IN COMMAND AT ST. NAZAIRE: A Reluctant Hero
Captain Robert Ryder led the raid on St. Nazaire in March 1942 which completely destroyed the ports dry dock, depriving the Germans battleships of its use for the remainder of the war. The raid was one of the most brilliantly executed combined operations of the war, much of the credit for which must go to Ryder's outstanding planning and courageous leadership. 16 pages of photos.
Format: Paperbound
Pages: 224
Publisher: Pen & Sword
ISBN: 9781399083287
Item #: 6079415