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Target London
Christy Campbell
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Description for Target London
Paperback. * The stunningly dramatic true story of the threat to London from Nazi Germany's V-rockets, from their inception and invention to their effect on our city streets Num Pages: 544 pages, Section: 16, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 200 x 35. Weight in Grams: 380.
During the darkest days of the Second World War, the Allies listened intently to the messages of the enemy. Every whisper built a picture of the threat to come - weapons that were terrifying in their murderous capabilities.
Target London is the dramatic tale of the inception of the German V-weapons, the Allies' epic race to discover the truth about them and the rockets' effects on the streets of London. Investigative historian Christy Campbell brilliantly interweaves the many strands of this gripping episode. At the heart of this tale is London - the target of Nazi Germany's plan ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group United Kingdom
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
Number of Pages
544
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780349123561
SKU
V9780349123561
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Christy Campbell
Christy Campbell is an award-winning author and journalist who has written more than eight books of contemporary history, including the bestselling Band of Brigands
Reviews for Target London
Detailed and well-researched . . . he has some fascinating material on London's response to this onslaught
Dominic Sandbrook
The Scotsman
The writing is clear and the story compelling
Michael Sherborne
Mail on Sunday
The story is a fascinating blend of drama and symbolism and Campbell has concocted a narrative mix as rich as ... Read more
Dominic Sandbrook
The Scotsman
The writing is clear and the story compelling
Michael Sherborne
Mail on Sunday
The story is a fascinating blend of drama and symbolism and Campbell has concocted a narrative mix as rich as ... Read more