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Enigma: The Untold Story of the Secret Capture (The British Navy at War and Peace)
David Balme
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Description for Enigma: The Untold Story of the Secret Capture (The British Navy at War and Peace)
Hardcover. The amazing true story of the capture of Enigma that helped shorten the war. A true and gripping story of incredible bravery. A remarkable wartime career and full life. Series Editor(s): Hore, Peter. Series: The British Navy at War and Peace. Num Pages: 176 pages, c.30 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; BGHA; HBJD1; HBWQ; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 352 x 18. Weight in Grams: 404.
David Balme will be forever known as the 20-year-old hero who, on 9 May 1941, boarded a German U-boat in mid-Atlantic, and captured one of the greatest secrets of the Second World War. This capture - or 'pinch' as it was known within secret, inner circles - changed the course of the Battle of the Atlantic and shortened the war itself. Balme was part of a team comprising officers and men of the Third Escort Group ably led by Commander Joe Baker Cresswell, also commander of HMS Bulldog, who shared the danger with other unsung heroes such as Lieutenant Commander ... Read more
David Balme will be forever known as the 20-year-old hero who, on 9 May 1941, boarded a German U-boat in mid-Atlantic, and captured one of the greatest secrets of the Second World War. This capture - or 'pinch' as it was known within secret, inner circles - changed the course of the Battle of the Atlantic and shortened the war itself. Balme was part of a team comprising officers and men of the Third Escort Group ably led by Commander Joe Baker Cresswell, also commander of HMS Bulldog, who shared the danger with other unsung heroes such as Lieutenant Commander ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Series
The British Navy at War and Peace
Condition
New
Weight
403g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Caithness, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849952262
SKU
V9781849952262
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About David Balme
Captain Peter Hore is the author or editor of a dozen books about naval history, biography and strategy and is the naval obituarist in the Daily Telegraph since 2002. In 2011 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and of the Royal Swedish Society of Naval Sciences."
Reviews for Enigma: The Untold Story of the Secret Capture (The British Navy at War and Peace)
'Captain Peter Hore has put together a most remarkable story which is well worth a read'. In Depth
`...in 21 compelling chapters - describes the build-up to the capture of Enigma, the event itself and its aftermath... It's a tale of daring and courage.' Nautilus Telegraph
`A fantastic and enthralling book, I thoroughly recommend it.' Royal Naval Sailing Association
`Balme... ... Read more
`...in 21 compelling chapters - describes the build-up to the capture of Enigma, the event itself and its aftermath... It's a tale of daring and courage.' Nautilus Telegraph
`A fantastic and enthralling book, I thoroughly recommend it.' Royal Naval Sailing Association
`Balme... ... Read more