based partly on the scenarios from the smash-hit game by Lock 'n Load Publishing - World at War 85 - each tale is a pulse-pounding narrative of intense armor clashes that will help determine the fate of the most valuable piece of real estate this side of the inner German border - the Fulda Gap.
Caught by a surprise Soviet attack, NATO hastily deploys its men and tanks on the first day of the war. Their mission: protect the bridges over the Fulda River in a desperate bid to halt the onslaught of Soviet Armor before it can strike west and bring the Western alliance to its knees.
As the first book of a series that tells one version of the war's progress, Storming the Gap: First Strike can be enjoyed as a companion to the platoon-scale war game or by casual listeners as a close-up view of mechanized combat in a war that never was.
Excerpt:
"The M1's round carved into the hull deck of the rear tank. A bright emerald glow filled the thermal sight. When, at last, it dissipated, the T-80 was nothing but a heap of smoldering steel. The remaining enemy tank was caught between the two dead T-80s. It pivoted left and right, but the thick woods on either side blocked its progress."
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Agree with other reviews
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Fairly accurate
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Fun Book to listen to
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My only criticism is I would like to see a bit more cohesiveness to the story, maybe a bit more of the higher level. The news report by Dan Rather was great, hope there is more of that in the next book. (I realize this is essentially company/platoon/troop level, but that context was great. I am listening on audible but was wondering if there are maps in the book of the battles and unit deployments. Maybe put those online?
Also a lot of great pop culture cameos....took me back to the 80s.
I may have to get the game at some point.
Thanks Mr Smith!
Surprisingly good better than most WWIII novels.
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I'm very partial to cold war alternate history
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None Stop Action In The Gap
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Good content but narration is wanting
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Good Short Book
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Good story, narration is lacking.
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Left hanging !!
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