Bishop, Patrick
Operation Jubilee: Dieppe, 1942: The Folly and the Sacrifice
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241985991
- author:
- Bishop, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Operation Jubilee Dieppe, 1942: the Folly and the Sacrifice On the warm night of 18 August 1942, a flotilla set out into the Channel, bound for the German-held port of Dieppe. The operation was the greatest amphibious assault since Gallipoli, with a massive accumulation of fighter power assembled. Yet, by morning, one of its architects feared it would "go down as one of the great failures in history". Using first-hand testimony from combatants and civilians, Patrick Bishop brings the story of Operation Jubilee to life in a gripping and vivid account. He explores the roles of key players, including Mountbatten and Montgomery, and examines the tragic events that unfolded. This is a powerful and riveting story of ambition, folly, and courage, set against the backdrop of one of the most pivotal episodes of World War II. Bishop's account is both well-researched and crisply written, making this a compelling read for anyone interested in military history or the events of World War II.
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