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Into the fire : Ploesti : the most fateful mission of World War II

By Schultz , Duane P

Book information

Publisher
Westholme Publishing;Roundhouse [distributor], Westholme
Year
2007
ISBN
978-1-59416-505-4, 159416505X
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
1 MB (1107273 bytes)
Pages
294\0
Time added
2017-08-15 11:00:00
1939-1945 -- Aerial operations.;World War1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Romania.1943-1944.;Romania -- Ploiești.;Ploieşti1943-1944.;World WarBattles ofPloieștiRomania

Description

Offers a popular history of the World War II aerial attack on Hitler's oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania. Abstract: Planned by Churchill, authorized by Eisenhower, and executed by five specially trained bomber units, the attack on the oil refineries of Ploesti, Romania, was among the most daring and dangerous missions of World War II. If it succeeded, the Nazi war machine would be brought to its knees. This work recreates this great battle. Read more... Content: The plan -- The preparations -- The raid -- The return -- The prisoners -- Aftermath.

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