- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Pan (21 Aug 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330509950
- ISBN-13: 978-0330509954
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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- #98 in Books > History > Military History > Armed Forces > Air Forces
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From the Pan Military Classics Series comes Brickhill's classic bestseller of 617 squadron, the best wartime story of the RAF.
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On 17th May 1943 nearly 350 million tonnes of water crashed into the valleys of the Ruhr, when the Lancasters of 617 Squadron breached the giant Moehne and Eder Dams with colossal 'blockbuster' bombs. The Dam Busters is the story of that raid and the squadron who carried it through. It tells how they took out the V3 rocket weapon and destroyed the Tirpitz in a Norwegian fjord. Again and again, the crews of 617 Squadron Bomber Command used their flying skills, their tremendous courage and Barnes Wallis' highly accurate bombs to deal devastating blows to Nazi Germany. This story is one of the classics of the Second World War, a massive bestseller that became a film.
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It's been 45 years since I read this book. I was pleased at how much I remembered, which has to be a testimony to the clear expression of the author. I still found the account totally gripping, quite humbling, and well balanced. The brilliance of Barnes Wallis, the leadership of Cochrane and the other officers, and the raw courage of the aircrews are all there without being overstated or undersold.
It should be compulsory reading for the study of twentieth century history.
It should be compulsory reading for the study of twentieth century history.
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This is the story of the Dam Busting raid carried out by 617 Sqn. It is true but written so that it reads like a thriller. It is the amazing story of bravery, skill, leadership combined with vision. This is a book that can not be put down once reading is started.
The story is not of one man but many men who came together to carry out a very dangerous mission in a most professional way. It is the mission that brought 617 sqn to fame and its reputation is still maintained today as one of the prominent squadrons which is still operational with the RAF.
This book should be read in conjunction with the biography of Wg Cdr Guy Gibson.
The story is not of one man but many men who came together to carry out a very dangerous mission in a most professional way. It is the mission that brought 617 sqn to fame and its reputation is still maintained today as one of the prominent squadrons which is still operational with the RAF.
This book should be read in conjunction with the biography of Wg Cdr Guy Gibson.
Format:Paperback
One of the best books I have read, it gives a great insight into what happened to 617 squadron and some of the personnel after the raid, well worth a read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
the dam busters
Still as great as when I read it many years ago, the history of 617 Squadron, Royal Air Force. This was life at the sharp end, to be dedicated to those wonderful aircraft,the men... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Dorothy Spencer
Classic!
I'm delighted to see that this original has been reprinted. I read it first when I was 10 years old, an old Pan paperback belonging to my parents with a rather dodgy illustration... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2009 by M. G. Taylor
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