Des Turner
SOE's Secret Weapons Centre: Station 12
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752459448
- author:
- Des Turner
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.4 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Aston House Story: Britain's Secret Weapons Centre During World War II, Aston House near Stevenage was transformed into a top-secret research facility by the Special Operations Executive. This previously untold story reveals the crucial role played by its scientists and engineers in supporting the Allied war effort. At the heart of Station 12 was a team of skilled boffins who designed and manufactured innovative "toys" for the Resistance, Commandos, and other special forces units. Their deadly arsenal included plastic explosives, limpet mines, and incendiary devices, which played key roles in famous operations such as the St. Nazaire and Bruneval Raids. Aston House's contributions to the war effort were significant, yet its activities remained shrouded in secrecy until now. This book brings to light the fascinating story of Station 12, a hidden chapter in Britain's wartime history.
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