Jones, R. V.
The Wizard War: British - Scientific Intelligence - 1939 - 1945
- ISBN 13:
- 9781635610796
- author:
- Jones, R. V.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Echo Point Books & Media
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 610
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Wizard War: British Scientific Intelligence, 1939-1945 by R.V. Jones is a gripping account of the pivotal role the scientific community played during World War II. In this memoir, Jones recounts his experiences as a member of the clandestine British Scientific Intelligence community at Whitehall in London. From 1939 to 1945, Jones and his colleagues worked on countermeasures to German applications of science in the war, including navigational beams, chaff, and radar. Their efforts, dubbed the "Wizard War" by Churchill, aimed to find technical ways to combat Germany's scientific advancements. One notable success was breaking Germany's navigational beam system, which Luftwaffe bombers had been using to destroy British targets with devastating accuracy. Jones' work on radar played a crucial role in the Allied bomber offensive and helped prepare for D-Day. His experiences offer a unique insight into the strategic decisions made during the Second World War, providing a riveting account of the scientific achievements that contributed to the ultimate Allied victory.
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