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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.

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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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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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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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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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No wonder the men who fought in WW2 never talked about it, if they experienced anything like what the Canadian Divisions went through in the week after D-Day. The sheer savagery of the fighting against the 12th SS Panzer Division is almost unbearable to listen to. The courage, heroism and sacrifice of the Canadians is incredibly moving, and the numerous accounts of their wounded and prisoners being casually executed by the fanatical SS are heartbreaking. The almost matter-of-fact way these events are narrated only makes them sound more appalling. if you want a true account of what it was like to be an infantry soldier or tank trooper in WW2, forget Band of Brothers or Saving Private Ryan. Read this book, and weep. We can never repay the debt of gratitude we owe that generation. As a Brit I can't really tell the difference between a Canadian and American accent so I didn't have a problem with the narrator's voice, or his mis-pronunciation of the occasional word. Overall I thought he had just the right amount of gravitas and pacing to convey these moving events. Easily one of the top 10 WW2 books I've ever listened to on Audible, and I've listened to hundreds.

Harrowing account of the sheer savagery of war

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