The Liberation Line: The Last Untold Story of the Normandy Landings
Last Untold Story: The Liberation Line is Christian Wolmar’s account of the railway services that restored supply routes after the Normandy landings. This unabridged English audiobook focuses on the US Military Rail Service and Royal Engineers repairing tracks, bridges and tunnels under threat of attack and sabotage.
At a glance
- Covers the railway work supporting Allied advances after the Normandy landings.
- Describes repairs to railway tracks, bridges and tunnels, alongside accounts of attacks, sabotage and booby traps.
- Narrated by the author, Christian Wolmar.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its focus on military railways offers a specific perspective on how supply routes supported the Allied campaign.
- The unabridged recording runs 10 hours and 35 minutes, providing a substantial treatment of the subject.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Christian Wolmar |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Christian Wolmar |
| Listening length | 10 hours and 35 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Program type | Audiobook |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 6 Jun. 2024 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in the logistics and infrastructure behind the Allied advance through France.
- Military-history readers looking for an audiobook about railway services during the Second World War.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a broad account of the Normandy landings rather than a focused history of railway logistics.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as fascinating and highly informative, with particular appreciation for its research and its focus on the little-known role of railways in the Second World War. The aggregate rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 101 ratings; that overall figure does not establish which aspects account for lower ratings. The railway-logistics focus may appeal to listeners seeking a specialised complement to broader campaign histories.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as fascinating and highly informative.
- Feedback praises the research and attention to the wartime importance of railways.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates The Liberation Line?
The listing names Christian Wolmar as both author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The stated listening length is 10 hours and 35 minutes.
What does the book cover?
It focuses on the US Military Rail Service and Royal Engineers restoring railway lines and infrastructure after the Normandy landings.
