Bomb Disposal in World War Two
For this book, Chris Ransted has researched some of the lesser known events and personalities relating to the early years of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the UK. Daring acts of cold blooded bravery, and ingenuity in the face of life threatening technical challenges, are recounted throughout the book.Included are numerous previously unpublished accounts and photographs that describe the disarming of German bombs, parachute mines, and even allied bombs found at aircraft crash sites. In addition, the book contains the most comprehensive account ever published of the Home Guards role with the Auxiliary Bomb Disposal Units, and details of conscientious objectors involvement with unexploded bombs.This is not only a valuable research tool for serious researchers already well read on the subject, but also a fascinating read for those with no previous knowledge of wartime bomb disposal at all, and of course a must read for anyone interested in the subject.
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Bomb Disposal in World War Two
For this book, Chris Ransted has researched some of the lesser known events and personalities relating to the early years of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the UK. Daring acts of cold blooded bravery, and ingenuity in the face of life threatening technical challenges, are recounted throughout the book.Included are numerous previously unpublished accounts and photographs that describe the disarming of German bombs, parachute mines, and even allied bombs found at aircraft crash sites. In addition, the book contains the most comprehensive account ever published of the Home Guards role with the Auxiliary Bomb Disposal Units, and details of conscientious objectors involvement with unexploded bombs.This is not only a valuable research tool for serious researchers already well read on the subject, but also a fascinating read for those with no previous knowledge of wartime bomb disposal at all, and of course a must read for anyone interested in the subject.
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Bomb Disposal in World War Two

Bomb Disposal in World War Two

by Chris Ransted
Bomb Disposal in World War Two

Bomb Disposal in World War Two

by Chris Ransted

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For this book, Chris Ransted has researched some of the lesser known events and personalities relating to the early years of Explosive Ordnance Disposal in the UK. Daring acts of cold blooded bravery, and ingenuity in the face of life threatening technical challenges, are recounted throughout the book.Included are numerous previously unpublished accounts and photographs that describe the disarming of German bombs, parachute mines, and even allied bombs found at aircraft crash sites. In addition, the book contains the most comprehensive account ever published of the Home Guards role with the Auxiliary Bomb Disposal Units, and details of conscientious objectors involvement with unexploded bombs.This is not only a valuable research tool for serious researchers already well read on the subject, but also a fascinating read for those with no previous knowledge of wartime bomb disposal at all, and of course a must read for anyone interested in the subject.

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ISBN-13: 9781526715678
Publisher: Pen & Sword History
Publication date: 01/24/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 296
File size: 29 MB
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About the Author

Chris Ransted works at The National Archives. His interest in the war years came about as a child, listening to family tales of life in London's docklands during the Blitz. Since a teenager he has collected artifacts and information relating to bomb disposal, and is devoted to keeping the memory of these brave men alive.
He has had numerous magazine articles published on bomb disposal, as well as the books, Disarming Hitler's V-Weapons and_Bomb Disposal and the British Casualties of WW2.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Introduction viii

Chapter 1 Allied Bombs 1

Chapter 2 German Bombs 22

Chapter 3 Mine Disposal Operations 56

Chapter 4 The German Butterfly Bomb 118

Chapter 5 Searching for a Man Named Smith 130

Chapter 6 Home Guard and Auxiliary Bomb Disposal Units 146

Chapter 7 Conchies 215

Chapter 8 Clandestine Connections 231

Chapter 9 One Man's War - Squadron Leader Kenneth Scamell 246

Chapter 10 Origins of the Second World War Bomb Disposal Badge 257

Appendices 264

Notes 268

People 276

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