14 best books on tapes

Here are some notable audiobooks related to World War II, Military History, Notable Leaders, and Biographies/Memoirs:

1. "Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest" by Stephen E.Ambrose, narrated by Tim Jerome

   • This book follows the experiences of Easy Company, part of the 101st Airborne Division, from D-Day to the end of World War II.

2. "Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption" by Laura Hillenbrand, narrated by Edward Herrmann

   • This biography tells the extraordinary true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner turned WWII airman who survived a crash in the Pacific, only to become a prisoner of war.

3. "With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa" by Eugene B. Sledge, narrated by Marc Vietor

   • Sledge provides a firsthand account of his experiences as a Marine in some of the deadliest battles in the Pacific theater.

4. "The Second World War" by Sir Winston S. Churchill, narrated by Christian Rodska

   • This is the abridged audiobook version of Churchill's comprehensive six-volume history of World War II.

5. "Helmet for My Pillow: From Parris Island to the Pacific" by Robert Leckie, narrated by James Badge Dale

   • Leckie's memoir offers a personal account of his service in the Pacific theater.

6. "A Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II" by Adam Makos and Larry Alexander, narrated by Robertson Dean

   • This book tells the story of an unlikely encounter between American and German pilots during a bombing raid over Germany.

7. "Eisenhower in War and Peace" by Jean Edward Smith, narrated by Paul Hecht

   • This biography delves into the life and leadership of Dwight D. Eisenhower, who played a crucial role in WWII as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force.

8. "The Liberation Trilogy" by Rick Atkinson, narrated by George Guidall

   • This trilogy includes "An Army at Dawn," "The Day of Battle," and "The Guns at Last Light," providing a comprehensive history of the U.S. Army in North Africa and Europe during WWII.

9. "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung, narrated by Tavia Gilbert

   • Although not directly related to WWII, this memoir recounts the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, which took place in the aftermath of the war.

10. "Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal" by Ben Macintyre, narrated by Michael Tudor Barnes

    • This is the true story of Eddie Chapman, a British double agent who worked for both MI5 and the German Abwehr during WWII.

These audiobooks offer a range of perspectives on World War II, including personal accounts, biographies of notable figures, and comprehensive historical overviews. They provide valuable insights into one of the most significant events in modern history.