First published to acclaim in 1982, this was author Alan Cooper's
first publication before he went on to become a prolific writer of
aviation history. As we approach the 70th Anniversary of the Dam
Buster Raids, this re-print will make a timely addition to the library
of any enthusiast wishing to mark the occasion, and any curious
readers who wish to expand their knowledge of this key operation in
World War II history. Painstaking research went into every aspect of
an operation, which at the time and ever since has captured the
imagination of the world. This forms an evocative history of one of
the most successful operations of the Second World War carried out by
the famous 617 Squadron and led by Guy Gibson. This account includes
the whole lead up to the final mission; the development of the
bouncing bomb, the forming of 617 Squadron and the intense course of
training carried out to make the operation a success. The raid itself
is viewed from both British and German camps; many of the aircrew who
took part in 617 operations give their accounts, as do several
Germans, including Albert Speer, the Armaments minister. There is a
remarkable eyewitness account of the raid from a man who was a gunner
on the Mohne dam itself, telling of the damage after the raid and how
he and his companions shot down one of the attacking aircraft. The
investigation is completed by an in-depth study into the effects of
the operation, how far it proved successful and the true extent of the
devastation it caused. Overall, the book recreates the excitement and
aura of danger and uncertainty, which surrounded the Dam busters'
mission, giving the reader the full story of one of the greatest
episodes of the war. 'A fascinating record which will be difficult to
better' Group Captain W.S.O. Randle, Aerospace
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ISBN
9781783830626
Publisert
2020
Utgiver
Vendor
Pen & Sword Aviation (ORIM)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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