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Name: Bomber
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Len Deighton

Len Deighton’s novel chronicles an Allied air raid over a full day in the summer of 1943, presenting the events from the perspective of both air and ground participants. Through vivid, documentary‑style narration, the book captures the tension of Bomber Command missions, the Royal Air Force’s operational challenges, and the impact of aerial bombing on Britain and Germany. The work reflects Deighton’s dual reputation as novelist and historian, delivering an emotionally resonant account that underscores the grim reality of war.

First publish date: 1970

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Len Deighton

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