The Greatest Raid: St Nazaire, 1942: The Heroic Story of Operation Chariot by Gi

Description: The Greatest Raid by Giles Whittell The "gloriously exciting" (The Times) dramatic new account of the most daring British commando raid of World War TwoIn the darkest months of the Second World War, Churchill approved what seemed to many like a suicide mission. Braving the defences of the seemingly impenetrable St Nazaire U-boat base on the Atlantic seaboard, British commandos undertook the greatest raid of all, turning an old destroyer into a live bomb and using it to ram the gates of a Nazi stronghold before exploding it.Churchill called the raid a deed of glory, but as Giles Whittell reveals, it was a fundamentally misconceived raid whose impact and legacy was only secured by the astonishing bravery of its commandos. Drawing on official documents, interviews, unknown accounts and the astonished reactions of French civilians and German forces, The Greatest Raid recreates in cinematic detail the hours in which the "Charioteers" fought and died, unearthing human stories in poignant detail. It offers irreducible proof of the courage, daring and defiance shown by British commandos throughout the war, securing a legacy that resonated for years to come. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Giles Whittell is the author of Bridge of Spies, Spitfire Women of World War II and Snow- A Scientific and Cultural Exploration. He is World Affairs Editor at Tortoise Media, and was previously a writer for The Times in Los Angeles, Moscow, Washington and London. Review I loved this book, as I love any good adventure story sublimely told...This book has the same effect as that drug. Its a gloriously exciting high, followed by a crushing realisation of wars enormous waste -- Gerard deGroot * The Times *Enthralling . . . the heroism on display that night was unsurpassed, and Whittell is right to call his book The Greatest Raid -- Simon Griffith * Mail on Sunday *Absorbing . . . The extraordinary bravery of the participants shines out from the narrative -- Patrick Bishop * Sunday Telegraph *A story of extraordinary courage . . . Without Chariot there might have been no further raids such as the much larger, and ultimately disastrous, attack on Dieppe five months later -- Jonathan Boff * Spectator *A compelling page-turner, the work of a master storyteller. 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 dAnconaA 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 Travellers in the Third ReichChurchill 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 BritainGiles Whittells crisp, tight, prose is perfectly suited to record one of World War 2s great moments of heroism: his journalistic skills tease apart the flaws in the plan, while expertly bringing back to life the rich cast of protagonists -- Charles Spencer, author of The White ShipWorld War Twos Operation Chariot against Nazi Germanys battleship repair facility is the greatest commando raid of all time. So bravo to Giles Whittell for this meticulously researched and utterly gripping account of the heroism at St Nazaire. The Greatest Raid does great justice to its subjects -- Dr Amanda Foreman Review Quote 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 Promotional "Headline" The "gloriously exciting" ( The Times ) dramatic new account of the most daring British commando raid of World War Two Details ISBN0241992257 Author Giles Whittell Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2023 ISBN-10 0241992257 ISBN-13 9780241992258 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2023-01-26 UK Release Date 2023-01-26 Pages 304 Subtitle St Nazaire, 1942: The Heroic Story of Operation Chariot DEWEY 940.54214167 NZ Release Date 2023-05-08 AU Release Date 2023-05-08 Alternative 9780241992265 Audience Professional & Vocational 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:142140075;

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