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Beschreibung
Uncover Britain's secret Antarctic mission during WWII.

In 1943, Churchill's War Cabinet launched Operation Tabarin, a covert expedition to Antarctica. Its mission: safeguard the Falkland Islands, deny German U-boats, and reassert British territorial claims amidst Argentine provocation.

Operation Tabarin reveals the untold story of this curious endeavor, detailing the challenges faced by explorers, scientists, and naval officers in the harsh Antarctic environment. From secret bases to political maneuvering, discover how this wartime operation laid the foundation for the British Antarctic Survey and shaped the future of the continent. Perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers alike.

Uncover Britain's secret Antarctic mission during WWII.

In 1943, Churchill's War Cabinet launched Operation Tabarin, a covert expedition to Antarctica. Its mission: safeguard the Falkland Islands, deny German U-boats, and reassert British territorial claims amidst Argentine provocation.

Operation Tabarin reveals the untold story of this curious endeavor, detailing the challenges faced by explorers, scientists, and naval officers in the harsh Antarctic environment. From secret bases to political maneuvering, discover how this wartime operation laid the foundation for the British Antarctic Survey and shaped the future of the continent. Perfect for history buffs and adventure seekers alike.

Über den Autor
Stephen Haddelsey is the author of Ice Captain: The Life of J.R. Stenhouse and Shackleton's Dream: Fuchs, Hillary & The Crossing of Antarctica. Polar Medal holder Alan Carroll was base leader at Port Lockroy, Antarctica, from 1954-57 and was heavily involved in Cold War-related operations there. Alan is the Historic Adviser to the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Genre: Geschichte, Importe
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780750967464
ISBN-10: 0750967463
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Haddelsey, Stephen
Carroll, Allan
Hersteller: History Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 233 x 154 x 22 mm
Von/Mit: Stephen Haddelsey (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.11.2016
Gewicht: 0,449 kg
Artikel-ID: 104122391