An examination of the raid on the port of St Nazaire in March 1942 by a sea-borne task force from British Combined Operations. It is a story of incredible heroism in the face of extreme odds - bravery which would lead to the awarding of five Victoria Crosses for this raid alone.
An examination of the raid on the port of St Nazaire in March 1942 by a sea-borne task force from British Combined Operations. It is a story of incredible heroism in the face of extreme odds - bravery which would lead to the awarding of five Victoria Crosses for this raid alone.
Ken Ford was born in Hampshire in 1943. He trained as an engineer and spent almost thirty years in the telecommunications industry. He now spends his time as an author and a bookseller specialising in military history. He has written a number of books on various Second World War subjects. Ken now lives in Southampton.
Inhaltsangabe
Background to the Raid Chronology Commanders Attackers and Defenders Planning the Raid The Sea Journey The Run up the Loire Campbeltown's Attack The Dockyard Battle Aftermath St Nazaire Today Bibliography Index
Background to the Raid Chronology Commanders Attackers and Defenders Planning the Raid The Sea Journey The Run up the Loire Campbeltown's Attack The Dockyard Battle Aftermath St Nazaire Today Bibliography Index
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