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Didn’t Like It “This is a very well written novel of the WWII battles in the desert. You feel like you are there with Rommel, Montgomery and Eisenhower, and get a very detailed picture of battle strategies in North Africa. That was the problem for me. Too much technical information and not enough personal...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“An excellent and engaging tale of the personal battles of WW2.”
Frank C wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Outstanding! The charector development and the insights were done magnificently
Norton F wrote this review 10 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
It is hard to tell where the facts end and the fiction begins.
I look forward tor eading more of Shaara's work.
This book is highly reccomend this to any one who is interested in WW2 novels.”
“Shaara is always fun. His composite characters really create the drama.”
Umptysquat wrote this review Wednesday, November 4 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A good start with WWII with a lot of action in North Africa. ”
John K wrote this review Saturday, October 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This is a very well written novel of the WWII battles in the desert. You feel like you are there with Rommel, Montgomery and Eisenhower, and get a very detailed picture of battle strategies in North Africa. That was the problem for me. Too much technical information and not enough personal stories. This is a great choice for the WWII buff.”
Mac D wrote this review Thursday, August 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“So far I am having trouble geting through this book. Much more technical than some of his other books. Characters don't seem to grab me like in the other books. But I am only 1/4 of the way through and I will keep going.”
Barb K wrote this review Wednesday, April 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I'm not a history buff but I really enjoyed learning more about the North African tour of WWII. I loved getting inside the heads of the generals and lieutenants, rooting even for Rommel at one point even though I knew the Germans would lose.”
alfromcal wrote this review Friday, April 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A good book if you want to read about the war in africa. It doesn't really teach you anything (unlike his other books) but it is an o.k. read. Those who want non-stop action-don't get this book. ”
Josh K wrote this review Sunday, March 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“start of a good supected but i doubt it series. i doubt it because he kinda finished europe ww2 in his other book steel wave thats a seual to this one this book and steel wave follow various people in various positions from italy U.S. and germany along the european front it includes following rommel,eisenhower,and a united states paratrooper to name a few”
sir Warrior Maniac,cook of the Book Beard Pirates wrote this review Thursday, January 22 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
