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SAS Italian Job
- Narrated by: Matt Bates
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
An impossible mission in wartime Italy: the next explosive best seller from Damien Lewis.
In the hard-fought winter of 1944, the Allies advanced northwards through Italy but stalled on the fearsome mountainous defences of the Gothic Line. Two men were parachuted in, in an effort to break the deadlock. Their mission: to penetrate deep into enemy territory and lay waste to the Germans' impregnable headquarters.
At the 11th hour, mission commanders radioed for David 'The Mad Piper' Kilpatrick to be flown in, resplendent in his tartan kilt. They wanted this fearless war hero to lead the assault, piping 'Highland Laddie' as he went - so leaving an indelible British signature to deter Nazi reprisals.
As the column of raiders formed up, there was shocking news. High command radioed through an order to stand down, having assessed the chances of success at little more than zero. But in defiance of orders, and come hell or high water, they were going in.
Damien Lewis' new best seller tells the incredible story.
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- James Gardner
- 11-03-21
Amazing men!
This is a great audio book capturing the heart of these amazing men (& women) during the most difficult of times.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-03-23
Heros all
I met Rob Walker Brown with my father who had served on Op Gallia with him and had huge respect for Rob
They never talked about it or any other operation other than the odd funny comments
Rob remarked to me one day that the most exhilarating time of his life was fishing for sea trout in Donegal Bay! Typically self effacing comment and diversionary tactic employed by them both.
RIP super brave warriors
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- Nathan Turner
- 05-02-24
Totally riveting listen
Unbelievable account of what was happening behind enemy lines, of which is rarely told or heard until now. very well narrated
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- Jaded Veteran
- 31-08-19
The truth will prevail.
The author has written and interesting an enjoyable account of a little known from World War II. Anyone interested in military history or in particular the role and bravery of the special forces will find this a good read.
What is disturbing is the tactics employed by the establishment to subjugate the role played by the partisans and SF in their important role to aid the allies on the Italian front.
Nonetheless it is humbling to read this account of many heroes of different nationalities that fought for freedom. May they all receive the true recognition they deserve.
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- ollie13239
- 28-09-19
a strong title read to perfection
very enjoyable to listen to this intresting section of history. Would listen to work by Damien Lewis and Matt bates agajn
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- Cogito
- 03-09-19
So many lives owed to so few hero’s
These were the finest of men and the greatest of leaders. Their success lives on in those that survived the atrocities they fought against and in their sons and daughters and on through time in the survivors families who live on through the generations.
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- Agnes
- 17-01-21
One of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to in a long time
This is my first Damien Lewis book and it won’t be my last. The story (and narration ) was fast paced, exhilarating, and held my attention for hours on end. Highly recommended!
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- D J Dowling
- 25-02-19
Heroes who gave us the freedoms and easy lives we have today.
Let’s just hope the world never forgets the horrors of war. Too many lives were lost in the last two wars. There will always be leaders and hero’s but we need them to keep the world at peace.
This was a great book.
We are visiting FRANCE and last weekend went deep into the woods to a memorial celebration where the French resistance hero’s were massacred and remembered. There were hundreds of people there.
Let’s remember and never make the same mistakes again.
I strongly recommend this book and author.
Thank you.
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- Gergana Popova
- 11-02-21
A great book
I loved the book, though I got a bit lost in the beginning. It was very interesting to learn about the organisation of the partisans in Italy, as well as details about the important battles happening behind the curtains (officers on the ground vs high command). I loved the ending, and the author comments on the "gratitude" of the army towards their officers.
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- J Z A
- 27-08-19
Well researched and well written
A story of the SOE and SAS in Italy towards the end of the war. Tales of daring do a plenty but also describing the personalities and operations that go on before the firefight.
A slow and scholarly work well delivered.
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