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  • Thunder Run

  • The Armored Strike to Capture Baghdad
  • By: David Zucchino
  • Narrated by: Richard M. Davidson
  • Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (239 ratings)

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Thunder Run

By: David Zucchino
Narrated by: Richard M. Davidson
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Publisher's summary

Called “the best account of combat since Black Hawk Down” by Men’s Journal, Thunder Run is a no-holds-barred look at the sweep of Baghdad, Iraq in 2003 by U.S. armed forces. One of the boldest gambles in modern military history, the surprise attack on Baghdad by three battalions of tanks and APCs and less than 1,000 men total was the single stroke that is credited for ending the Iraqi war. The three days of fierce fighting that followed the initial attack are captured in stunning detail by Richard M. Davidson’s powerhouse narration.

©2004 David Zucchino (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC
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  • Categories: History
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Fantastic book

Had to read this book after I found out one of my NCO’s was actually part of this. It’s a good book. Narrator could brush up on pronunciation a bit, but it’s understandable

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So Intense!

I never thought a book written in 2003 about the dash to Baghdad could be so damn riveting. No matter what type of military books you read, this one is a stunner. Starts off a bit slow, but by the time it was over I was so enthralled!

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Good stuff

I enjoyed the story I served in the Army and enjoyed the truth about what few people know.

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Thunder run is an epic win!

What made the experience of listening to Thunder Run the most enjoyable?

Yes, this is really and action packed read.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There really can't be one because you get little flashes of POV's

What about Richard M. Davidson???s performance did you like?

He did the voices really well and injected the right amount of emotion into everything.

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

Better than Blackhawk down.

Any additional comments?

Get this book you wont be sorry.

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Great book, terrible narrator

I enjoyed it a great deal and it was enthralling. However, the narrator needs to find another profession, his voice is not entertaining

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Armor wins wars

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

You bet. Gives a great account as a life of a 19K.

What did you like best about this story?

The tanks and aggressive march.

Have you listened to any of Richard M. Davidson’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Nope, but I liked his reading

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

Get in, sit down and shoot straight

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Learn your subject matter before a performance.

The book itself is decidedly mediocre, this is made worse by the scene chewing narration. The book sounds like it’s being read by Zapp Brannigan or some Phil Hartman character.

Add to that, the narrator incorrectly pronouncing a multitude of military words and terms - ANYONE OUT THERE IN CHARGE OF HIRING NARRATORS - A TANK ROUND IS PRONOUNCED “SAY-BO” - it’s not “SABIT”, it’s not “SUEBOT” - every single performance gets this wrong and it drives me up the wall.

That being said, I’m not even half way through the book and I’m not sure I’m going to finish it.

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Thorough account

I’m a white suburban woman that hasn’t spent a day I service. However, several friends and family have served and I asked my cousin for a good book that recounted her experience. She suggested this. This account gives me such an appreciation for our service members and military. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the beginnings of Operation Iraq.

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Awesome

Very humbling and telling. Put the news of the time out of your mind and put yourself in the shoes of the men doing their job.

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Well worth the listening

Through it had many sad parts plus many exciting vivid happenings of war it is still well worth the listening!!

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