{"title":"Tom Whipple","description":"\u003cp\u003eTom Whipple is a renowned author with a penchant for delving into the intricacies of history and military strategy. His works, particularly \u003cem\u003eThe Battle of the Beams\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a fascinating exploration into pivotal moments in wartime history. As you browse this collection, you'll uncover the engaging narratives and detailed analysis that have become Whipple's hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in meticulous research, Tom Whipple's writings bring the past to life, making complex military operations accessible and intriguing to both enthusiasts and newcomers alike. \u003cem\u003eThe Battle of the Beams\u003c\/em\u003e, for instance, provides an in-depth look at the technological and strategic innovations during pivotal battles. His storytelling weaves together the human stories and technological advancements that shaped significant historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff or looking for a gripping read that sheds light on the military tactics that changed the course of history, Tom Whipple's books offer a compelling experience. Dive into this collection and discover the intricate dance of strategy and innovation in history's most critical conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-battle-of-the-beams-by-tom-whipple-9781787634145","title":"The Battle of the Beams","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinning the war of the air and airwaves turned the tide of World War II. This is the story of the brilliant, maverick engineer Reginald Jones who made that possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSummer 1939. War is coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe British believe that, through ingenuity and scientific prowess, they alone have a war-winning weapon—radar. They are wrong. The Germans have it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey believe that their unique maritime history means their pilots have no need of navigational aids. Flying above the clouds they, like the seafarers of old, had the stars to guide them, and that is all that is required. They are wrong. Most of the bombs the RAF will drop in the first years of the war land miles from their target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey also believe that the Germans, without the same naval tradition, will never be able to find targets at night. They are, again, wrong. In 1939 the Germans don't just have radar to spot planes entering their airspace, they have radio beams to guide their own planes into enemy airspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWar is coming, and it is to be a different kind of war. It will be fought, as expected, on land and sea and in the air. It will also be fought on the airwaves. It will be fought between scientists on both sides at the forefront of knowledge, and the agents and commandos they relied on to bolster that knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily there was one young engineer, Reginald Jones, helping the British government with their own scientific developments. In June 1940, when Jones quietly explained the beams the Germans had devised to a room full of disbelieving sceptics, Churchill later described the moment as like sitting in the parlour while Sherlock Holmes finally reveals the killer. Churchill immediately supported Jones's efforts to develop radar technology that went on to help the Allies win the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelying on first-hand accounts from Reginald Jones as well as papers recently released by the Admiralty, \u003cem\u003eThe Battle of the Beams\u003c\/em\u003e fills a huge missing piece in the canon of WW2 literature. It is a tale that combines history, science, derring-do and dogged determination, and will appeal as much to fans of WW2 history as to those fascinated by the science behind the beams that changed our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe radio war of 1939-45 is one of the great scientific battles in history. 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This is the thrilling story of the maverick genius Reginald Jones who made that possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Deeply researched and engagingly written'\u003c\/em\u003e – The Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Has the pace and style of a well-crafted thriller'\u003c\/em\u003e – Mail on Sunday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Chock full of memorable characters and written with all the drama and pace of a Robert Harris thriller'\u003c\/em\u003e – Rowland White, author of Mosquito\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSummer 1939. War is coming. The British believe that, through ingenuity and scientific prowess, they alone have a war-winning weapon: radar. They are wrong. The Germans have it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey believe that their unique maritime history means their pilots have no need of navigational aids. They are wrong. Most of the bombs the RAF will drop in the first years of the war land miles from their target.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey also believe that the Germans, without the same naval tradition, will never be able to find targets at night. They are, again, wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1939 the Germans don't just have radar to spot planes entering their airspace, they have radio beams to guide their own planes into enemy airspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis war will be fought on land and sea and in the air, but it will also be fought on the airwaves. It will be fought between scientists on both sides at the forefront of knowledge, and the agents and commandos they relied on to bolster that knowledge. 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