This book reappraises the ill-fated raid named operation Jubilee, focusing on aspects such as naval and air operations in the Channel, signals, radar intelligence, agents and deception.

The only war correspondent who accompanied the Allied Dieppe raid tells the story of the brave, heroic but ultimately futile assault landing which would lay the foundation for the success in Normandy two years later.

Robin Neillands goes behind the myths to tell what really happened, and why.

The story of Jack Pooltons war experience, from his initial training to his capture and attempted escapes from a POW camp.

Quentin Reynolds gets himself attached to the Dieppe raid (August 19, 1942) and tells us the story.