- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Robson Books Ltd; illustrated edition edition (21 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861057504
- ISBN-13: 978-1861057501
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 509,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One of the most remarkable and persistent legends of World War Two, the story of German forces landing on the coast of Suffolk in September 1940 has inspired numerous works of fiction. But the conviction that the invasion plan, code-named 'Operation Sea lion,' was more than just a rumour has never been fully investigated, until now. Using recently declassified documents, information from local and national newspapers and magazines, and eyewitness accounts, Haining's book is lucid and gripping. It reveals East Anglia's historic vulnerability to invasion, the region's logistical importance as a testing ground for weapons of mass destruction, the true identity of 'the burnt drowned corpses,' and the bizarre defensive weaponry of The Wizard War.' 'Where The Eagle Landed' provides the solution to an enduring mystery and sheds light on a fraught period of Britain's wartime history.
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Peter Haining is a former newspaper reporter, magazine editor and publishing executive who now writes extensively on British history. He is the author of the successful Robson books 'The Flying Bomb War" (1861055811), 'Sweeny Todd' (1861055870) and the forthcoming 'The Jail That Went To Sea' (186105727X). He lives in Boxford, Suffolk.
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The North Sea was, for once, almost completely still, the normally heaving grey waters shimmering in the early-morning sun as they broke gently along the shore of the east coast in Suffolk. Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The exciting, enduring mystery of what, if anything, happened on the East Anglian coast in 1940 is one that has lasted for over 60 years and will no doubt continue. But this book provides no answer. After several chapters of thin padding, the author reveals his answer to the mystery: a tale some bloke down the pub told him - literally! Without spoiling the tale (if that's possible) some bloke told him in the 1960's he found a German cap on a Suffolk beach during the war. Except he didn't have it anymore, because he sold it after the war at an (un-named) auction. Hardly concrete evidence that would stand up in court is it? If you want a much better and fact-based investigation into the story, try 'The Bodies on the Beach: Sealion, Shingle Street and the Burning Sea Myth of 1940' by James Hayward.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I have never been moved to write a review of a book before but this is so bad that I just had to let rip !
It is 233 pages long and all but 9 or 10 pages are padding. The author has no real evidence whatsoever for his contention yet stretches out what is essentially a short article to a full length book.
Avoid at all costs !
It is 233 pages long and all but 9 or 10 pages are padding. The author has no real evidence whatsoever for his contention yet stretches out what is essentially a short article to a full length book.
Avoid at all costs !
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Well written, and politely explains and acknowledges his sources as he proceeds. Moreover at least he works towards a conclusion and so keeps the reader's attention. (Author was a former suspense writer). It recaptures some of the strange atmosphere of 1940-41, if only with the photos.
Its claims are, however, historically worthless. By all means get the book, but only if you want fiction--in fact the author should have written it as that. Hayward and Foynes (quoted in the text, I think), who did the real research, would not endorse it! Nor would the Germans, who have now put their E-Boat and similar histories into print and online.
Its claims are, however, historically worthless. By all means get the book, but only if you want fiction--in fact the author should have written it as that. Hayward and Foynes (quoted in the text, I think), who did the real research, would not endorse it! Nor would the Germans, who have now put their E-Boat and similar histories into print and online.
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entertaining read
I found the complete set of PH's WW2 books for a silly price in a remnant book shop; Eagle is the 1st one I picked up & started reading (Having caught the last 10 minutes of the... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by prunesquallor
All told, a tall tale well-told
It may be hard to believe, but to this day there are people convinced that the east coast of England was invaded by the Germans in 1940. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2007 by Jay Oh
1940 and all that
This book is really about how Britain faced the threat of invasion from the dark ages up to 1940. I do not wish to detract from it since it is a jolly good read however,many may... Read more
Published on 24 July 2007 by Brian L. Nash
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