Ken Ford: Operation Neptune 1944 [2014] paperback ZHIST and Ilia Repin

and Ilia Repin

leads a life far removed from Thomaston

Alex Perry

television producers

Written by three internationally renowned scientists at the center of many breakthroughs in ice core and climate science

Ken Ford: Operation Neptune 1944 [2014] paperback ZHIST and Ilia RepinThe story of Operation Neptune was, of course, more than just a tale of planning, building and logistics. It had action a plenty and the emotive tales of bravery, ingenuity and determination by the crews of the ships involved brought credit to the naval traditions of the Allied nations. Battleships, cruisers and destroyers bombarded enemy positions; midget submarines pointed the way to the beaches; minesweepers worked secretly by night to clear lanes;