The Dambusters Raid - Hardcover

Sweetman, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0879384751 ISBN 13: 9780879384753

Publisher: Motorbooks Intl, 1990

Synopsis

A comprehensive account of the most audacious bombing raid of the Second World War.

Operation Chastise - the Dambusters Raid, as it became known - undertaken by 19 Lancasters of 617 Squadron on the night of 16 May 1943, was the most audacious bombing raid of the Second World War. For the loss of 11 aircraft, the Mohne and Eder dams in Germany's industrial heartland were breached, and a famous if controversial victory won. John Sweetman's book is the most comprehensive account of this legendary mission, from the development of Barnes Wallis' 'bouncing bomb' (in reality a revolving depth-charge) to every moment of the raid itself, under the charismatic command of Guy Gibson, VC. It recalls a time of commitment, perseverance and sheer dogged determination in the face of dangerous and improbable odds.

About this title

Book Description:

A comprehensive account of the most audacious bombing raid of the Second World War.

About the Author:

Dr John Sweetman is Hon. Research Fellow at Keele University and former Head of Defence & International Affairs at Sandhurst. He has written many other books, including The Dambusters Raid, also published by Cassell.

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0879384751
• ISBN 13: 9780879384753
• Binding: Hardcover