Автор: Gibson Guy, Simpson Geoff
Издательство: Pen and Sword
Год: 2013
Формат: pdf, epub
Страниц: 252
Размер: 36,74 Мб
Язык: английский
A new assessment of the life of one of the most famous and controversial airmen of the Second World War, this book covers Guy Gibson's sometimes troubled upbringing and the impact on him of his time at St Edward's School, Oxford. In particular, the story of his career in the RAF is relayed, including his stunning leadership achievement in creating No 617 Squadron and leading its attack on the dams of western Germany.