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The Second World War: Triumph and Tragedy

By: Sir Winston Churchill
Narrated by: Christian Rodska
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This volume of Churchill's history ofWorld Ward 2 recounts the dramatic months as the war drew to a close - the normandy landings, the liberation of western Europe, the bombing of hiroshima and Nagaski, and the surrender of Germany and Japan.©1990 The Estate of Winston Churchill (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Military Wars & Conflicts World War II War Winston Churchill Western Europe Imperialism Thought-Provoking Africa Inspiring United Kingdom Royalty Imperial Japan Russia
Firsthand Historical Account • Insightful Political Analysis • Authentic Churchill Voice • Brilliant Writing Style
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Incredible units scope,moving in it's narrative, and wonderfully told,Churchill provides us both with a remarkable view into the war but issues that still today concern us. A must read.

Should be required reading of all

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All positive no negative a brilliant study on history or almost like meeting The great man

Great man

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Awesome tale by a key player in the great experience - the narrator is perfect - yes.

Great story from the key player

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I enjoyed listening to all 4 books. This one was the hardest. Mostly because I'm ADHD:-). But, also it was hard to hear some of history that was so sad & could've been prevented. Still glad I learned of so many things I've never heard before, though. Mr. Churchill was an excellent history teacher!

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If you could sum up The Second World War: Triumph and Tragedy in three words, what would they be?

Honest. Eloquent. WINSTON!

What did you like best about this story?

It is his perspective.

Have you listened to any of Christian Rodska’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

See the Story of our Time

Any additional comments?

no

Such an amazing man

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As others have said, it really feels like you’re listening to Churchill himself narrate this book. Highly recommend!

Great listen!

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in depth review pre war and early war from the view point of Churchill. informative and I learned a lot. still appropriate today. important to be aware it is from his perspective. and he talks about this.

a lot more than school history

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Would you consider the audio edition of Triumph and Tragedy to be better than the print version?

Yes.

What other book might you compare Triumph and Tragedy to and why?

You should definitely listen to the whole series to understand this tragic period of history. It is true what others wrote before that the book is a little bit self serving, but nonetheless it's a great listen.

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

I have the feeling that Churchill himself is telling me the story. Rodska is a great narrator, he even paid attention to using slightly different voices and accents if the contents of a letter or telegram is related written by Roosevelt or Stalin.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Many films were already made no need for more.

Intensely interesting not just for history buffs

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To listen to the thoughts of ,(the greatest man of the 20th Century),Churchill is incredible. His foresight and opinion were almost never wrong, and when he was, it was not by much. He was an amazing man and leader.

Incredible insight and detail

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What made the experience of listening to The Second World War: Triumph and Tragedy the most enjoyable?

Churchill's chronicle of the Second World War, from the beginning to the emd is an historical treasure. The clarity with which he peered into the future is astounding and almost frightening, particularly given current events in Ukraine and Russia.

Past, Present, Future

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