A Hell of a Bomb

How the Bombs of Barnes Wallis Helped Win the Second World War

Stephen Flower

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The History Press Ltd
02 May 2024

Biography: historical, political & military; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War; Air forces & warfare; Ordnance, weapons technology

The story of the war-turning bouncing bomb, created by the innovative Barnes Wallis.

At the start of the Second World War, a little known aircraft designer came up with the idea of some new bombs. They were to change the fortunes of the British war effort. Barnes Wallis is most famous for his Dambuster bomb, used with great effect in 1943, and immortalized in the film of the same name, but he also designed three other bombs, the biggest of which was Grand Slam, a huge 'earthquake' bomb used to great effect against U-boat pens and other difficult targets in occupied Europe. This is the fascinating story of the man, his bombs, the trials of getting them in to service and the story of their effective use against the Nazis.

AUTHOR: Stephen Flower is an acclaimed expert on the Dambusters, including the history of the raids themselves and the bombs developed during this period.

105 b/w illustrations

By: Stephen Flower
Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781803997001
ISBN 10: 1803997001
Publication Date: 02 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Stephen Flower is an acclaimed expert on the Dambusters, including the history of the raids themselves and the bombs developed during this period.