The Last Raid: The Commandos, Channel Islands and Final Nazi Raid

By Will Fowler

Book Overview

A gripping account of WWII's forgotten battleground: The Channel Islands under Nazi rule.

When Germany occupied the Channel Islands in 1940, Hitler was determined to hold this British territory at any cost. Churchill, equally obsessed, launched daring commando raids and invasion schemes.

The Last Raid unveils the untold story of life under Nazi occupation, where islanders faced starvation and constant surveillance. Discover the political strategies, the social dynamics, and the dramatic Granville Raid, a final act of defiance. Perfect for readers of military history and untold WWII stories.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750966378
• ISBN13: 9780750966375
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"