Riveting

A superb account of events balanced by a masterful reading. Pronunciation of the many complex military terms is perfect. An engrossing listen.

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Another in depth account

Antony Beever does it again. Brings a complicated battle to life. My knowledge of the battle was limited and I had no idea how much had gone on. I was impressed with the scale of research and detail.

As per my other reviews a PDF with maps would be helpful. Often the names of places mean nothing and cannot be researched as it’s hard to know the spelling. It would bring more context to the book,

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Excellent in depth account

Well researched and written with lots of analysis and personal accounts from those who took part on both sides. Thoroughly recommended reading.

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Detailed and absorbing

I'd been meaning to read both Antony Beevor and Max Hastings for quite some time and in fact I read a Hastings book first and found it to be a little dry. Maybe I'm wrong but I think that any male with an interest in the WW2 also has a technical interest in the vehicles, weapons and equipment used; or at least I do. Beevor's books seem to contain the interesting detail so notably absent in Max Hastings books, which I think is important. There's a rich technical history to accompany the historical events and this helps you understand the arms race and the technical as well as personal difficulties encountered by all sides. I found Ardennes 1944 to be incredibly well researched and the main historical thread is interlaced with interesting facts and individual tales of personal heroism and tragedy. Oh, and it's read by the master, Sean Barrett so what more could you want.

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Thought Provoking

The battle of the bulge is told in all its awful honesty. The realism of what actually occurred is brought to the fore . Very thought provoking.

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Beevor is as excellent as he always is.

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Detailed research, clear narrative, and a compassionate but never mawkish sensitivity to the realities of war. All the usual things I've come to expect from this author.

Barrett as always does well as the narrator.

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Good

Typical Beevor as in well researched and presented, this author never disappoints giving us a very enjoyable insight into true history

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Well presented

Well presented and excellent coverage of an important and far reaching battle. Which influenced future battles and was a forerunner of things to come.

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Very Good Account

What made the experience of listening to Ardennes 1944 the most enjoyable?

Sean Barrett.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

There has already been a film: "The Battle of the Bulge"

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Definitely worth a listen - especially if you are planning to visit the Ardenne. The airborne's fox-holes are still there in the wood and you can stand in them and look down the slope, up which the panzers advanced...

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Well read and very informative.

very well read and informative. The hour drive to and from work passed quickly. Great!

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