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A highly illustrated overview of Operation Chariot, the famous St Nazaire raid, in 1942.

Operation Dynamo is here narrated in detail with numerous period photos. This military operation and human adventure without precedent breathes again, 77 years later thanks to the film director Christopher Nolan which, with Dunkirk, has become an international blockbuster, to which a chapter of this book is devoted.

The book reveals lesser-known aspects of the Normandy Landings, including a tragic rehearsal that resulted in over nine hundred deaths and remained secret for decades. It highlights the intriguing life of Lily Sergueiev, viewed as a top disinformation agent by both Allies and Germans, and explores the inspiration behind James Bond, linked to frogman Lionel Crabb. Additionally, it discusses the popularity of the song "Lili Marlene" among both German and Allied soldiers. Based on extensive research, it offers a fresh perspective on D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.