St Nazaire Raid 1942 Stephen Wynn Pen Sword Military Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

The Raid On St Nazaire Has Gone Down In History As One Of Most Daring Commando Raids All Time Given Code Name Operation Chariot It Took Place Early Hours Saturday 28 March 1942 And Was A Joint Undertaking By Royal Navy British Units Port At Which Sits Loire Estuary Atlantic Ocean Dry Dock That Capable Accommodating Some Germany\ S Biggest Naval Vessels Such Bismarck Or Tirpitz Putting Out Action Any Repairs Maintenance Work Needed To Be Carried Would Instead Have Undertaken Back Home German Bremerhaven Do This Either Navigate Waters English Channel North Sea With Both Journeys Potentially Bringing Them Attention Fleet Raiding Force 612 Officers Men Were Assembled Dispatched From Falmouth Carry Sailing Board Obsolete Destroyer Hms Campbeltown Along 18 Motor Launches Idea Ram Outer Gates Put For Long Possible Success But Came Price: Those Who Set 169 Killed Whilst Further 215 Captured Only 3 228 Escaped Made Return Journey Uk Many Brave Gave Their During An Extent 89 Part Awarded Decorations Bravery Including 5 Victoria Cross Σελίδες: 184 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm