The Dam Busters
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Paul Brickhill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Book Club, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Bottom of page edges has water staining and some light foxing, doesn't interfere with page integrity
The Dam Busters is a gripping work of military history that recounts the extraordinary true story of Operation Chastise, the audacious Royal Air Force mission to destroy key German dams during World War II. Paul Brickhill meticulously details the ingenious development of the "bouncing bomb" by Barnes Wallis and the rigorous training undertaken by the elite 617 Squadron, led by the courageous Wing Commander Guy Gibson. This compelling narrative captures the immense bravery and precision required for one of the most daring bombing raids in aviation history, illustrating the profound impact of technological innovation and human resolve in wartime. It stands as a testament to the sacrifices made and the strategic brilliance employed in the face of overwhelming odds.
Author: Paul Brickhill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Readers Book Club, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Bottom of page edges has water staining and some light foxing, doesn't interfere with page integrity
The Dam Busters is a gripping work of military history that recounts the extraordinary true story of Operation Chastise, the audacious Royal Air Force mission to destroy key German dams during World War II. Paul Brickhill meticulously details the ingenious development of the "bouncing bomb" by Barnes Wallis and the rigorous training undertaken by the elite 617 Squadron, led by the courageous Wing Commander Guy Gibson. This compelling narrative captures the immense bravery and precision required for one of the most daring bombing raids in aviation history, illustrating the profound impact of technological innovation and human resolve in wartime. It stands as a testament to the sacrifices made and the strategic brilliance employed in the face of overwhelming odds.