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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 War Solider

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Editor reviews

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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A fascinating account of unit actions, which are rare in this genre, covering the few days after D-Day, which proved critical to the overall success of Operation Overlord. The account is visceral sparing nothing to the imagination as to the horror of the battles that raged between the Canadian regiments and their nemesis the 12th Waffen SS Hitlerjugend Panzer division. A good antidote to the recent lionising of the latter division, which tends to gloss over the atrocities committed in their name. I found the coverage of the little known contributions of the Canadian naval and medical services during this period very refreshing and insightful. Zuehlke has done Canada and the world a great service in bringing the struggle of those who served to light. The narration was good, as I am mindful of previous critical comments on this aspect, which I felt were unwarranted. A superb piece of work.

Fascinating account

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