St. Nazaire Raid: Operation Chariot - Channel Ports

by James Dorrian and James G. Dorrian

In early 1942, shipping losses in the Atlantic threatened Britain's very survival. In addition to the U-Boat menace, there was real concern that the mighty German battleship Tirpitz be unleashed against the vital Allied convoys. Yet only the 'Normandie' Dock at St Nazaire could take her vast size in the event of repairs being required. Destroy that and the Tirpitz would be neutralized.


Thus was born Operation CHARIOT, the daring Commando...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844153347
• ISBN13: 9781844153343
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 8.5"