Guts Glory World War II, Ben Thompson
Guts Glory World War II, Ben Thompson
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Guts & Glory: World War II

Author: Ben Thompson

Narrator: Aaron Landon, Kiff VandenHeuvel

Unabridged: 8 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/01/2016

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Discover legendary commanders, tremendous fights, elite soldiers, and courageous individuals whose deeds truly made the difference in this jaw-dropping guide to the biggest war the world has ever seen.

From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time.

Packed with trivia, epic battles, and amazing illustrations, World War II comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this account from Ben Thompson that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers.

About Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson has run the warhammer of a website badassoftheweek.com since 2004, and has written humorous history-related columns for outlets such as Cracked, Fangoria, Penthouse, and the American Mustache Institute. Even though he's never flown a jetpack over the Atlantic Ocean or punched someone so hard that his head exploded, he is considered by many to be the world's foremost expert on badassitude. He is the author of Badass and Badass: The Birth of a Legend.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Alex

Kicking butts, EXPLODING thing anywhere from Blikzering to Peral harbor TO D-Day to the atomic bomb. This bloody battle will take you strait into the book. Action from both Allies side to the Axis side along with important battles ever won. This has been the best book ever besides other books but no......more

Goodreads review by James

this is a review on the story "Their Finest Hour". the central idea in the story (of many) is to inform you about the battle of Britain......more

Goodreads review by Troy

Reads like someone is just chatting with you. Loved it!......more

Goodreads review by MitchellSev

Guts and Glory WW2 was a really good book. What I really liked about it was it did not just focus on the USA, Great Britain, and Russia. It had stories from Chinese soldiers and others. It also did not just focus on the army and was not only focused in Europe. These are some of the things I liked ab......more

Goodreads review by Norwegian

I enjoyed Guts and Glory WWII by Ben Thompson because it was full of awesome stories about different people who played big parts in the war. My favorite parts of the book were the stories of Paddy Mayne and Voytek the smoking artillery carrying bear. The only reason I disliked this book is because I......more

Quotes

Praise for Guts & Glory: The American Civil War:
"The book's greatest strength is its colloquial storytelling.... Thompson's passion for his subject is infectious.... An easy, breezy series opener that should help create a few new history buffs."—Kirkus Reviews

"Action-packed.... Thompson adopts an urgent and sometimes humorous tone that conveys infectious enthusiasm.... A rousing introduction to this defining conflict that makes the history appealing and relatable." —Publishers Weekly

"Thompson displays a solid knowledge of the Civil War.... He ably covers major battles, campaigns, and figures...mixing informational passages and fact boxes with colorful action sequences."—School Library Journal

"An entertaining overview.... What brings these events to life, particularly for reluctant readers, is Thompson's spirited, conversational narration.... Should keep students engaged."
—Booklist

Praise for Guts & Glory: The American Revolution:
"Thompson's books are a meaty delight. Digestible chapters are packed with info, one-page bios hit the highlights of their subject's lives, and sidebars full of interesting tidbits are all part of the appeal of the nonfiction Guts & Glory series.... A very satisfying read that even adults will find useful."—Booklist

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