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Holding Juno

Canada's Heroic Defence of the D-Day Beaches: June 7-12, 1944

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Holding Juno

By: Mark Zuehlke
Narrated by: Kyle Munley
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At D-Day's end, the Canadians, who had landed on Juno Beach, were six miles inland - the deepest penetration achieved by Allied forces on this infamous day. But every soldier on this front line knew worse was yet to come. For in the darkness the Germans were massing, intent on throwing them back to sea. With dramatic intensity, Holding Juno re-creates the ensuing battle and ultimate Canadian triumph and includes fascinating first-person soldier accounts as well as photos and maps.

©2005 Mark Zuehlke (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Americas Military United States World War Solider
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As the time between the present and World War II grows, so, too, does the importance of remembering the details of what transpired in one of the world’s greatest tests. Though much has been made of D – Day, for Canadian soldiers the six days following would prove to be their true test of mettle. The gritty and masculine delivery from accomplished narrator, Kyle Munley, in this audiobook by Mark Zuehlke puts listeners right on Juno Beach as Canadian soldiers advance on German forces and help make way for the eventual Allied victory. With intense first - person accounts combined with precise factual details, Holding Juno proves again why Zuehlke is one of Canada’s leading historical writers.
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Marred slightly by some odd pronunciation of random words in some cases rendering them unintelligible. But Canadian is not my first language so it may be me

Compelling telling of a terrible story.

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This well researched piece shows how the reality was worse than many think. The almost mind boggling casualty rate makes it seem unreal and the execution of prisoners by the 12th SS was sickening
Worth a read to remind us why we should always stay close to Europe.

Sadly too easily forgotten

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Detailed and poignant account of a bunch of young men who shower amazing courage. Just a really readable history.

Excellent and detailed

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interesting detailed account of the early days of Canada's liberation of Europe and the ss murders of prisoners

good coverage of poorly remembered battles

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Another book where the narrator should have checked pronunciations. The pace is good but somewhat monotone. I felt he was about to clear his throat a lot of the time. As for content author makes certain statements and conclusions which sour the veracity of his work. He seems to lack an in depth understanding of the economics and logistical realities of the war for commonwealth and UK forces. however he evokes the professionalism, determination and heroism of the Canadian troops.Emotionally a 5 factual interpretation a 3.

Thanks Canada, but not the best account.

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