Lewis, Damien
SAS Shadow Raiders: The Ultra-Secret Mission that Changed the Course of WWII
- ISBN 13:
- 9781787475205
- author:
- Lewis, Damien
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Quercus Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The SAS Shadow Raiders: An Ultra-Secret Mission That Changed the Course of WWII In the depths of World War II, a top-secret mission was devised to steal a highly-classified German radar system. Codenamed Operation Biting, this daring raid would be the first-ever Allied operation using airborne forces. The team, led by Major John 'Johnny' Frost, consisted of a motley crew of experts, including a shadowy German operative and a British radar specialist. As the mission unfolded, the stakes grew higher, with the fate of the war hanging in the balance. The team faced numerous challenges, from treacherous terrain to unexpected betrayals within their own ranks. With the enemy closing in, Frost's crew had to rely on their skills and cunning to survive. This gripping account of the SAS Shadow Raiders' mission offers a unique insight into one of the most pivotal moments of World War II. Damien Lewis brings to life the bravery, sacrifice, and intrigue that defined this extraordinary story.