Game of Birds and Wolves: The Secret Game that Revolutionised the War

In 1941, a group of unlikely heroes formed a secret strategy unit to crack the U-boat tactics and save Britain from starvation. This is a riveting true story of war at sea, based on novelistic flair and investigative journalist Simon Parkin's research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2020
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

In the early months of World War II, the Battle of the Atlantic took place, pitting the Allied forces against the German U-boat fleet. The U-boats were sinking an alarming number of supply ships carrying food and fuel from North America to Britain, putting the country on the brink of starvation and imminent defeat.

Amidst this dire situation, a group of unlikely heroes emerged. Retired naval captain John Smith and a handful of brilliant young women, who were recruited for their expertise in mathematics and code-breaking, came together to form a secret strategy unit. They were known as the Western Approaches Tactical Unit (WATU), and their mission was to develop a plan to crack the U-boat tactics and save Britain from imminent disaster.

The WATU team worked tirelessly, designing and playing wargames in the top floor of a bomb-bruised headquarters in Liverpool. They studied the patterns and strategies of the U-boats, analyzing their movements and weaknesses. They also developed new technologies and techniques, such as radar and sonar, to detect and track the enemy ships.

Despite their efforts, the U-boat wolfpacks continued to prey upon the supply ships, and the Wrens, the women who served as radio operators and signalers on the supply ships, raced against time to save Britain. They worked tirelessly to intercept and decipher enemy messages, relaying vital information to the Allied forces.

Simon Parkin, an investigative journalist, has written a riveting true story of war at sea, focusing on Operation Raspberry and these unsung heroines. Parkin's novelistic flair brings the characters to life, and his investigation into the WATU's efforts provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and sacrifices faced by the women who served on the supply ships during World War II.

The Battle of the Atlantic was a turning point in the war, and the WATU's efforts played a crucial role in ensuring that Britain could continue to fight against the **** forces. Their bravery and determination in the face of adversity are a testament to the human spirit and the power of teamwork.

In conclusion, the Battle of the Atlantic was a disaster that threatened the very existence of Britain. However, through the efforts of a group of unlikely heroes, including retired naval captain John Smith and a handful of brilliant young women, a secret strategy unit was formed to crack the U-boat tactics and save the country from imminent defeat. Simon Parkin's book, "The Battle of the Atlantic: The Untold Story of the Women Who Won the War at Sea," shines a light on these unsung heroines and their remarkable contributions to the war effort.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529353211