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| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| ISBN 13 | 9781472835857 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472835859 |
| Book Subtitle | X-Craft Cripple The Tirpitz, Norway 1943 |
| Book Description | In September 1943, under the cover of darkness, six British midget submarines crept into the heart of enemy territory, penetrating a heavily guarded Norwegian fjord in an attempt to eliminate the threat of the powerful German battleship, the Tirpitz. Numerous previous attempts to attack the ship from both air and sea had failed, and this mission was carefully strategized, and undertaken by skilled operatives who had undergone extensive training in an isolated sea loch. Though five of the six X Craft submarines were either lost or captured, two crews had just enough time to lay their explosive charges, which detonated after they were forced to the surface, putting the Tirpitz out of action for a crucial six month period. Masterminded from a top secret naval headquarters on the east coast of Scotland, Operation Source has been memorialised as one of the most daring naval raids of World War II. |
| About the Author | Angus Konstam hails from the Orkney Islands, and is the author of over 1 history books, 6 of which are published by Osprey. This acclaimed author has written widely on naval history, from Sovereigns of the Seas and Piracy: The Complete History to his most recent bestseller, Jutland 1916: Twelve Hours to Win the War. A former naval officer and museum professional, he worked as the Curator in the Royal Armouries, Tower of London and the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, Florida. He now works as a full-time author and historian, and lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Angus Konstam |
| Publication Date | 28-Nov-19 |
| Number of Pages | 80 |
Operation Source: X-Craft Cripple The Tirpitz, Norway 1943 paperback english - 28-Nov-19
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