Chastise: The Dambusters Story 1943

The story of the Dambusters is legendary, but I wonder what motivated the author to delve so deeply into the specifics of this operation and its personnel.

While I appreciate the thoroughness, some parts felt dense — was that necessary to capture the full scope of the mission or did it slow down the narrative?

The personal anecdotes added emotional depth, but I’m curious about the selection process — which stories stood out as essential to understanding the mission's impact?