Daring Young Men: The Heroism and Triumph of the Berlin Airlift---June 1948-May 1949
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Genres: History, History
Book Type: Audio CD
Author:
Genres: History, History
Book Type: Audio CD
Ronald A. (rarendt) reviewed on + 107 more book reviews
An excellent recounting of the Berlin Airlift - a major achievement for the newly created US Air Force. I enlisted in USAF in '56 and knew at least one person who had participated in the airlift. Since I spent 21 years in the Air Force, I especially enjoyed the air traffic control dialogue which was very true-to-life.
The only criticism I have is the reader, who I thought really detracted from my enjoyment. He insisted on spicing up the quotes by employing various dialects (Southern, British, German, etc.) which I thought he was not very good at.
Also, if you're going to narrate a story which takes place in Germany and uses many German words, you ought to get some help with pronunciation. I spent three years in Germany, and am fairly fluent in the language - his attempts were laughable. Actually, he didn't do much better with other language pronunciations. He ought to stick to American stories.
Fortunately, I have the book in hardcover and look forward to reading it without the distraction of the lousy narration.
The only criticism I have is the reader, who I thought really detracted from my enjoyment. He insisted on spicing up the quotes by employing various dialects (Southern, British, German, etc.) which I thought he was not very good at.
Also, if you're going to narrate a story which takes place in Germany and uses many German words, you ought to get some help with pronunciation. I spent three years in Germany, and am fairly fluent in the language - his attempts were laughable. Actually, he didn't do much better with other language pronunciations. He ought to stick to American stories.
Fortunately, I have the book in hardcover and look forward to reading it without the distraction of the lousy narration.
