Churchill's Channel War
Guerre, Seconde Guerre mondiale, Histoire
Audio avec voix de synthèse, Braille automatisé
Résumé
From the beaches of Dunkirk to the launch of Operation Overlord the Channel saw continuous action during World War II and was the world s most fought-over waterway In this fascinating account … Robert Jackson offers a study of the Channel War from 1939-45 detailing the German threats to British shipping the use of convoys and the extensive minelaying operations as well as the Battle of Britain the use of long-range artillery and everything in between As well as offering a study of the furious Channel War battles Jackson also reveals how the Channel was essential for the launch of Churchill s famed special forces Commandos who under the cover of darkness launched raids on Occupied France as well as the Channel Islands The Channel War bought together the Royal Navy and Air Force as they both battled to defend England and prevent a much feared German invasion