Saint-Nazaire during World War II

Discover the major events that took place in Saint-Nazaire during World War II, beginning with the arrival of the first British troops in September 1939 and ending with the surrender of the Saint-Nazaire’s Pocket on May 11, 1945. Learn about how the Lancastria was destroyed, about the base and the U-Boote, the Atlantic Wall, the raid of the British commandos, air raids and the liberation of Brittany by the Americaan army.An illustrated guide with 170 color photographs, maps and documents.