Operation Chastise
by Max Hastings
"The Raf's Most Brilliant Attack of World War II"
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Operation Chastise by Max Hastings
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Bombers
Military Unit:
Royal Air Force
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
400
Published Date:
2020
ISBN13:
9780062953636
Summary
Operation Chastise examines the famous 1943 Dambusters raid, when RAF Squadron 617 attacked German dams using Barnes Wallis's innovative bouncing bombs. Max Hastings provides a detailed account of this daring low-level night mission, exploring the extensive planning, technological innovation, and crew training required. The book analyzes both the operation's tactical execution and its strategic impact on the war effort, while honoring the courage of the airmen involved. Hastings offers a balanced assessment of this legendary raid, considered one of the most remarkable bombing operations of World War II.
