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The Collapse of the Third Republic

An Inquiry into the Fall of France in 1940

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By: William L. Shirer
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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As an international war correspondent and radio commentator, William L. Shirer didn't just research the fall of France. He was there. In just six weeks, he watched the Third Reich topple one of the world's oldest military powers - and institute a rule of terror and paranoia.

Based on in-person conversation with the leaders, diplomats, generals, and ordinary citizens who both shaped the events of this time and lived through them on a daily basis, Shirer shapes a compelling account of historical events - without losing sight of the personal experience.

From the heroic efforts of the Freedom Fighters to the tactical military misjudgments that caused the fall and the daily realities of life for French citizens under Nazi rule, this fascinating and exhaustively documented account from one of the 20th century's most important historians makes the events of the fall accessible to a younger audience in vivid and memorable style.

©2019 William L. Shirer (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Europe France Military War Imperialism Interwar Period Socialism Soviet Union Self-Determination Russia Nonfiction Royalty Africa
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keen insight into what went wrong on France in 1940, and how different things might have been. the Nazi conquest of France was far from inevitable, as we have tended to think since. highly recommended

fascinating for any history buff

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Excellent historical inquiry. Full of interesting detail and well narrated. I would recommend this book.

Excellent

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Having read both The Berlin Diary and Rise and Fall, I know this would be brilliant. I wasn’t wrong as it’s a fantastic insight to The Fall of France in 1940. The detail is second to none.

Shirer, brilliant as ever.

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Interesting information and well narrated. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich is another Audible you should listen to.

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excellent insight into France in the build up to it allying itself to Hitler.

brilliant

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