The story of one of the most daring raids of WW2, after which 5 VCs were awarded. GW argues that the raid was misconceived and that its object was only attained by the astonishing bravery of those involved in its execution.
The Greatest Raid: St Nazaire, 1942: The Heroic Story of Operation Chariot
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£20.00
Edition:Hardback978024150857217/03/2022
Categories: 02. Books for the New Year 2022: History, Books for the New Year 2022, History
Tag: WW2
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