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Focusing on clandestine naval operations in Brittany during World War II, this authoritative work by Sir Brooks Richards offers a vivid description and insightful analysis of these secret missions. As the official historian, Richards provides a detailed account of the strategic importance and challenges faced by naval forces in this critical region, shedding light on lesser-known aspects of wartime history.

As the fall of France took place, almost the entire coastline of Western Europe was in German hands. Clandestine sea transport operations provided lines of vital intelligence for wartime Britain. These secret flotillas landed and picked up agents in and from France

The book offers a detailed exploration of clandestine naval operations during World War II, drawing on closed government archives and the author's personal wartime experiences. Sir Brooks Richards, the official historian, provides an authoritative analysis enriched by firsthand accounts from individuals involved in these secret missions, presenting a vivid narrative that sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of the war.

Vividly describes and analyses the naval operations during World War II. The author uses many primary sources as well as his own wartime experiences. This second volume also includes descriptions of operations in the Adriatic around Italy.