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  • Dog Company

  • The Boys of Pointe Du Hoc - the Rangers Who Landed at D-Day and Fought Across Europe
  • By: Patrick K. O’Donnell
  • Narrated by: John Pruden
  • Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (121 ratings)
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Dog Company

By: Patrick K. O’Donnell
Narrated by: John Pruden
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Summary

In the tradition of Band of Brothers, acclaimed combat historian Patrick K. O’Donnell cinematically tells one of World War II’s greatest untold stories.

It is said that the right man in the right place at the right time can mean the difference between victory and defeat. This is the dramatic story of 68 soldiers in the US Army's Second Ranger Battalion, Company D - "Dog Company" - who made that difference, time and again. From D-day, when German guns atop Pointe du Hoc threatened the Allied landings and the men of Dog Company scaled the sheer 90-foot cliffs to destroy them; to the slopes of Hill 400, in Germany’s Hürtgen Forest, where the Rangers launched a desperate bayonet charge across an open field; to a "quiet" section of the Ardennes, where Dog Company suddenly found itself on the tip of the spear at the Battle of the Bulge; the men of Dog Company made the difference.

America had many heroes in World War II; however, few can say that, but for them, the course of the war would have been very different. The right men, the right place, the right time - Dog Company.

Patrick K. O’Donnell is the award-winning author of eight books, including the highly acclaimed account of the Battle of Fallujah We Were One. He has provided historical consulting for Band of Brothers and multiple documentaries. He lives in Austin, Texas.

©2012 Patrick K. O'Donnell (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc
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  • Categories: History

Critic reviews

"A great American writer." (Clive Cussler)
"The author’s most important accomplishment among many is to put a human face on the troops who are fighting against some of the fiercest enemies America has ever encountered.… Read O’Donnell’s excellent book." ( New York Post on We Were One)

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Very average

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Better performance, less clichés - the soldiers have a great story to tell - it should have been gripping, but it wasn't

What could Patrick K. O'Donnell have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Less use of bombastic & tired clichés.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

A little more animation.

What character would you cut from Dog Company?

The author.

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Wow

Abit slow to start, but we'll worth the listen. Unbelievable what they went through.

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A BOB Without The Parachutes

If you enjoyed Band Of Brothers, this is more of the same. Not a criticism by the way, just the parallels are unavoidable given the similarity between the creation of the units, their use on D day and the unimaginable bravery and horror which unfolds.

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A good story of comradeship and heroism

As i said a good story showing the trials of men in war. The comradeship which held them together through all their trials and the highs and lows of training and combat.
The only thing i would note is the comment - the most important battle of ww2, not wishing to take anything away from their heroism but so many others fought through so much for our freedom.

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DOG COMPANY

AN EXCELLENT AND GRIPING BOOK ABOUT RANGERS AND THE COSTS OF LIFE DURING THE WAR AND THE BRUTALITY OF WAR AND THE COSTS OF LIFE DURING THE WAR AND THE HORROR THAT THEY HAVE TO FACE AND SEE SO MANY OF YOUR FRIENDS FOR BUT AN EXCELLENT BOOK

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Action all the way. True Heroes

Better than any Boys Own made up war stories. These guys had a relentless battle against all the odds. Amazing courage. A must listen audio.

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brilliant and moving.

This is as good as Band of Brothers. Great narrator. Dog, Easy, Fox. etc All heroes. Can't compare. To do what they have done in Europe. I have no words.

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A must listen

A fantastic tale of true heroes that overcame adversity on numerous occasions.

Listen to this book to keep their sacrifices alive.

The soldiers in this book gave us what we cherish today.

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