The True Story of Private James Ryan
Narrated by Mark Adderley
- Released
- June 19, 2026
- Length
- 33 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- One Media iP Ltd
In this captivating audiobook, listeners are introduced to Jim Ryan, a British soldier and tank driver who landed on Sword Beach during D-Day on June 6, 1944. Just 19 years old, Jim's journey unfolds amid the chaos of war, with 57,000 American and 75,000 British and Canadian troops facing fierce German artillery fire by nightfall. Through his firsthand account, this true story highlights the resilience and bravery of an individual amidst the monumental events of World War II.
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