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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.
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.
| 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 |