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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.
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Should be required reading of all

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.

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Great man

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

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Great story from the key player

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

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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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Such an amazing man

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?

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

See the Story of our Time

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Great listen!

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

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a lot more than school history

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.

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This series is the ABRIDGED version

FYI - there are hundreds of missing chapters, particularly containing specific details about the battles. Otherwise, a fabulous condensed version of one of the world's most important and unique human beings. A+ narration by Christian Rodska.

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Churchill's history was terrific.

loved this book. It provides an insiders view of the last two years of WWII. I learned a bunch about how leadership tried to influence the eventual outcome of our world.

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Informative and Commanding Account

There is no witness to history to compare with Winston Churchill. The writing is vivid and intelligent, the narration good, and Churchill's analysis is always superior.

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