Description
Book SynopsisDrawing on extensive archival research and interviews with survivors of the period, Eric Lee has written the definitive account of the raid, putting it into the context of the German occupation of British lands during the war.
Trade Review"An authentic and compelling read." -- Damien Lewis * best-selling author of Hunting Hitler's Nukes, Churchill's Secret Warriors, and The Nazi Hunters. *
"Riveting." * The Wall Street Journal *
"Gripping detail." * Jersey Evening Post *
"Drawing on extensive research from a number of sources, including interviews with survivors from the period, the author tells the story of Operation Basalt for the very first time and exposes some fascinating detail which also puts into context the German wartime occupation of the Channel Islands ... Any reader with an interest in the war in the Channel Islands really needs to have this on his bookshelf!" * Britain at War *
"Well-researched ... a most informative read." * Channel Islands Occupation Society newsletter *
