Description
Raid on St Nazaire – David Mason
Purnell’s History of the Second World War – Battle Book No. 14
Offered here is Raid on St Nazaire by David Mason, published as Battle Book No. 14 in the respected Purnell’s History of the Second World War series.
Book Details
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Title: Raid on St Nazaire
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Author: David Mason
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Series: Purnell’s History of the Second World War – Battle Book No. 14
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Publisher: Purnell & Sons
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Format: Softcover, illustrated
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Subject: The 1942 St Nazaire Raid (Operation Chariot)
Historical Background
This volume covers the daring British commando assault on the heavily defended dry dock at St Nazaire in March 1942 — known as Operation Chariot — one of the most audacious raids of World War II.
The objective: destroy the Normandie Dock, the only Atlantic dry dock capable of servicing Germany’s battleship Tirpitz. In a dramatic night attack, HMS Campbeltown was rammed into the dock gates and packed with explosives, while commandos fought intense close-quarters battles against German defenders.
Mason provides:
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A clear narrative of the planning and execution of the raid
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First-hand accounts and analysis
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Maps and photographs illustrating the action
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Insight into the strategic importance of the mission
The raid became legendary for its bravery, with five Victoria Crosses awarded.
Why Add This to Your Collection?
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Part of the collectible Purnell WWII Battle Book series
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Focuses on one of the most daring special operations of WWII
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Compact, illustrated military history
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Ideal for collectors of WWII, naval warfare, or commando history
A desirable addition for enthusiasts of British special operations and collectors assembling the full Purnell Battle Book set.
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