{"product_id":"max-hastings-2-books-set-sword-operation-biting-paperback","title":"Max Hastings 2 Books Collection Set: Sword \u0026 Operation Biting - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSword: D-Day – Trial by Battle\u003cbr\u003e\nOperation Biting: The 1942 Parachute Assault to Capture Hitler's Radar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Sword)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780008699765\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Operation Biting)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780008642204\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: William Collins\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis brand new paperback set brings together two of Max Hastings's most celebrated works of military history: Sword, his vivid account of the D-Day landings, and Operation Biting, the thrilling story of a daring 1942 commando raid. Together they showcase why Hastings is regarded as one of Britain's foremost chroniclers of the Second World War, combining meticulous research with gripping, human-centred storytelling that has made both books Sunday Times bestsellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Sword, Max Hastings explores the actions of the Commando brigade and Montgomery's 3rd Infantry and 6th Airborne divisions on and around Sword Beach on 6 June 1944. Rather than offering a broad overview of D-Day, Hastings narrows his focus to this single beach, following individual soldiers, officers and ordinary men through the chaos, fear and bravery of the invasion. The result is an intimate, unflinching portrait of combat that brings the brutal reality of the Normandy landings vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOperation Biting tells the story of one of the most audacious British commando raids of the Second World War. In February 1942, RAF intelligence identified a mysterious new German radar system, codenamed Würzburg, on the coast of occupied France. What followed was a high-stakes parachute assault to seize vital components of the technology. Hastings reconstructs the planning, the night jump, and the desperate fight to extract the raiders, delivering a tense, fast-paced narrative grounded in rigorous research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth titles exemplify Hastings's trademark blend of narrative drive, archival depth and sharp analysis, making this set an outstanding introduction to his wartime histories or a welcome addition for existing fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Sunday Times bestselling WWII histories in one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by acclaimed historian and journalist Max Hastings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback copies, ideal for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines big-picture strategy with intimate human stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for readers of military history, D-Day and WWII non-fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat value way to collect two acclaimed titles together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMax Hastings is the author of numerous books, most of them about war. Born in London in 1945, he attended University College, Oxford before becoming a journalist, reporting on eleven conflicts including Vietnam and the 1982 South Atlantic war. Between 1986 and 2002 he served as editor-in-chief of the Daily Telegraph, then editor of the Evening Standard. He has won many awards for both his books and journalism, including the 2012 Pritzker Library prize for lifetime achievement. He lives in Berkshire, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor anyone fascinated by the Second World War, this pairing of Sword and Operation Biting delivers two masterfully told true stories of courage, strategy and sacrifice from one of Britain's most trusted military historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown may vary slightly from the edition supplied; all books are the UK edition with the ISBN listed above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Hastings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58171482669438,"sku":"PLD25056","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/max-hastings-sword-paperback-cover.jpg?v=1791450801","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/max-hastings-2-books-set-sword-operation-biting-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}