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Air Power and the Evacuation of Dunkirk: The RAF and Luftwaffe during Operation Dynamo, 26 May - 4 June 1940

Air Power and the Evacuation of Dunkirk: The RAF and Luftwaffe during Operation Dynamo, 26 May - 4 June 1940

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This book challenges the traditional view that the Luftwaffe held the advantage during Operation DYNAMO by examining the resources and tactics of both sides and demonstrating that the RAF was not responsible for the Luftwaffes failure to prevent the evacuation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The evacuation of Dunkirk has left an indelible mark on literature, art, and film, often portrayed as a tale of an outnumbered and inexperienced Royal Air Force (RAF) triumphing over the battle-hardened Luftwaffe and ensuring the safe evacuation of Allied troops. This book aims to revitalize the historiography by delving into the air operations that unfolded during the evacuation. Raffal, drawing from German and English sources, including many that have been previously overlooked in the context of Operation DYNAMO, presents a compelling argument that both sides suffered defeats at Dunkirk.

This work meticulously examines the resources and tactics employed by both sides during DYNAMO and challenges the prevailing notion that the Luftwaffe held a clear advantage. It explores in depth the success that the Luftwaffe achieved, particularly in halting daylight evacuations on June 1st. Furthermore, it sheds light on the supporting role of RAF Bomber and Coastal Command for the first time, highlighting their crucial contributions to the evacuation efforts.

In conclusion, Raffal's work demonstrates that the RAF was not solely responsible for the Luftwaffe's failure to prevent the evacuation of Dunkirk. Rather, the reasons for the Luftwaffe's defeat lie elsewhere. This book offers a fresh perspective on the events of Dunkirk, shedding light on the complex interplay of air power, naval strategy, and human resilience that unfolded during this pivotal period of World War II.

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350229983

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