
The Twilight Warriors
The Deadliest Naval Battle of World War II and the Men Who Fought It
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Narrated by:
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John Pruden
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By:
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Robert Gandt
April 1945. The end of World War II finally appears to be nearing. The Nazis are collapsing in Europe, and the Americans are vastly overpowering the Japanese in the Pacific. For a group of pilots in their early 20s who were trained during the twilight of the war, the biggest concern is that they'll never actually see real action and will go home without having a chance to face the enemy. They call themselves Tail-End Charlies. They fly at the tail end of formations, stand at the tail end of chow lines, and now they are prepared for battle at the tail end of the war. Little do they know that they will be key players in the most difficult and bloodiest of naval battles---not only of World War II but in all of American history: the campaign to take the Japanese island of Okinawa to serve as a basis for an eventual invasion of Japan. Derived from interviews with and newly discovered memoirs, journals, and correspondence of Okinawa veterans from both the American and Japanese sides, The Twilight Warriors provides a thrilling you-are-there narrative. Like the HBO series The Pacific, this book combines thrilling action with human stories of courage and sacrifice and triumph. It's Band of Brothers at sea and in the sky.
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What made the experience of listening to The Twilight Warriors the most enjoyable?
I knew about the ships and aircraft in the story and served on the USS Bennington mentioned in the story. Much later however.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Twilight Warriors?
The Japanese planned attack by Japanese Betty bombers carrying the Baka BombsHave you listened to any of John Pruden’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
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Good reading, factual and certainly not boring.Great history of the last months of the Paific war
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Very well written and narrated
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The reader also did an excellent job. His tone and timing and voice quality were excellent. I highly recommend this book if you are interested in the Pacific War.
Excellent Selection: One of the Best in this Genre
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If you are into WWII history, this is a must have!
An exceptional read!
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Fascinating, powerful view on late Pacific War
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Okinawa- The significance for Japan
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Excellent story
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Astounding!
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This is a history book written as a novel. It is an extremely well done and captivating book. The narration is top notch. I enjoy WW2 history and I'm sure that contributes to this being one of the best audiobooks I've listened to.I highly recommend this book.
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This book is an excellent description of the battle of Okinawa, but its focus on USS Intrepid seemed a little artificial and unnecessary.Good story, but kind of an odd focus
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