Description: To be published on the 80th anniversary, The Greatest Raid offers the definitive account of the raid, which was undertaken by Royal Navy and British commandos, most of whom were killed or captured. Giles Whittell's book also provides a gripping and authoritative narrative of one of the most daring military operations ever undertaken.
Review Quotes: "Shining a bright light on a lesser-known action of World War II, Giles Whittell's The Greatest Raid: St. Nazaire, 1942 is a must read for any aficionado of World War II history." -- Chris Patsilelis, Midwest Book Review
"Churchill called St Nazaire 'a deed of glory intimately involved in high strategy.' This vivid and moving book shows why." -- David Reynolds, author of Island Stories: An Unconventional History of Britain"A spellbinding account of one of the most astonishing episodes of the whole war. Thrilling and tragic in equal measure, it is a story of self-sacrifice, comradeship and courage on an unimaginable scale." -- Julia Boyd, author of Travelers in the Third Reich"Giles Whittell's account of Operation Chariot is a compelling page-turner, the work of a master story-teller. The drama of the March 1942 operation is cinematic in its sweep and detail--and Whittell's detective work on the real reasons for the raid is extraordinary. It is also beautifully written." -- Matthew d'Ancona, author of In It Together