Close Combat Free Audiobook Download by W.E.B. Griffin
Close Combat is a book by W.E.B. Griffin that takes place during World War II in Europe, and follows a tank unit of Americans fighting the Nazi army. The story centers around four soldiers who each discover that they have a different reason for fighting the war. They are called upon to defend their tank unit from German attacks, but their personal histories begin to unravel in ways that influence how the Americans fight at close quarters with Germans during the war
The audiobook of Close Combat is an interesting mix of history and true life events that are woven together with the story line. The narrator is Dick Hill, who although he does a good job with the acting, doesn't come close to the caliber of audio book narrators such as Humphrey Bogart, John Steinbeck, or Ernest Hemingway.
Close Combat, written by W.E.B. Griffin and narrated by Dick Hill, is the true story of a U.S. Army infantry platoon near An Khe in 1968 during the Vietnam War. The book was an immediate best seller that captured the attention of readers with its realistic portrayal of war and made it into a film in 1972.
The Close Combat series is a military history of World War II. It is told from the perspective of an American infantry company commander, Major Jim Ryan. Major Hill is a critically acclaimed actor and narrator who has narrated many audiobooks. This one features the Battle of Tarawa island in the Pacific theater.
This is a classic piece of literature. This book is well-written and the narrator Dick Hill does a very good job with the narration. The story follows U.S Army Sergeant Troy Stockade as he goes through the army's tough training program. It shows not only his struggles, but also those of other soldiers around him as they go through their tough times together at Basic Training.
Close Combat is a novel about a young officer in the Marine Corps and his first combat experience during World War II. With young, inexperienced troops, there is always the question of whether or not they will be able to survive their first battle.
Published Date | 2013-04-01 |
Duration | 15 hours 25 minutes |
Author | W.E.B. Griffin |
Narrated | Dick Hill |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Mystery, Thriller & Horror |
Parent Category | Suspense |