The Greatest Raid: St. Nazaire, 1942 by Giles Whittell (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Greatest Raid by Giles Whittell, World Affairs Editor Giles Whittell To be published on the 80th anniversary, The Greatest Raid offers the definitive account of the raid, which was undertaken by Royal Navy and British commandos, most of whom were killed or captured. Giles Whittells book also provides a gripping and authoritative narrative of one of the most daring military operations ever undertaken. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The definitive account of one of the most desperately heroic missions launched during World War Two. In March 1942, at perhaps the darkest moment of World War Two for the Allies, Britain launched a nearly suicidal raid on the Nazi-occupied French port of St. Nazaire, which the German Navy was using as a dry dock for ship repairs (the Tirpitz, the sister ship of the Bismarck, was scheduled for repairs there). Destroying it would hinder the U-boat campaign and force German ships to return hundreds of miles to home ports. The plan was for British commandos to attack the port and simultaneously to use an explosives-laden, American-built ship dating from World War One, the Campbelltown, as a gigantic torpedo, launching it into the docks. The first element of Operation Chariot went disastrously. The second proved spectacularly successful. The detonation of the Campbellown put the St. Nazaire dry dock out of commission for the wars duration. To be published on the 80th anniversary, Giles Whittells book will offer the definitive account of the raid, which was undertaken by Royal Navy and British commandos, most of whom were killed or captured. The Greatest Raid provides a gripping and authoritative narrative of one of the most daring military operations ever undertaken. Author Biography Giles Whittell is the author of Bridge of Spies (Broadway Books/Crown), and Spitfire Women of World War II. He has worked as a Times (UK) correspondent in Los Angeles, Moscow and Washington, was the Times chief leader writer for three years. He is World Affairs Editor at Tortoise Media, based in London. Table of Contents Prologue Part I The Run-in Part II Four minutes late Part III "Where the hell are we?" Part IV "The benzedrine was beginning to wear off." Epilogue Review "Shining a bright light on a lesser-known action of World War II, Giles Whittells The Greatest Raid: St. Nazaire, 1942 is a must read for any aficionado of World War II history." -- Chris Patsilelis, Midwest Book Review"Churchill called St Nazaire a deed of glory intimately involved in high strategy. This vivid and moving book shows why." -- David Reynolds, author of Island Stories: An Unconventional History of Britain"A spellbinding account of one of the most astonishing episodes of the whole war. Thrilling and tragic in equal measure, it is a story of self-sacrifice, comradeship and courage on an unimaginable scale." -- Julia Boyd, author of Travelers in the Third Reich"Giles Whittells account of Operation Chariot is a compelling page-turner, the work of a master story-teller. The drama of the March 1942 operation is cinematic in its sweep and detail--and Whittells detective work on the real reasons for the raid is extraordinary. It is also beautifully written." -- Matthew dAncona, author of In It Together Promotional The definitive account of one of the most desperately heroic missions launched during World War Two. Review Quote "Shining a bright light on a lesser-known action of World War II, Giles Whittells The Greatest Raid: St. Nazaire, 1942 is a must read for any aficionado of World War II history." -- Chris Patsilelis, Midwest Book Review "Churchill called St Nazaire a deed of glory intimately involved in high strategy. This vivid and moving book shows why." -- David Reynolds, author of Island Stories: An Unconventional History of Britain "A spellbinding account of one of the most astonishing episodes of the whole war. Thrilling and tragic in equal measure, it is a story of self-sacrifice, comradeship and courage on an unimaginable scale." -- Julia Boyd, author of Travelers in the Third Reich "Giles Whittells account of Operation Chariot is a compelling page-turner, the work of a master story-teller. The drama of the March 1942 operation is cinematic in its sweep and detail--and Whittells detective work on the real reasons for the raid is extraordinary. It is also beautifully written." -- Matthew dAncona, author of In It Together Details ISBN0197627900 Author World Affairs Editor Giles Whittell Short Title Operation Chariot Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0197627900 ISBN-13 9780197627907 Format Hardcover AU Release Date 2022-03-01 NZ Release Date 2022-03-01 UK Release Date 2022-03-01 Pages 296 Publication Date 2022-04-12 Subtitle St. Nazaire, 1942 Audience General US Release Date 2022-04-12 DEWEY 940.54214167 Publisher OUP India Imprint OUP India Place of Publication New Delhi Country of Publication India Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135058522;

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