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Bomber Command

IWM Photography Collection
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Bomber Command by Rebecca Greenwood Harding offers an engaging exploration of the strategic bombing campaign conducted by the Allied forces during World War II. The book delves into the intricate planning, execution, and impact of these operations, highlighting both the technological advancements and the ethical debates that surrounded them. With a focus on personal stories and military tactics, it paints a comprehensive picture of this crucial aspect of the war.
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The Imperial War Museum holds approximately 11 million photographs in its archives, covering the causes, course, and consequences of modern conflict from the First World War to the present day.

Offering a snapshot into this unique collection, Bomber Command showcases 50 iconic photographs of the aircraft and crew that led Britain and its Allies to victory during one of the longest, most expensive, and controversial of the Allied campaigns during the Second World War.

This vivid collection of photographs traces Bomber Command through each stage of its development and brings to life the experiences of those both in the air and on the ground.

Series: IWM Photography Collection

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912423538

Publisher: Imperial War Museum

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Imperial War Museum

Illustration: 50 colour and black and white photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Rebecca Greenwood Hardingis Head of Technological Objects at the Imperial War Museum.

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