Guy Gibson [electronic resource] : Dambuster
Simpson, Geoff2013
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A new assessment of the life of one of the most famous and controversial airmen of the Second World War, this book covers Guy Gibson's sometimes troubled upbringing and the impact on him of his time at St Edward's School, Oxford. In particular, the story of his career in the RAF is relayed, including his stunning leadership achievement in creating No 617 Squadron and leading its attack on the dams of western Germany. The much-discussed circumstances of his unnecessary death and the theories, which have grown up around it are examined, as well as his legacy—he remains a great British hero almost 70 years after his death in a world utterly different to the one he knew.
Main title:
Guy Gibson [electronic resource] : Dambuster / Geoff Simpson
Author:
Simpson, Geoff, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Pen & Sword Books, 2013
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
System details:
Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Geoff Simpson has studied the Battle of Britain for 35 years and has frequently written, broadcast and spoken on the subject. He was a long serving trustee of the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust and acted as the organisation's historical consultant. He is a member of the Royal Historical Society and the RAF Historical Society.
ISBN:
9781783469734
Language:
English
BRN:
2798081
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