introduction
Origins
Initial Strategy
The Plan
The Raid
Analysis and Conclusion
Further Reading
Index
Fully illustrated with stunning, specially-commissioned artwork, this is the thrilling story of the daring Norwegian-led SOE raid that prevented Hitler from building an atomic bomb.
David Greentree graduated in History at York before
taking an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and
qualifying as a lecturer in Further Education. In 1995 he accepted
a commission in the Royal Air Force and has served in a variety of
locations, including Afghanistan and Oman. He has written several
books for Osprey, focusing on British military history and World
War II. He lives in Southsea, UK.
Mark Stacey was born in Manchester in 1964 and has been a
freelance illustrator since 1987. He has a lifelong interest in all
periods of history, particularly military history, and has
specialized in this area throughout his career. He now lives and
works in Cornwall, UK.
Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary
magazines such as Look and Learn he studied Illustration at
Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of
books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey
titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in
Nottinghamshire, UK.
"This 80-page paperback is richly illustrated by photographs, maps and artwork by the team of Peter Dennis and Mark Stacey. It's a riveting account of a raid that helped the Allies beat Adolf Hitler to the punch in the race to build an atomic bomb." --Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine
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