This study explores, in detail, the gripping tale of a handful of British X-Craft submarines which stole into one of the best-protected anchorages of World War II and crippled the great German battleship Tirpitz.
Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is the
author of over 80 books, most of which are published by Osprey.
This acclaimed author has written widely on naval history, from
Sovereigns of the Seas and Piracy: The Complete History to his
recent bestseller, Jutland 1916: Twelve Hours to Win the War. A
former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the
Curator in both the Royal Armouries, Tower of London and the Mel
Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He is now a full-time
author and historian, and lives in Orkney, Scotland.
Edouard Groult grew up inspired by watching historical
documentaries with his father and developed a fascination for
historical and fantasy art. Following art studies in both Paris and
Belgium he worked as a concept artist in the videogame industry and
in recent years has also undertaken historical commissions while
working as a freelancer for historical magazines. He lives and
works in Oxford, UK.
""This well-illustrated monograph is a fitting tribute to the daring operation."" --Seapower Magazine
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