Operation Jubilee: Dieppe, 1942: The Folly and the Sacrifice

On August 18, 1942, a flotilla was sent to seize the German-held port of Dieppe, but it was a tragic failure. Patrick Bishop's book brings the operation to life, showing how ambition, folly, and courage came together in one of the war's most tragic episodes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

On the warm night of August 18, 1942, a flotilla set out into the tranquil waters of the Channel. Their mission was to seize the German-held port of Dieppe, engage in a destructive raid on key installations, gather valuable intelligence, and then make their way back home. This remarkable amphibious operation, considered the largest since Gallipoli, saw the gathering of an unprecedented amount of fighter power. However, by the dawn of the attack, one of the architects of the operation already harbored deep concerns that it would be remembered as one of the great failures in history.

The key players involved in this operation, including the esteemed commanders Mountbatten and Montgomery, claimed it was vital to the success of D-Day, with the media propagating the narrative that it was a resounding success. However, the tragic outcome was all too predictable.

In his captivating book, Operation Jubilee, bestselling author Patrick Bishop presents a compelling account of this operation through firsthand testimonies from combatants and civilians, as well as a vivid analysis of the roles played by Mountbatten and Montgomery. Through his meticulous research and storytelling, Bishop brings Operation Jubilee to life in an epic portrayal that showcases the interplay of ambition, folly, and courage in one of the most tragic chapters of World War II.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241985991