The Official Dambusters Experience - Hardcover

John Sweetman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1780972725 ISBN 13: 9781780972725

Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

The Official Dambusters Experience The daring `Dambusters` raid on 17 May 1943, when a special force of British Avro Mark III Lancasters attacked and destroyed the Eder Dams in Germany, was one of the iconic moments of the Second World War. This title tells the story behind the attack. Full description

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Review:

A really beautiful piece of work-- Dermot O'Leary

Dambusting experiences are brought to life--Times

A fitting tribute to the heroes of 617...A stunning new book--Daily Express

The ultimate guide to the achievements of squadron 617, Barnes Wallis, and the bouncing bomb--The Sunday Express

an essential companion to one of the war's most exciting and memorable moments --RAF News

A wonderfully commemorative coffee table tome --Family Tree

About the Author:

John Sweetman is one of Britain's most renowned military historians. He is Hon. Research Fellow at Keele University and former Head of Defence and International Affairs at Sandhurst. He has written many books on the Second World War including The Dambusters Raid, Tirpitz: Huntina the Beast and omber Crew: Taking on the Reich.

About this edition

• Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1780972725
• ISBN 13: 9781780972725
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64