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Killing Rommel

By: Steven Pressfield
Narrated by: Alfred Molina
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 Autumn 1942. Hitler's legions have swept across Europe, France has fallen, Churchill and the English stand isolated on their island. In North Africa, Rommel and his Panzers have routed the British Eighth Army and stand poised to overrun Egypt, Suez, and the oil fields of the Middle East. With the outcome of the war hanging in the balance, the British hatch a desperate plan: send a small, highly mobile, and heavily armed force behind German lines to strike the blow that will stop the Afrika Korps in its tracks.

Steven Pressfield brings to life the flair, agility, and daring of this extraordinary historical commando unit, the Long Range Desert Group. He describes in detail the tactics, weaponry, and specialized skills needed for combat under extreme desert conditions. He captures, too, the camaraderie of this "band of brothers" as they perform the acts of courage and cunning crucial to the Allies' victory in North Africa. As in his acclaimed earlier novels, Pressfield combines historical accuracy and edge-of-your-seat battle scenes to create riveting fiction.

©2008 Steven Pressfield (P)2008 Recorded Books, LLC Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Military Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Africa War Middle East Exciting

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"Crisp writing carries readers through success, failure and a final face-to-face encounter with Rommel that's no less exciting for knowing the outcome." ( Publishers Weekly)
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I am not going to be negative about this book. It is an excellent tale, but the title is a little confusing.
You would be forgiven for thinking that this is about killing Rommel. It really isn't, Rommel is merely a side issue in this book.
It is however a cracking yarn of endurance in the desert and the mentality of those involved in the North Africa campaign. I thoroughly enjoyed it. But I was waiting for a showdown with Rommel.... and in that regard I was disappointed.

Molina initially seemed an odd choice for narration of this book. But his English accent is brilliant, he pulls it off where American actors normally can't.

A good book, excellently narrated, but badly titled. It would be like the 'Wizard of Oz' being renamed 'Housebuilding in Kansas'.

Should be called "Oh Look It's Rommel"

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What did you like most about Killing Rommel?

Great multifaceted and enjoyable story.

What did you like best about this story?

I found it well judged wartime tail with excellent character development with interesting preamble and set in what I believe to be well researched historical environment.

What about Alfred Molina’s performance did you like?

perfect

One of my favourites really enjoyable listen

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This is a fantastic book from start to finish. I have recomended it to many of my friends.

Fantastic Book

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Great story, beautifully read by Alfred Molina. While the subject matter was at times gruesome the author’s intelligence and sensitivity shines through. Gave an interesting perspective on what makes a warrior - someone while committed to his mission he never loses his humanity. A soldier/warrior leader uses his skill with weapons, and his connection to others to achieve success without sacrificing compassion or empathy.

Rommel is described as a noble leader who adhered to the idea of ‘war without hate’ - a belief that is still controversial and without real supporting evidence. There is still argument on the level of Rommel’s support of the Nazis - with many viewing him a useful puppet of propaganda.

Killing Rommel

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Loved this story from start to finish makes you proud to be British but shows there are good people everywhere

Great emotional read

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