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In October 1942, Chief of Combined Operations, Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, unveiled the outline plan for 'Operation Frankton' - destined to become one of the bravest, most courageous and imaginative raids of the entire war. By December 1942 the plan was put into action. Ten Royal Marines launched a daring attack by canoe on enemy shipping lying in the harbour of Bordeaux - a hazardous and successful offensive which only two survived.
'As a story of human courage, the story of the Cockleshell Heroes will live for generations' Manchester Evening News
'A legendary wartime exploit...the outstanding commando raid of the war. You can't stop reading' Observer
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In December 1942, 10 Royal Marines lauched a daring canoe attack on German ships lying in Bordeaux harbour - a harzardous and successful offensive, in which only two survived. This book tells the story of those "cockleshell heroes".
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In October 1942, Chief of Combined Operations, Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten, unveiled the outline plan for 'Operation Frankton' - destined to become one of the bravest, most courageous and imaginative raids of the entire war. By December 1942 the plan was put into action. Ten Royal Marines launched a daring attack by canoe on enemy shipping lying in the harbour of Bordeaux - a hazardous and successful offensive which only two survived. 'As a story of human courage, the story of the Cockleshell Heroes will live for generations' Manchester Evening News 'A legendary wartime exploit.the outstanding commando raid of the war. You can't stop reading' Observer. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001279122
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Condition: Bueno. : Cockleshell Heroes es un relato de Cecil Ernest Lucas Phillips sobre un audaz ataque en canoa lanzado por 10 Royal Marines contra barcos alemanes en el puerto de Burdeos en diciembre de 1942. La ofensiva fue peligrosa y exitosa, aunque solo dos hombres sobrevivieron. El libro detalla la planificación, ejecución y las consecuencias de esta misión. EAN: 9780330480697 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: Cockleshell Heroes Autor: C.E. Lucas Phillips Editorial: Pan Macmillan Idioma: en Páginas: 256 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-02-05-83976f8a
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