Above Us, The Stars
- 344 pages
- 13 hours of reading
This book tells the story of Flight Sergeant Jack Clyde, a 19-year-old wireless operator serving with 10 Squadron between 1943 and 1944, and his crew.
Jane Gulliford Lowes Books
This author breathes life into the past with compelling non-fiction works that read like novels. Her writing delves into the history of North East England and the dramatic events of World War II. With a passion for the people, places, and happenings of these eras, she crafts narratives that blend social history, military history, and family memoir. Her aim is to bring an authentic and vivid glimpse of the past to her readers.
Invisible Campaigns
Assessing Bomber Command's Minelaying Operations 1940-1945
- 150 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Aerial mining by RAF Bomber Command played a crucial role in the Allied victory during World War II, significantly disrupting Axis shipping more effectively than direct attacks. Beginning in April 1940, these minelaying operations grew in scale and impact throughout the war, targeting not only merchant vessels but also Kriegsmarine ships and U-boats. Despite its importance, this campaign and its accomplishments remain largely overlooked in historical accounts.