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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There are many histories written about the Dams raid where you can glean the clinical facts - and there was the film ... but there's nothing like oral history to engage the imagination and bring you close to the people who were there. The Dambusters, far from being 'gung-ho' come over as men of enormous skill, courage and resourcefulness, with a strong camaraderie among the crews. Their own words ring true - some readily admit that Gibson wasn't universally popular - but none doubted his resolve and courage. The crews trained to the increasingly exacting demands by the designer of the new bomb - they recall hair-raising flying at just 60 feet, honing their bombing accuracy - and their accounts build the tension until, on the day of the raid, they learn their night's target and recall their emotions. The accounts of the flight out and the bomb runs on the dams are riveting as some aircraft and crews go down in flames - and as an added bonus, there are detailed recollections from Germans who found themselves under the breaking dams. It's a brilliant read and a great tribute to all involved in the raid, from Barnes Wallis and his work to develop the bomb, to Gibson and all his crews and ground crews of 617 Squadron. Can't recommend it enough.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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An event from WW2 that many will know about, however this book takes you into the very centre of the events as those who took part in or supported the mission whether air crew, ground crew, as well as Barnes Wallis. It also includes a chapter of accounts of those who were on the receiving end of the attack. The book is gripping from the start and was difficult to put down. Even more remarkable is the age of many who took part, the leaer Wing Co Gibson was in his mid 20's and others much younger. Yet without the modern gizzmo's we take for granted they showd a level of xommitment in the face of danger that is rarely seen in today's society. The mission was deemed a success, yet thios can overlook the fact that many paid the ultimate sacrifice. A book that you should have on your bookshelf.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Everyone has heard about the 'Dambusters' in some way or form but not many would know what was put in to make it possible. I haven't read a book written in this style before and i thought it was a very good way of doing it, avoiding the small talk to link stories and just getting straight to the facts. There are accounts from both sides which gives you the opportunity to judge the mission on a moral and war effort stage. In my opinion one of the great operations of WWII.
A great book which will have you reading till the small hours, thoroughly recommended.
A great book which will have you reading till the small hours, thoroughly recommended.
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It's oral history Jim, but not as we know it
This is a weird definition of "Oral history" since some of the accounts, most noticeably Gibson's are clearly taken from his book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Fareham
Brilliant collection of short eyewitness accounts
This is a brilliant history of the raid by RAF 617 squadron which destroyed the Mohne and Eder dams, told in the form of a series of short eyewitness accounts from a large number... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marshall Lord
The story behind the myth
Introduced by Stephen Fry (yes, that one) Dambusters is an "oral history" of the raid on the Ruhr valley water supply, since filmed and regarded as one of the great feats of arms... Read more
Published 16 months ago by John Middleton
Dambusters
I found this book first class, after having been on a tour of the dams the book brought the whole experience to me. It really should be considered a classic
Published on 16 Aug 2009 by Mr. J. Johnson
Living History
I bought this book as a gift for my husband. He is very well read when it comes to war books, and so, quite hard to impress. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by A. Higgins
dambusters an oral history
fascinating record from opposing sides of the raid, really enjoyed reading it, also as I was serving in Germany in 1968 went to see the Mohne, and the rebuild showed no sign of the... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by Mr. P. Sims
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