Six Armies In Normandy
- Type:
- Audio > Audio books
- Files:
- 15
- Size:
- 1.02 GB
- Spoken language(s):
- English
- Quality:
- +0 / -0 (0)
- Uploaded:
- Jun 19, 2008
- By:
- spanikopita
[This one is in audiobook format already instead of mp3. This by way of apology for the still-licensed "Intelligence in War".] Noted British military historian John Keegan takes an innovative approach to the invasion of Normandy, correctly observing that, while colossal, it was merely the beginning of a series of furious battles in northern France. He accordingly tackles not only the actions of June 6, 1944, but the subsequent Normandy campaigns by five Allied nations and their German opponent. Focusing on specific actions, such as the U.S. 101st Airborne night drop into France and the British infantry battles surrounding the city of Caen, Keegan provides an exciting chronological account of the action in Normandy that offers stirring accounts of considerable depth about specific tactical decisions. Beyond the vivid battle stories, Six Armies in Normandy will engage those who study battles and tactics intellectually and also provides valuable insight into the diplomatic activity between Allied nations necessary for victory in Europe. --Robert McNamara
spanikopita at 2008-06-20 02:17 CET:
By the way, this title is by John Keegan (as the description makes clear) and additional apologies go out to rambam for not including it in the title.
i don't know that you need to apologise: you keep uploading the best books of all times.
when do you think we'll get "intelligence..."?
that seems like it will take the cake!
thanks again!
when do you think we'll get "intelligence..."?
that seems like it will take the cake!
thanks again!
spanikopita at 2008-06-20 05:07 CET:
To answer: First of all, thanks. I do appreciate the feedback and like to know that there is a group of folks out there who enjoy these titles as much as I do. Second, there are a number of steps I have to go through to get these books for free. It's quite a trick for me (not being an expert with any of this stuff). Then I have to get the license of these things and try not to forget about it when my meds have kicked in.
I think at this point, it's probably going to be another week or so. The ripping process is a pain in the nether-regions. And keeping quality takes up some considerable time. I think I could do all this much faster with 1. Better bandwidth (my constant gripe) and 2. Lower quality files.
I get a weird sort of enjoyment out of providing these files and I'm glad you folks like 'em. All I really ask is that you seed for as long as you can so it will free me up to do a new upload. I hate to seed and run, but I just can't do multiples. When I see about 15-20 seeders, I shut down and try another one. At least that's my thinking right now until I settle my bandwidth issues.
I also have some titles on the backburner just in case I can't upload a really good one like the one here.
Enjoy and post often. It's a form of therapy for me. :)
I think at this point, it's probably going to be another week or so. The ripping process is a pain in the nether-regions. And keeping quality takes up some considerable time. I think I could do all this much faster with 1. Better bandwidth (my constant gripe) and 2. Lower quality files.
I get a weird sort of enjoyment out of providing these files and I'm glad you folks like 'em. All I really ask is that you seed for as long as you can so it will free me up to do a new upload. I hate to seed and run, but I just can't do multiples. When I see about 15-20 seeders, I shut down and try another one. At least that's my thinking right now until I settle my bandwidth issues.
I also have some titles on the backburner just in case I can't upload a really good one like the one here.
Enjoy and post often. It's a form of therapy for me. :)
CaptOmerta at 2008-06-20 07:28 CET:
Many people died during those times. I wonder if men of their sort are all beaten out of this generations genes.
There seems to be a new conquerer of the world, but one far more deadly
There seems to be a new conquerer of the world, but one far more deadly
spanikopita at 2008-06-20 09:31 CET:
Interesting and provocative statement. But I have seen those from this generation give their finest and I have seen the enemy do their worst. We still rock!
Spanikoptia, comes through again! Great job, buddy.
spanikopita at 2008-06-20 18:00 CET:
Senor1Droolcup, check out my new upload on President Jefferson. He is my favorite policital theorist and activist on US founding policy (I am Jeffersonian through and through), albeit not the finest theologian.
rambam1776 at 2008-06-23 04:31 CET:
I want to be a Jeffersonian, but let's face it - Hamilton was right. Tell us about this process you have to go through on these - is there a source on audiobooks not readily available in the library?
Thank you spanikopita! Appreciate your shares, and hope you are feeling better soon!
spanikopita at 2008-06-24 07:49 CET:
Thundrebum: Thank you very much. I'm in and out. Confusion is the hardest part to get past. That sucks. If you see a weird upload from me, please tell me and let it go. I get kinda odd at times.
About half of these titles are straight from the CD through a generous source. Some are downloaded through special arrangments I've made. I haven't let on that I'm ripping the licenses though, so I don't want to give too many details. Suffice to say, I have lots of access with extreme limits on quantity. I'm trying to give a variety.
About half of these titles are straight from the CD through a generous source. Some are downloaded through special arrangments I've made. I haven't let on that I'm ripping the licenses though, so I don't want to give too many details. Suffice to say, I have lots of access with extreme limits on quantity. I'm trying to give a variety.
hi spanikopita,
hope all is well.
i wonder if you ever finished to re-encode "Intelligence in War" by John Keegan.
I would really love to get that one as intelligence is such an overwhelming factor in the result of armed conflict.
thank you again for all the great up-loads so far.
hope all is well.
i wonder if you ever finished to re-encode "Intelligence in War" by John Keegan.
I would really love to get that one as intelligence is such an overwhelming factor in the result of armed conflict.
thank you again for all the great up-loads so far.
@spanikopita - I'll ignore any 'odds' from you, if you ignore my 'odds'. 4 years ago I had a mini-stroke "TIA" (transient ischemic attack), lost ability to speak coherently for months, then a few words at a time...my words still sometimes get 'stuck' and won't come out my mouth.
Nice thing about typing is you don't see my pauses, when I get stuck or stumble on a word. I can also spell correct :)
So between that, arthritis and knee surgery coming up in September... it's an 'interesting' time. I really understand the 'can't deal with noise or people' thing too. Believe me I get it.
Best regards:)
Nice thing about typing is you don't see my pauses, when I get stuck or stumble on a word. I can also spell correct :)
So between that, arthritis and knee surgery coming up in September... it's an 'interesting' time. I really understand the 'can't deal with noise or people' thing too. Believe me I get it.
Best regards:)
There are a few audio glitches in the files for some reason, where 1/2 a word disappears. But overall I still much appreciate another good John Keegan tale.
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