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4.0
3.5 stars.
I have a healthy respect for the author for putting in a clearly immense amount of effort into writing a book on a topic that gets largely overlooked in WWII. He taught me much and gave well-deserved recognition to many men who quite possibly have been forgotten.
I think it is fair to compare this book to “Band of Brothers” by Stephen Ambrose. A good director could take this book and make it into a great mini-series, perhaps not quite though due to the broad study of an entire Army Group as opposed to a single Rifle Company.
It was a rather difficult read. It required much focus. Without an education in military science or military history it would be quite unenjoyable for the average reader. The amount of first hand accounts mixed with the broad overview of operations both enhanced the book and made it more difficult to read. Props to the author though for making the effort to find so many first hand accounts.
I have a healthy respect for the author for putting in a clearly immense amount of effort into writing a book on a topic that gets largely overlooked in WWII. He taught me much and gave well-deserved recognition to many men who quite possibly have been forgotten.
I think it is fair to compare this book to “Band of Brothers” by Stephen Ambrose. A good director could take this book and make it into a great mini-series, perhaps not quite though due to the broad study of an entire Army Group as opposed to a single Rifle Company.
It was a rather difficult read. It required much focus. Without an education in military science or military history it would be quite unenjoyable for the average reader. The amount of first hand accounts mixed with the broad overview of operations both enhanced the book and made it more difficult to read. Props to the author though for making the effort to find so many first hand accounts.
joabroda's review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
3.5
In January 1944 Allied troops landed on the shores of western Italy, the beginning of a long deadly campaign to take back Rome from the Germans. The amphibious landing, as planned, took the Germans by surprise. However, in-fighting, petty jealousies, and the lack of information flowing down through command gave the Germans time to assemble and assault. Over time, little has been written about his deadly campaign that took 7000+ lives and with large numbers of wounded and missing. Lloyd's narrative gives the men of this battle the respect and honor they deserve. His research is spot on and the writing/ story-telling gripping.
Highly recommended to those who have interest in WWII.
Highly recommended to those who have interest in WWII.
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