Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights:#1 The Brigadier was casting a disapproving eye in my direction. I was writing a letter to my brother Peter, who was serving in the military, and I was unblooded. I was nervous about the mission, but I had to keep my composure and ensure that the men around me were prepared for what lay ahead.#2 The operation was postponed due to the bad weather, but the flotilla remained anchored outside Southampton Water. The forecast of Group Captain Stagg and the other meteorological experts was now more favorable, with wind in the assault area of not more than Force Three.