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The V1 Flying Bomb Campaign 1944-1945 : The Doodlebug Summer and After.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gore, Jan.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- World War, 1939-1945.
- Bombing, Aerial.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (226 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.
- Summary:
- This meticulously researched book by Jan Gore explores the V1 flying bomb campaign of 1944-1945, also known as the 'doodlebug summer.' It delves into the development, deployment, and impact of the V1 weapon during World War II, focusing on its terrifying presence in both suburban and central London, as well as its use abroad in cities like Antwerp and Liège. Through firsthand accounts, historical analysis, and personal narratives, the book vividly captures the human experiences and societal disruptions caused by these weapons. Gore's work provides a comprehensive look at the V1 campaign, its historical significance, and the resilience of those who lived through it. Aimed at readers interested in military history and the civilian experience of warfare, the book highlights the enduring legacy of this unique chapter in the war. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Book Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1 The Very Start of the Doodlebug Campaign
- Chapter 2 June 1944: The Doodlebug Summer Begins
- Chapter 3 July 1944: An Increasing Number of Flying Bombs
- Chapter 4 August 1944: The Height of the Assault
- Chapter 5 September 1944: “And Still They Came”
- Plates
- Chapter 6 October 1944: “The Wettest Autumn in Living Memory”
- Chapter 7 October 1944 - March 1945: The V1 Campaign Abroad, Antwerp and Liège
- Chapter 8 November 1944: Air Launches and Propaganda
- Chapter 9 December 1944: The First Twenty-three Days
- Chapter 10 December 1944: The Christmas Eve Raid
- Chapter 11 Christmas 1944 and After: The Last of the V1s
- Chapter 12 Conclusion: Looking Back
- Bibliography
- Index
- Back Cover Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781399065856
- 1399065858
- 9781399065832
- 1399065831
- OCLC:
- 1481794238
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