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Operation Jubilee
Dieppe, 1942: The Folly and the Sacrifice
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A grand tale of bravery during the Dieppe raid of 1942, grippingly told by the bestselling author of Bomber Boys.
On the warm night of 18 August 1942, a flotilla pushed out into the flat water of the Channel. They were to seize the German-held port of Dieppe, destroy key installations, seize intelligence material and then sail for home.
This was the greatest amphibious operation since Gallipoli, with the biggest accumulation of fighter power ever assembled. But by the morning of the attack, one of its architects already feared that the operation would "go down as one of the great failures in history". Its key players claimed it was essential to D-Day, with the media telling listeners that it was a success — but the tragedy was all too predictable.
Using first-hand testimony from combatants and civilians, and colourful analysis of the roles of Mountbatten and Montgomery, bestselling author Patrick Bishop's gripping account brings Operation Jubilee powerfully and vividly to life, in an epic demonstration of how ambition, folly and courage came together in one of the most tragic episodes of the war.
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Patrick Bishop's Operation Jubilee is highly praised for its detailed and engaging narrative of a wartime episode, being described as exemplary and heart-stopping. Critics appreciate the book's exploration of heroism, futility, and leadership during a crisis. It is noted for its compelling storytelling and insightful reflection, leaving a lasting impression on readers.
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ISBN: 9780241985991
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 July 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 297g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Patrick Bishop is the author of two hugely acclaimed bestsellers about the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, Fighter Boys and Bomber Boys, and books including Wings, a history of the RAF, and Air Force Blue, which celebrated 100 years of the RAF and was a Sunday Times bestseller. He spent twenty-five years as a foreign correspondent covering conflicts around the world.
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