Skis Against The Atom
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: Captain Knut Haugland
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Kimber, London, 1954
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition with minor discolouration. Light foxing on book block. Internally sound, clean text.
Skis Against The Atom chronicles the extraordinary true story of a covert World War II operation aimed at thwarting Nazi Germany's atomic ambitions. This gripping account details the perilous journey of a small team of Norwegian commandos, who, equipped with skis, navigated the brutal Scandinavian wilderness to sabotage a crucial heavy water plant. The narrative presents a high-stakes mission where the fate of the war, and potentially the world, hinged on their success against overwhelming odds. Written by a key participant, the book uncovers the meticulous planning, incredible bravery, and sheer determination required to execute one of history's most vital acts of industrial sabotage. It illustrates the profound impact of a few courageous individuals in altering the course of global conflict.
Author: Captain Knut Haugland
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Kimber, London, 1954
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards in good condition with minor discolouration. Light foxing on book block. Internally sound, clean text.
Skis Against The Atom chronicles the extraordinary true story of a covert World War II operation aimed at thwarting Nazi Germany's atomic ambitions. This gripping account details the perilous journey of a small team of Norwegian commandos, who, equipped with skis, navigated the brutal Scandinavian wilderness to sabotage a crucial heavy water plant. The narrative presents a high-stakes mission where the fate of the war, and potentially the world, hinged on their success against overwhelming odds. Written by a key participant, the book uncovers the meticulous planning, incredible bravery, and sheer determination required to execute one of history's most vital acts of industrial sabotage. It illustrates the profound impact of a few courageous individuals in altering the course of global conflict.