{"product_id":"9781472801319","title":"Churchill's Channel War: 1939-45","description":"From the beaches of Dunkirk to the launch of  Operation Overlord, the Channel saw continuous action during World War  II, and was the world’s most fought-over waterway. In this fascinating  account, Robert Jackson offers a study of the Channel War from 1939–45,  detailing the German threats to British shipping, the use of convoys and  the extensive minelaying operations, as well as the Battle of Britain,  the use of long-range artillery and everything in between.As well as  offering a study of the furious Channel War battles, Jackson also  reveals how the Channel was essential for the launch of Churchill’s  famed special forces Commandos, who, under the cover of darkness,  launched raids on Occupied France as well as the Channel Islands.The  Channel War bought together the Royal Navy and Air Force, as they both  battled to defend England and prevent a much feared German invasion.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47180121276656,"sku":"9781472801319","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781472801319_p0.jpg?v=1763598456","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781472801319","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}