Assault on St Nazaire - Hardcover

Harding, Duncan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727851292 ISBN 13: 9780727851291

Publisher: Severn House, 1997

Synopsis

Churchill was in despair. Britain fighting alone had been brought almost to its knees by the German U-boat blockade. The Germans were sinking allied merchantmen faster than they could build them. Britain would soon be starved into submission.

The problem was that the German U-boats operated from German occupied ports along the French Atlantic coast, in particular St Nazaire.

Winston Churchill decided to strike a blow. He would block the harbour of St Nazaire with an ancient destroyer packed with high explosives. With the aid of the newly formed commandoes it might just be possible.

But surprise and secrecy were of the essence. However the Prime Minster hadn't reckoned with the bold fanatical U-boat ace Lieutenant Hartmann. Hartmann was aware of the plan. He had to escape and warn German naval command.

In a race against time, Hartmann tackles the might of Churchill's navy. If he wins, he will change the course of history. Based on fact, Assault At St Nazaire is a fast moving naval thriller packed with action.

About this title

About the Author

Harding is a pseudonym for Charles Whiting, who also writes as Leo Kessler and John Kerrigan. He is holder of the Sir George Dowty Prize for Literature.

Edition details

• Publisher: Severn House
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0727851292
• ISBN 13: 9780727851291
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224