The Miracle of Dunkirk
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The Miracle of Dunkirk
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Narrated by:
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Jeff Cummings
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By:
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Walter Lord
The true story of the World War II evacuation portrayed in the Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Day of Infamy.
On May 24, 1940, Hitler's armies were on the brink of a shattering military victory. Only ten miles away, 400,000 Allied troops were pinned against the coast of Dunkirk. But just eleven days later, 338,000 men had been successfully evacuated to England. How did it happen?
Walter Lord's remarkable account of how "the miracle of Dunkirk" came about is based on hundreds of interviews with survivors of all nations who fought among the sand dunes of northern France.
©1982 Walter Lord (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Critic reviews
“Lord’s captivating work…places readers deep into the heart of events…Lord excels at immersive, fact-based storytelling to create a vivid history. Here, he guides readers through the intensity, heroism, danger, violence, and loss of Dunkirk, generating a sense of the multiplicity of events. This account is informed by the hundreds of interviews Lord had with survivors, which gives his work a vibrant sense of verisimilitude.”
(Library Journal)“Walter Lord is a master of historical narration, compelling his reader to feel as if he were present…as a participant in the events described.”
(Wall Street Journal)“It gives an effective new polish to the golden legend.”
(Times (London))“Stirring…The difference between the Lord technique and that of any number of academic historians is the originality of his reportage.”
(New York Times)“Lively and interesting…A good tale, skillfully told…the most complete and readable account yet to appear.”
(Christian Science Monitor)“Amazing and unexpected heroism…Well worth reading.”
(Milwaukee Sentinel)Please don’t forget that several thousand troops were not repatriated and endured becoming prisoners of war their sacrifice was
Strength and Fortitude beyond belief
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Really fine job
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Great story but little research on pronunciation .
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Worth the time.
A Ripping yet True Yarn
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The story of Dunkirk is well known, but Walter Lord has woven an exquisite narrative around the events of May /June 1940.
Many personal tragedies are covered and it is this attention to detail at such an individual level that gives this account such impact.
Only one thing lets this version down, and that is Jeff Cummings’ inability to give most towns (e.g Boulogne) their proper pronunciation, instead lapsing into an ill-educated vernacular. This comes across as almost disrespectful of those who were caught up in the tumult.
Listening to this has also added another dimension to Christopher Nolan’s 2017 film of Dunkirk. It was fascinating to see Mark Rylance recreate Charles Lightoller’s involvement, as well as watching Kenneth Branagh play Commander “Bolton”.
Take the time to listen to this account. It comes highly recommended!
A superb retelling of an epic event
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