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Author:
Nichol, John, 1963- author.
Title:
Return of the dambusters : the exploits of World War II's most daring flyers after the flood / John Nichol.
Publisher:
The Overlook Press,
Copyright Date:
2016
Description:
xvii, 366 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subject:
Great Britain.--Squadron, 617--Squadron, 617--History.
Great Britain.--Squadron, 617.--Squadron, 617.
World War (1939-1945)
World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, British.
World War, 1939-1945--Regimental histories--Great Britain.
Military operations, Aerial--British.
Regimental histories.
Great Britain.
1939 - 1945
History.
Other Titles:
After the flood.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-335) and index.
Contents:
The Dams -- What Next? -- Pres On, Regardless -- Death or Glory -- Spring 1944 -- The End of the Beginning -- The Fight Goes On -- Terror Weapons -- Mac's Gone! -- Life and Death on 617 Squadron -- The Beast -- 'What Have You Been Doing Today?' -- Back to the Tirpitz -- The Last Christmas? -- The Final Days -- Counting the Cost.
Summary:
"Chronicles the lesser-known but audacious missions of the RAF 617 Squadron after the famous Dams Raid, describing their missions to strategically attack battleships, railway bridges, secret weapon establishments, rockets sites and U-boat construction pens as well as high-profile enemy leaders,"--Amazon.com.
ISBN:
146831274X
9781468312744
OCLC:
(OCoLC)930364259
LCCN:
2015044772
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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