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Return of the dambusters : the exploits of World War II's most daring flyers after the flood /

Title
Return of the dambusters : the exploits of World War II's most daring flyers after the flood / John Nichol.
Author
Nichol, John, 1963-
Publication
  • New York, NY : The Overlook Press, [2016]
  • ©2016

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Description
xii, 366 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps; 24 cm
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.
Uniform Title
After the flood
Alternative Title
  • After the flood
  • Exploits of World War II's most daring flyers after the flood
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • 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.
ISBN
  • 9781468312744
  • 146831274X
LCCN
2015044772
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library