On 9th August 1941 one of the greatest icons of the Second World War, Douglas Bader, was shot down, captured and later incarcerated. But by whom, and how? Was it by one of his deadly German opponents, as Douglas Bader himself maintained, or was it by one of his own side? There has been much debate and controversy among historians and in 2003 the author of this book revealed for the first time that Bader may have been victim to 'friendly fire'. That revelation was followed by interest in the national press and later by a ...
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On 9th August 1941 one of the greatest icons of the Second World War, Douglas Bader, was shot down, captured and later incarcerated. But by whom, and how? Was it by one of his deadly German opponents, as Douglas Bader himself maintained, or was it by one of his own side? There has been much debate and controversy among historians and in 2003 the author of this book revealed for the first time that Bader may have been victim to 'friendly fire'. That revelation was followed by interest in the national press and later by a TV documentary. In this book aviation historian Andy Saunders develops his hypothesis, backed up by strong evidence and a wealth of statistics, and separates fact from fiction. He expertly dissects all the material relating to the day itself, and subsequent events. He has also continued the quest to find the legendary fighter pilot's aircraft, which holds vital clues. And he has startling new material to divulge here also. This book will fascinate all who read it and will be seen by most observers to be the final word on one of the great mysteries of the entire war.
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Publisher:
Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors
Published:
09/2007
Language:
English
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17646769415
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Very Good. Very Good Jacket. Size: 25 to 30 cm tall, Quarto, (4to); Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
Publisher:
Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors
Published:
2007
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17738892440
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1st edn. Tall 8vo. Original gilt lettered green cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (near Fine in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. 160, illus with coloured and b&w photos and map (no inscriptions).
Publisher:
Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors
Published:
2007
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17467083773
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Fine. Dust jacket has light scratches and outer edges have minor scuffs. Book content is in like new condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 160 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white, Maps.
