Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting (2012)
In 1941 Dr RV Jones realised that the Germans had developed their own radar system that would account for increasing RAF bomber casualties. An enemy Würzburg system was located on the cliffs of Northern France at Bruneval. An operation was planned to seize it involving all three Services, including the newly raised C Coy, 2 Para, commanded by Major John Frost. The planning went well but the rehearsals were all disastrous. As the narrow window of moon and tide approached it was decided 'to bash on'. Nine of the twelve sticks of Paratroopers were dropped by 51 Squadron and the Germans were caught napping. However, they quickly responded and the Paras had a serious fight on their hands to keep the enemy at bay while the experts, who the Paras had orders to kill rather than let fall into enemy hands, dismantled the radar. With the enemy closing in the job was done and the force withdrew. It seemed that they may be caught but they made it to their badly delayed landing craft.
Cast
- Paul Oldfield - Presenter
- Bob Hilton - Presenter
- Andy Johnson - Presenter
- Tim Stoneman - Presenter
- Tim Saunders - Presenter
- Andrew Duff - Presenter
- Francois Wicart - Presenter
Keywords
british army, würzburg, special ops
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting about?
- In 1941 Dr RV Jones realised that the Germans had developed their own radar system that would account for increasing RAF bomber casualties. An enemy Würzburg system was located on the cliffs of Northern France at Bruneval. An operation was planned to seize it involving all three Services, including the newly raised C Coy, 2 Para, commanded by Major John Frost. The planning went well but the rehearsals were all disastrous. As the narrow window of moon and tide approached it was decided 'to bash on'. Nine of the twelve sticks of Paratroopers were dropped by 51 Squadron and the Germans were caught napping. However, they quickly responded and the Paras had a serious fight on their hands to keep the enemy at bay while the experts, who the Paras had orders to kill rather than let fall into enemy hands, dismantled the radar. With the enemy closing in the job was done and the force withdrew. It seemed that they may be caught but they made it to their badly delayed landing craft.
- Who directed Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting?
- Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting was directed by Tim Saunders.
- Who stars in Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting?
- Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting stars Paul Oldfield, Bob Hilton, Andy Johnson, Tim Stoneman, Tim Saunders, Andrew Duff.
- How long is Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting?
- Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting?
- Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting is a Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting produced?
- Bruneval Raid: Operation Biting was produced in United Kingdom.