Operation Gardening: Bomber Command Minelaying in Danish Waters 1940-1945
(Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
- Type: Bog
- Format: Hardback
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Sprog:
Engelsk
- ISBN-13: 9781804518953
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Key Critical Consensus – from the book reviews so far.
"Operation Gardening: Bomber Command Minelaying in Danish Waters 1940-1945"
Key Critical Consensus – from the book reviews so far.
Early reviews and professional assessments from military bookstores highlight several key strengths:
The "Technical Race": Critics enjoy the deep dive into the evolution of mine types (magnetic, acoustic, and pressure) and the German efforts to counter them.
Geopolitics of the Baltic: Reviewers highlight Weber's argument that Denmark was the "harbourmaster" of the region, showing how these "Gardening" operations were not just side missions but central to Allied naval strategy.
Visual & Data Assets: The book is consistently praised for its 57 b/w photos and 24 maps, which help clarify the complex "garden" plots (minelaying zones) that are otherwise difficult to visualize. The author has managed to uncover details that were previously buried in British and German archives.
Technical Excellence: Readers frequently praise the technical depth. The book is not just a "war story"; it is a meticulous study of how the technology of mines (magnetic, acoustic, etc.) evolved and how the German Kriegsmarine struggled to keep up.
Archival Depth: A common theme in feedback is the author's ability to cross-reference RAF flight logs with German shipping losses and Danish harbor reports, providing a "360-degree" view of the conflict.
Expert Consensus
The book is consistently described as "meticulous" and "highly readable." Reviewers emphasize that while the heroism of fighter pilots is well-known, Weber successfully shines a light on the "forgotten" bomber crews who flew dangerous, low-lev missions at night to "plant" their mines in Danish waters.
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| Forlag | Helion & Company |
| Forfatter | Frank Weber |
| Type | Bog |
| Format | Hardback |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| Udgivelsesdato | 31-07-2025 |
| Første udgivelsesår | 2025 |
| Illustrationer | 57 b/w photos, 17 b/w illustrations, 24 b/w maps, 26 tables, 1 diagram, 1 graph |
| Originalsprog | United Kingdom |
| Sideantal | 288 |
| Indbinding | Hardback |
| Forlag | Helion & Company |
| Sideoplysninger | 288 pages, 57 b/w photos, 17 b/w illustrations, 24 b/w maps, 26 tables, 1 diagram, 1 graph |
| Mål | 178 x 252 x 23 |
| ISBN-13 / EAN-13 | 9781804518953 |