Hastings, Max
Untitled
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008280529
- author:
- Hastings, Max
- format:
- Hardcover
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 159 mm X 240 mm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Dambusters Story, 1943 Operation Chastise, the destruction of the Möhne and Eder dams in north-west Germany, remains a pivotal moment in British history. Max Hastings re-examines this epic event, challenging the traditional narrative and revealing a more complex picture. Hastings sheds light on the development of the 'bouncing bombs' and the bravery of the aircrew, while also portraying the devastating human cost of the operation. The author highlights the role of Barnes Wallis, the genius behind the innovative bomb, and the squadron that executed the daring raid. However, Hastings also reveals the mistakes made by those in command, including the failure to launch a conventional attack on the Nazis' post-raid repair operation. This omission had a significant impact on the outcome of the war. Hastings' masterful history offers a fresh perspective on a legendary event, one that has been shaped by myth and legend over time.
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