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From the Battle of Britain to D-Day, this book uncovers the history of the Channel War.
From the beaches of Dunkirk to the launch of Operation Overlord, the Channel saw continuous action during World War II, and was the world's most fought-over waterway. In this fascinating account, Robert Jackson offers a study of the Channel War from 1939–45, detailing the German threats to British shipping, the use of convoys and the extensive minelaying operations, as well as the Battle of Britain, the use of long-range artillery and everything in between.
As well as offering a study of the furious Channel War battles, Jackson also reveals how the Channel was essential for the launch of Churchill's famed special forces Commandos, who, under the cover of darkness, launched raids on Occupied France as well as the Channel Islands. The Channel War bought together the Royal Navy and Air Force, as they both battled to defend England and prevent a much feared German invasion.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 First Encounters: September 1939 – May 1940
Chapter 2 Defeated Armies
Chapter 3 Breathing Space
Chapter 4 The Channel Air War: Summer 1940
Chapter 5 Cross-Channel Sparring, 1941
Chapter 6 1942: The Year of No Retreat
Chapter 7 1943: The Mounting Offensive
Chapter 8 Neptune and Overlord
Chapter 9 The Channel Secured
Glossary
Notes and References
Select Bibliography
Product details
| Published | 20 Mar 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 164 |
| ISBN | 9781472800671 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 50 b/w |
| Series | General Military |
| Short code | GNM |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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