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  • World War II: Desert War

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  • By: Stephen W. Sears
  • Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
  • Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (8 ratings)
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World War II: Desert War

By: Stephen W. Sears
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Summary

The struggle for North Africa was unlike any other campaign of World War II. The desert proved a real test of generalship, pitting Germany's Erwin Rommel against Britain's Bernard Montgomery and America's George Patton. Here, from award-winning military historian Stephen W. Sears, is the dramatic story of the generals, politicians, and soldiers who changed the course of the war.

©2014 American Heritage (P)2017 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
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  • Categories: History
Military 20th Century World War Ii North Africa
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Is this really read by a person?

I'm sure this would make a compelling read. However, the narration is so monotonous and the pronunciation in places, so bad, it just becomes annoying. It even got to the point where I believe it may have been read by one of those speech recognition "bots".
I really tried to persevere, but eventually got sick of the dull monologue and capitulated.

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Read by Robot

Narration is interesting - as the other review store, is this a human voice? Also nothing new ( to me ) to learn here. Mustn’t grumble though; undemanding listen and free.

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Fine for an overview

A brief overview of Africa from 40 to 43. No great detail but fine for a freebie. Only real downside is the narration. Why he felt the need to pronounce Rommel as RRHHOMMEL each time is beyond me.

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