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Focusing on a pivotal WWII operation, the narrative recounts Operation Colossus, the Allies' first airborne raid, driven by a newfound German radar technology. Amidst Britain's struggles, a young technician persuades Churchill of the dire threat posed by the "Wurzburg Dish," leading to the daring Operation Biting. Under Major John Frost's command, the elite SAS undertakes a high-stakes mission to capture the radar installation, supported by the French Resistance. This gripping tale highlights the bravery and sacrifices of those involved during a critical moment in the war.
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Churchill's Shadow Raiders, Damien Lewis
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Churchill's Shadow Raiders
- Subtitle
- The Race to Develop Radar, World War II's Invisible Secret Weapon
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Damien Lewis
- Publisher
- Kensington Publishing Corporation
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9780806540641
- Category
- World history, Military
- Description
- Focusing on a pivotal WWII operation, the narrative recounts Operation Colossus, the Allies' first airborne raid, driven by a newfound German radar technology. Amidst Britain's struggles, a young technician persuades Churchill of the dire threat posed by the "Wurzburg Dish," leading to the daring Operation Biting. Under Major John Frost's command, the elite SAS undertakes a high-stakes mission to capture the radar installation, supported by the French Resistance. This gripping tale highlights the bravery and sacrifices of those involved during a critical moment in the war.