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'A romping good read . . . adds great detail. I just had to watch that film again' --Daily Mail
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* The latest novel from the bestselling author Robert Radcliffe, a compelling page turner about one of the most famous episodes in WW2 - the Dambusters raid
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This review is from: Dambuster (Hardcover)
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Lincolnshire May 1943. Twenty Lancaster bombers stand poised to fly one of World War 2's most daring and dangerous missions, 617 Squadron's legendary bouncing-bomb attack on Germany's dams. Success could shorten the war, the crews are told, but will inevitably come at a cost. Many of them, hand-picked by their charismatic if volatile leader, Guy Gibson, will not be coming back. After two tours of duty and fifty-nine missions, combat-seasoned pilot Peter Lightfoot and his loyal crew are already on borrowed time. Narrowly escaping death on a disastrous final operation over the Alps, a flight which ends by ditching their wrecked Lancaster into the Atlantic, the seven men are at last relieved from operational flying, job done. But haunted by a face from his past, Lightfoot cannot rest, and unknown to his crew applies to join Gibson's 617 Squadron, and fly the dams mission. A mission many see as certain suicide. Tense, thrilling, and meticulously researched as always, Robert Radcliffe's DAMBUSTER - like his bestselling UNDER AN ENGLISH HEAVEN - is an old-fashioned adventure of the most gripping sort
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Not my normal type of read, i usually like my historical fiction set in ancient history, but i do also love my war films, and who can pass up a tale as great as the Dambusters?!
The main story is known so to have it told with the human side behind it, the real lives of the flyers is a whole new fresh angle, and in the main worked brilliantly, i felt close to all the characters, especially the crew of V for Vicky, and felt the pain of Credos burns and the loss of each crew, its told that well.
The only down side for me was the 2 or 3 chapters before the last, if got a little jumbled in the story line the plot a little mixed when it could either have been a longer book or just told in a simpler manner.
Overall though a book a would recommend, not just because it shows true courage and endurance, but also the humanity behind it, but its also one of those proud moments in our history that needs to be remembered, and this is a great way to do it. (Parm)
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Lincolnshire May 1943. Twenty Lancaster bombers stand poised to fly one of World War 2's most daring and dangerous missions, 617 Squadron's legendary bouncing-bomb attack on Germany's dams. Success could shorten the war, the crews are told, but will inevitably come at a cost. Many of them, hand-picked by their charismatic if volatile leader, Guy Gibson, will not be coming back. After two tours of duty and fifty-nine missions, combat-seasoned pilot Peter Lightfoot and his loyal crew are already on borrowed time. Narrowly escaping death on a disastrous final operation over the Alps, a flight which ends by ditching their wrecked Lancaster into the Atlantic, the seven men are at last relieved from operational flying, job done. But haunted by a face from his past, Lightfoot cannot rest, and unknown to his crew applies to join Gibson's 617 Squadron, and fly the dams mission. A mission many see as certain suicide. Tense, thrilling, and meticulously researched as always, Robert Radcliffe's DAMBUSTER - like his bestselling UNDER AN ENGLISH HEAVEN - is an old-fashioned adventure of the most gripping sort
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Not my normal type of read, i usually like my historical fiction set in ancient history, but i do also love my war films, and who can pass up a tale as great as the Dambusters?!
The main story is known so to have it told with the human side behind it, the real lives of the flyers is a whole new fresh angle, and in the main worked brilliantly, i felt close to all the characters, especially the crew of V for Vicky, and felt the pain of Credos burns and the loss of each crew, its told that well.
The only down side for me was the 2 or 3 chapters before the last, if got a little jumbled in the story line the plot a little mixed when it could either have been a longer book or just told in a simpler manner.
Overall though a book a would recommend, not just because it shows true courage and endurance, but also the humanity behind it, but its also one of those proud moments in our history that needs to be remembered, and this is a great way to do it. (Parm)
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The author has done an excellent job of blending the fictional characters in his book with the real life people behind the raid. He has given us some vivid characters and uses them to good effect particularly around the sub story of the relationship between Peter Lightfoot, the central fictional hero of the story, and Tess his childhood sweetheart. I agree with the reviewer about the story losing it's way a little in the last couple of chapters and I found this a bit contrived. Nevertheless the book is a good read and gives the reader some idea of what went on behind the scenes at a wartime bomber airfield.
I agree also about the silly errors in the book which spoilt it somewhat for me. Aldermaston in Northern Ireland? has already been mentioned but there are other little niggles such as A Bomber Station Commander having an ADC when in fact I think it would probably have been an Adjutant. Bomber Squadrons were commanded by Wing Commanders not Squadron Leaders and the briefing for the raid did not take place above No 2 Hangar at Scampton; only the office block attached to the side of the hangar had an upper level. I guess however that there has to be a certain amount of writers licence in any book of fiction.
More has been written about the Dams raid than any other bomber operation and the author has bravely used the raid as the backdrop to this very readable fictional account of Love, sense of duty and magnificent courage of wartime Bomber crew. It is not quite as good as Len Deighton's outstanding book, Bomber. which for me has the edge in the technical department but is is nevertheless a good read.
I agree also about the silly errors in the book which spoilt it somewhat for me. Aldermaston in Northern Ireland? has already been mentioned but there are other little niggles such as A Bomber Station Commander having an ADC when in fact I think it would probably have been an Adjutant. Bomber Squadrons were commanded by Wing Commanders not Squadron Leaders and the briefing for the raid did not take place above No 2 Hangar at Scampton; only the office block attached to the side of the hangar had an upper level. I guess however that there has to be a certain amount of writers licence in any book of fiction.
More has been written about the Dams raid than any other bomber operation and the author has bravely used the raid as the backdrop to this very readable fictional account of Love, sense of duty and magnificent courage of wartime Bomber crew. It is not quite as good as Len Deighton's outstanding book, Bomber. which for me has the edge in the technical department but is is nevertheless a good read.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this book even though I know the story inside out!
Fact and fiction have been seamlessly blended together, and a splendidly fitting tribute created to these incredible young men!
Both my Brother and I read a proof version of the book and we both found ourselves rationing the pages as we did not want it to end!
I implore the author to continue with this magnificent formula.
I would recommend this book to everyone, and in particular those who have read everything else on the subject, I guarantee that it will enthral and enlighten you on this well trodden subject , and I really hope the forth coming re-make of the Film can live up to the drama and tension created in these pages, well done!!
Fact and fiction have been seamlessly blended together, and a splendidly fitting tribute created to these incredible young men!
Both my Brother and I read a proof version of the book and we both found ourselves rationing the pages as we did not want it to end!
I implore the author to continue with this magnificent formula.
I would recommend this book to everyone, and in particular those who have read everything else on the subject, I guarantee that it will enthral and enlighten you on this well trodden subject , and I really hope the forth coming re-make of the Film can live up to the drama and tension created in these pages, well done!!
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a more disappointing result than the raid itself
I'm a Dambusters fanatic (the film's my all-time favourite), so when I saw this in my local library I had to pick it up. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. H. Bateman
Surprisingly enjoyable yarn
I've read all of Radcliffe's previous books but hesitated over this one simply because it ties in with a very well known RAF Squadron formation. I needn't have worried. Read more
Published 4 months ago by normngrey
Finding glory not in war, but in the human spirit
As with Robert Radcliffe's other novels, he uses the backdrop of war to explore the human condition. In Dambuster, bravery in all it's forms is top of the list. Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. King
Gripping!
Saw a positive review of this in the Times, and having enjoyed Radcliffe's last novel, was greatly looking forward to Dambuster. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Perry Burgess
utter drivel
this sort of claptrap has to be best used as toilet paper.
what did the muppet of an "author" hope to bring to one of the finest stories of skill, science and above all... Read more
what did the muppet of an "author" hope to bring to one of the finest stories of skill, science and above all... Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. A. Small
Brilliant!
If you have enjoyed Robert Radcliffe's previous novels, Under an English Heaven and Upon Dark Waters, set in the Second World War, and the fascinating Across the Blood Red Skies,... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Max Wilson
The Dambusters
Without doubt Robert Radcliffe has written a very good book mixing fact with fiction about the Dambuster's raid on the German Dams. Read more
Published 15 months ago by W A Borzyslawski
his best yet!
I have to admit that i am a fan of Robert Radcliffe and have read all of his novels and hence have been looking forward to this, his most recent.I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 15 months ago by David Arden
A wonderful and unforgettable story of love, loss and courage.
Having read and enjoyed Across The Blood-Red Skies, I LOVED this new book by Robert Radcliffe and just could not put it down. Read more
Published 15 months ago by happy reader
Pity about the errors
I enjoyed this story, reading it on my newly acquired Kindle. I found the characters convincing and the background detail to the raids was generally well done. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Book reader
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