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No Less Than Victory: A Novel of World War II Audiobook
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No Less Than Victory is the crowning achievement in master storyteller Jeff Shaara’s soaring World War II trilogy, revealing the European war’s unforgettable and harrowing final act. After the success of the Normandy invasion, the Allied commanders are buoyantly confident that the war in Europe will be over in a matter of weeks, that Hitler and his battered army have no other option than surrender. But despite the advice of his best military minds, Hitler will hear no talk of defeat. In mid-December 1944, the Germans launch a desperate and ruthless counteroffensive in the Ardennes forest, utterly surprising the unprepared Americans who stand in their way. Through the frigid snows of the mountainous terrain, German tanks and infantry struggle to realize Hitler’s goal: divide the Allied armies and capture the vital port at Antwerp. The attack succeeds in opening up a wide gap in the American lines, and for days chaos reigns in the Allied command. Thus begins the Battle of the Bulge, the last gasp by Hitler’s forces that becomes a horrific slugging match, some of the most brutal fighting of the war. As American commanders respond to the stunning challenge, the German spear is finally blunted. Though some in the Nazi inner circle continue the fight to secure Germany’s postwar future, the Führer makes it clear that he is fighting to the end. He will spare nothing–not even German lives–to preserve his twisted vision of a “Thousand Year Reich.” But in May 1945, the German army collapses, and with Russian troops closing in, Hitler commits suicide. As the Americans sweep through the German countryside, they unexpectedly encounter the worst of Hitler’s crimes, the concentration camps, and young GIs find themselves absorbing firsthand the horrors of the Holocaust. Presenting his riveting account through the eyes of Eisenhower and Patton and the young GIs who struggle face-to-face with their enemy, and through the eyes of Germany’s old soldier, Gerd von Rundstedt, and Hitler’s golden boy, Albert Speer, Jeff Shaara carries the reader on a journey that defines the spirit of the soldier and the horror of a madman’s dreams. No Less Than Victory further solidifies Shaara’s reputation as this era’s most accomplished author of historical military fiction.
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"I really enjoyed this book, probably the most out of the three. The book just like the other two has a lot of profanity, so be warned. The end of each of this book was very interesting to me because of the politics that went in to ending the war. Mostly problems with the Russians. Anyone who is interested in WWII I would highly recomment this series."
— Gordy (5 out of 5 stars)
No Less Than Victory Listener Reviews
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" This work stinks…. "
— William, 9/21/2024 -
" Last book in Shaara's World War II series. Deals with the end of the war. Hitler's decline. Victory and going back home. Excellent, bases on actual diaries of people who were there. "
— Martha, 2/10/2014 -
" The best of Shaara's WWII trilogy. "
— Dr., 1/31/2014 -
" Another great one by Jeff Shaara! Looking forward to the one I think he is writing on the Korean War. "
— James, 1/31/2014 -
" A final and fitting volume of this fine author's trilogy on WW II. "
— Don, 1/28/2014 -
" Novelized history of the last third of WWII on the European front. Told from point of view of an Army private, General Eisenhower, General Patton and Churchill. Sweeping in scope and yet personal. Helped me to understand what happened with the Soviets after WWII. "
— Denise, 1/25/2014 -
" I like the series, it has more of a personal touch that makes it more interesting than just all history and facts. "
— Wayne, 1/17/2014 -
" Historical novel that isn't so much concerned about military tactics as the experience of the common soldier. Many characters based on real people and their experiences. There were some horrific events mentioned but not so graphically detailed as a horror genre might be. Some swearing. "
— Mormonhermitmom, 1/5/2014 -
" An excellent piece of historical fiction with a focus on the end of WWII in Europe. "
— Rod, 12/25/2013 -
" Satisfying conclusion to the WWII trilogy penned by Jeff Shaara. Picks up right before the Battle of the Bulge and follows several figures through the end of WWII in Europe. Here's hoping that Shaara writes another trilogy on WWII in the Pacific. "
— Ross, 12/19/2013 -
" Another solid retelling of the second world war. Shaara has a deft and humanizing touch that is even more apparent in his realization of the german soldier than his more apparent American counterpart. "
— Dev, 12/9/2013 -
" Many people have heard of this event but few can write about it. Jeff Shaara can write about war. "
— Luke, 11/24/2013 -
" A must read for everyone "
— Pat, 6/26/2013 -
" I really enjoy Shaara's books. While some dismiss historical fiction as irrelevant I find it a nice companion to the detail oriented classroom type tomes. Shaara provides a good sense of the war and all of the evils involved. I look forward to picking up another of his books soon. "
— Rick, 3/24/2013 -
" I really enjoyed this whole series! "
— Brent, 1/8/2013 -
" As usual it is a great insight to "behind the scene" issues of the War. "
— Bob, 12/28/2012 -
" These are good books. I've read most of (probably all) Jeff Shaara's books and I think they are great. This series was about World War II and I honestly could not put them down. Jeff Shaara is a really good storyteller. You don't just learn about history, you feel like you've witnessed it. "
— Dave, 10/31/2012 -
" I really like Jeff Shaara's immense research on his subjects. He makes the event come alive through the eyes of the actual people. This is the last novel in the western front of WWII trilogy. It is also interesting to have the German perspective at the same time. "
— Jennifer, 10/2/2012 -
" A good ending to the trilogy covering the war in Europe. It wasn't as fast moving as the others in the series, but I still learned enough to appreciate the sacrifices given. "
— Darin, 3/6/2012 -
" The third book (and the best) of Jeff Shaara's World War II trilogy. "
— John, 2/19/2012 -
" Good ending to a satisfyingly series about WWII in Europe that incorporates the larger-than-life characters (Eisenhower, Patton, etc) and the common private. "
— Matt, 12/13/2011 -
" I love the first 2 books in this series about WWII--but this one, about the windup was too heavy---too much like a textbook. I plan to get back to it after a break. "
— Ellie, 9/27/2011 -
" I never thought I'd like reading about WW2, but this book, after reading The Rising Tide a few years ago, was engaging. I like how Shaara brings characters to life and how he describes Europe during the winter. This was an interesting read. I'm going for the next in the series. "
— Adela, 6/23/2011 -
" The third in Sharaa's WWII Europe trilogy. (See my comments on The Rising Tide). Deals with the final push to Berlin after D-Day. "
— Richard, 4/11/2011 -
" I like the series, it has more of a personal touch that makes it more interesting than just all history and facts. "
— Wayne, 3/13/2011 -
" A fantastic concluding volume to Shaara's triology about the European theater of World Wat 2. "
— John, 3/6/2011 -
" If you like historical fiction, Shaara is one of the best. "
— Rob, 2/2/2011 -
" Same feeling as the first two books of the trilogy. Informative, an easy read and all around well written and researched. "
— Travis, 1/17/2011 -
" This was my first read of Shaara's. Very good book. I think anyone that reads any of Jeff's books wont be left disappointed. "
— A.J.K., 1/9/2011 -
" Wow! Shaara has a knack for taking historical documents, records, accounts, and weaving them into a work of fiction that is fast paced, entertaining, and yet educational. Reading his books makes history fun! "
— Keith, 1/8/2011 -
" I love the first 2 books in this series about WWII--but this one, about the windup was too heavy---too much like a textbook. I plan to get back to it after a break. "
— Ellie, 12/17/2010 -
" Historical novel that isn't so much concerned about military tactics as the experience of the common soldier. Many characters based on real people and their experiences. There were some horrific events mentioned but not so graphically detailed as a horror genre might be. Some swearing. "
— Mormonhermitmom, 12/1/2010 -
" The final book of the trilogy covering the Normandy Invasion to the End of WWII. A must read for all history buffs. My thanks to Carolyn for giving me The Steel Wave which started caused me to read all three books. "
— Tom, 11/30/2010 -
" Good ending to a satisfyingly series about WWII in Europe that incorporates the larger-than-life characters (Eisenhower, Patton, etc) and the common private. "
— Matt, 11/2/2010 -
" A good ending to the trilogy covering the war in Europe. It wasn't as fast moving as the others in the series, but I still learned enough to appreciate the sacrifices given. "
— Darin, 10/5/2010
About Jeff Shaara
Robertson Dean has played leading roles on and off Broadway and at dozens of regional theaters throughout the country. He has a BA from Tufts University and an MFA from Yale. His audiobook narration has garnered ten AudioFile Earphones Awards. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he works in film and television in addition to narrating.
About Paul Michael
Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.