Ward, Chris
Dambusters: The Forging of a Legend
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526726759
- author:
- Ward, Chris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Aviation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.81 kg
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Dambusters: A New Look at the First Raid and Beyond 617 Squadron of 5 Group RAF Bomber Command is one of the most famous squadrons in World War II, known for its precision low-level attack on German dams using the Barnes Wallis-designed rotating mine. The raid was a significant success, but came at great cost to the squadron. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Dambusters' first raid and their subsequent history until the end of the war. It delves into the complexities of the three-phase operation that spanned 8 hours and 47 minutes, examining the testimony of eyewitnesses to settle long-standing debates about the losses incurred during the mission. The book also explores the squadron's later years, including their priority targets such as the German missile research plant at Peenemunde and the U-boat pens at La Pallice.
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