The Zeebrugge Raid, 9781844156771
Hardcover
Daring raid to block U-boats: Audacity, courage, and forgotten success.

The Zeebrugge Raid

$71.99

  • Hardcover

    238 pages

  • Release Date

    20 October 2008

Check Delivery Options

Summary

Zeebrugge: Audacity, Ingenuity, and Untold Valor

On April 23, 1918, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines executed a raid of unparalleled daring: an assault on the heavily fortified German naval base at Zeebrugge. The objective was clear: block the canal and cripple U-boat access.

While long recognized for its audacity, the raid has often been deemed a partial success. This gripping account challenges that view, presenting compelling evidence from diverse sources to reveal a far …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781844156771
ISBN-10:184415677X
Author:Philip Warner
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books
Imprint:Pen & Sword Military
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:238
Release Date:20 October 2008
Weight:553g
Dimensions:25mm x 166mm x 239mm
About The Author

Philip Warner

The late Philip Warner was a senior lecturer at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and also wrote Alamein.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.