Dam Busters - The True Story of the Inventors and Airmen Who Led the Devastating Raid to Smash the German Dams in 1943 (Historical Books (Grove Press))
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Grove Press, 1999
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Grove Press Historical Books (Grove Press) Dam Busters - The True Story of the Inventors and Airmen Who Led the Devastating Raid to Smash the German Dams in 1943 (EX) Manufacturer: Grove Press Product Line: Historical Books (Grove Press) Type: Softcover Copyright Date: 2012 Author: James Holland Page Count: 438 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is EX. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: The night of 16 May, 1943. Nineteen specially adapted Lancaster bombers take off from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, each with a huge 9000lb cylindrical bomb strapped underneath it. Their mission: to destroy three dams deep within the German heartland, which provide the lifeblood to the industries supplying the Third Reich's war machine. From the outset it was an almost impossible task, a suicide mission: to fly low and at night in formation over many miles of enemy-occupied territory at the very limit of the Lancasters' capacity, and drop a new weapon that had never been tried operationally before from a precise height of just sixty feet from the water at some of the most heavily defended targets in Germany. More than that, the entire operation had to be put together in less than ten weeks. When visionary aviation engineer Barnes Wallis's concept of the bouncing bomb was green lighted, he hadn't even drawn up his plans for the weapon that was to smash the dams. What followed was an incredible race against time, which, despite numerous setbacks and against huge odds, became one of the most successful and game-changing bombing raids of all time.…
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- Título
- Dam Busters - The True Story of the Inventors and Airmen Who Led the Devastating Raid to Smash the German Dams in 1943 (Historical Books (Grove Press))
- Autor
- James Holland
- Editorial
- Grove Press
- Año de publicación
- 1999
- Estado
- Fine
- Encuadernación
- Softcover
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 10
- 0802122787
- ISBN 13
- 9780802122780
The story of the British-made bombs, Upkeep and Highball, successfully dropped on Nazi dams "has never been told in such depth before" (Daily Mail, UK).
The night of May 16, 1943: Nineteen specially adapted Lancaster bombers take off from an RAF airfield in Lincolnshire, England, each with a huge nine-thousand-pound cylindrical bomb strapped underneath it. Their mission: to destroy three hydroelectric dams that power the Third Reich's war machine.
It was a suicide mission from the outset. First the men had to fly extremely low, at night, and in tight formation over miles of enemy-occupied territory. Then they had to drop with pinpoint precision a complicated spinning cylindrical bomb that had never before been used operationally. More than that, the entire operation had to be put together in less than ten weeks in order to hit the dams when water levels were still high enough for the bombs to be effective.
The visionary aviation engineer Barnes Wallis hadn't even drawn up plans for his concept when the bouncing bomb was green-lighted. What followed was an incredible race against time that, despite numerous setbacks, became one of the most successful and significant bombing raids of all time. "Holland has delved into the new trove" of declassified documents "to shed light on this weapons program, the politics of its development and the eventual mission" (The Wall Street Journal).
"An impeccably researched work in the style of a fast-paced techno-thriller." —Publishers Weekly
"Extremely detailed but never dull . . . Holland offers a definitive, nuts-and-bolts history." —Kirkus Reviews
"A well-written study of engineering and invention operating under great pressure. . . . For all World War II history buffs." —Library Journal, starred review
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James Holland was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, and studied history at Durham University. A member of the British Commission for Military History and the Guild of Battlefield Guides, he also regularly contributes reviews and articles in newspapers and magazines and appears on radio. His books include Fortress Malta, Italy's Sorrow, The Battle of Britain and his fictional World War II series featuring Sergeant Jack Tanner. He lives near Salisbury with his wife, son and daughter.
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Noble Knight Games - Complete Your Quest at WWW.NOBLEKNIGHT.COM Noble Knight Games offers the world's largest selection of tabletop games of all kinds, including Board Games, Magic Cards, Wargames, RPGs, Miniatures, Novels and other gaming & hobby items. We specialize in out-of-print and hard to find items, but also carry all the hottest new releases from publishers around the world. We believe strongly in customer service and stand behind every sale. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Paypal, and ship worldwide, every day! Noble Knight Games also buys and trades used, new and rare games and collectibles. Turn your old games into cash or credit! If you're coming through Wisconsin, be sure to visit our brick and mortar shop!…
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