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All Hell Let Loose

By: Max Hastings
Narrated by: Cameron Stewart
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The complete magisterial history of the greatest and most terrible event in history, from one of the finest historians of the Second World War. This shows the impact of war upon hundreds of millions of people around the world - soldiers, sailors and airmen; housewives, farm workers and children.

Reflecting Max Hastings' 35 years of research on World War II, All Hell Let Loose describes the course of events but focuses chiefly upon human experience. There are vivid descriptions of the tragedies and triumphs of a host of ordinary people, in uniform and out of it, in an 'everyman's story'.

This is now the entire audiobook, not in two parts.

©2011 Max Hastings (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Military War Imperialism Thought-Provoking Imperial Japan Submarine Holocaust Middle Ages Royalty Russia Africa Interwar Period

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If you could sum up All Hell Let Loose, Volume 1 in three words, what would they be?

Very well written

What was one of the most memorable moments of All Hell Let Loose, Volume 1?

The attitude of the English towards the locals in the far east.

What does Cameron Stewart bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

A great story teller he puts you right into the book.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes it made me re-think those events at the start of the war which we held as true

Any additional comments?

Max Hastings has again provide a very thought provoking documentary piece by using the thought and recollections of people across the whole spectrum of society and from both sides.

Placing events in context

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Fills in the lesser known facts. Provides a 360° view covering the non Anglo-Saxon viewpoint.

You think you know the WWII history!

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I am an avid fan of pretty much all military history and spend a lot of time listening to books in the car. I have found this to be very enjoyable, although thorough it moves at a good pace and does not get bogged down in too much unnecessary detail. The human stories that are heard throughout add to the historical big picture and keep the interest levels high. I would recomment this to anyone who wants to learn more about WW2.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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superbly written and well narrated. hard going in some places due to content.. couldn't stop listening though.

enthralling

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As with all of Hasting's books, this is a great read, packed with facts and figures, but with enough of a dramatic narrative to deliver the emotion of the events being discussed.

Great book!

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this very long book gives great value. is also very well read, and keeps the listeners interest.

a fine and substantial account of this period

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A descriptive catalogue of the horrors of war leaving me drained and appalled at 'man's inhumanity to man'.
It just goes on and one, the crimes committed against non combatants, women, elderly and children with the knowledge that such things are happening today really challenges any hope one has for the future of our species.
If there are 'space' aliens watching us, is it any wonder they have not made contact.
A very long listen expertly read. I learned a lot, the 20th century was a hell of a time, it continues on into the 21st, will the killing never end?

Descriptive and saddening

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Many believe they know the main events of the Second World War, invasions, Dunkirk, Pearl Harbour, Hiroshima and final Allied victory. This book explains the background and details of the War and the consequences that followed The narrator delivers just the right tone throughout and at the end you come away with a more complete view of the events of 1939 -1945. Highly recommended to those who are interested in this chapter of history.

Informative

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Wasn't sure I would get around to finishing it but it was so well written and so well narrated that I listened at every opportunity, now I'm disappointed I've finished it! It was fascinating and taught me more than I believed I knew about such a terrible time in the world's history. Thoroughly recommended!

Brilliant

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Well researched book illustrating the complex relationship between politics and warfare. Lessons should be learned!

A very informative and comprehensive read about WW2

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