Guy Gibson - dambuster
Simpson, Geoff, 1947-2013
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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 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 - today, he remains a great British hero.
Main title:
Guy Gibson - dambuster / by Geoff Simpson.
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Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword Aviation, 2013.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781781590553 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.544941920
Language:
English
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BRN:
2097782