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Xd Operations
Secret British Missions Denying Oil to the Nazis
by C. C. H. BRAZIER
ISBN: 1844153134
ISBN-13: 9781844153138
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc
Published date: 2005
Size: 6 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.75 pounds
Pages: 176
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XD Operations : Secret British Missions Denying Oil to the Nazis
Brazier, C. C. H
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom: Pen & Sword / Leo Cooper, 2005 165 pages b/w photos maps index honours awards roll of honour - XD Operations is the first account of the daring and thrilling operations by the Kent Fortress Royal Engineers, a small Territorial Army unit, given the largest demolition programme ever undertaken by the Royal Engineers. These took place in May 1940 with the objective of destroying all the oil reserves stored in coastal port refineries from Holland to the Bay of Biscay. Without these vital fuel supplies the Nazi war machine was seriously hindered from further operations such as the invasion of the British mainland. These operations were mounted on Winston Churchill’s orders at very short notice and under conditions of extreme secrecy. Such was the importance attached to them that no plans existed for the unit's evacuation. The resulting destruction of some two million tons of oil was indeed a grievous blow to the Germans. Although Churchill was delighted with their success, especially as this was a time of severe military setback, there was no publicity at the time for security reasons. Yet those involved deservedly earned a generous allocation of decorations. This book describes the trip over in destroyers, frequently under air attack, the chaotic conditions ahead of the advancing Germans, the difficulties faced in carrying out the tasks and the drama of getting back to England. The Unit went on to undertake further unconventional expeditions from Spitzbergen to the Middle East. XD Operations, written by one who was closely involved, lifts the veil on the existence, role and achievements of this small top secret group whose activities have, until now, been known only to a select handful.. Reprint. Soft Cover. New/No Jacket. ( more information) Offered by Hylands Bookshop (Australia)
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BRAZIER, C.C.H
PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD, 2005. NEW ED. Brand new. Author: BRAZIER, C.C.H.; Publisher: PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD; Year: 2005; Edition: NEW ED; Pages: 176; Country of Publication: UK; Book Dimensions: 234 x 156; Book Format: paperback; ( more information) Offered by Thunder Books (United States)
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