Tales of World War II: Amazing True Stories from the War that Shook the World
Written by Dr. Hattie Hearn, Margarida Esteves and Neon Squid
Narrated by Ell Potter
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About this audiobook
This audiobook features sound design and special effects to enhance your enjoyment of Tales of World War II. Listen out for the sounds of fighter jets and music from Eastern Europe.
It’s the Second World War as you’ve never seen it before—discover the hidden stories of incredible human spirit during the world’s darkest hour.
Everyone knows what Adolf Hitler, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill were doing during World War II, but what about ordinary people? In this beautifully illustrated book, war historian Dr. Hattie Hearn reveals some of the most incredible true tales from the war, including:
• The Canadian cabin boy who avoided German U-boats crossing the Atlantic
• The Navajo soldiers who developed a secret code to outfox their enemies
• The African-American jazz singer who worked as a spy for the French Resistance
Featuring stories from all over the world, Tales of World War II also contains jaw-dropping tales including the dog used to find survivors in the London Blitz, the champion cyclist who carried secret messages to help Jews escape the Nazis, and the bear who was recruited by the Polish army!
Interspersed throughout the stories are passages explaining the key events of the war—from Pearl Harbor and Dunkirk to D-Day and the Holocaust.
A Macmillan Audio production from Neon Squid.
Dr. Hattie Hearn
Dr. Hattie Hearn has a passion for World War II that was ignited by a childhood spent exploring the forgotten wartime airfields of her native East Anglia. Since those early years, she's made a career out of researching and preserving the hidden histories of the world around her, from old country houses to long lost ancestors. She works as the curator of the RAF Radar Museum in Norfolk, UK. When she's not exploring dusty archives, she's spending time with her husband, rescue dog, and two naughty guinea pigs.
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