Chorlton, Martyn
Bomber Command: The Thousand Bomber Raids
- ISBN 13:
- 9781846743474
- author:
- Chorlton, Martyn
- format:
- BOOK
- publisher:
- Countryside Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Bomber Command: The Thousand Bomber Raids In 1942, the fortunes of Bomber Command hung in the balance. With the appointment of Sir Arthur Harris as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, the need for a decisive show of force became urgent. Under Churchill's blessing, Harris planned a massive initial air attack involving at least one thousand bombers - more than twice the size of any previous RAF raid. The first target was Hamburg, but poor weather conditions forced a change to Cologne on May 30th. The success of this raid was convincing, and two subsequent 'Thousand' raids on Essen and Bremen in June further solidified Bomber Command's position. However, the losses suffered by the unit during the war - over 55,000 members - serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made. This book tells the story of those who flew with Bomber Command, a unit that played a pivotal role in the Second World War.
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