George Reid Millar (1910–2005)

Vast portions of this book deal with the history of the British and German radars, and the countermeasures of each to the other sides radars. This is all very interesting, as there are not too many books out there dealing with that subject. Only the last couple of chapters actually deal with the raid on Bruneval and the German radar station there. Nevertheless, I would recommend this book as a primer on the radar war and the raid on the Bruneval.

The actual raid on the German Radar installation in France at Bruneval is only a small amount of the book. More words have been used to explain the interesting advancements in radio and radar of the time. The actions of not only the British and Germans but also the French have been included. This secret story is one that isn't often heard about. I found it so interesting that I suspect I will be tracking down copies of a couple of books listed in the bibliography.

A very interesting read. Told in a very matter of fact style. A truly amazing journey across occupied Europe and eventually Franco Spain. The understatement of his style is astounding and his portrayal of his compatriots, warts and all is a delight. The emotional sucker punch that he is given upon his return to his wife feels like a Russian novel. At times the details get a little stucky, but given that he wrote immediate to the moment, it is worth working thru. A unique book.