--- product_id: 66455396 title: "Operation Thunderbolt: The Entebbe Raid – The Most Audacious Hostage Rescue Mission in History" price: "£5.30" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/66455396-operation-thunderbolt-the-entebbe-raid-the-most-audacious-hostage-rescue store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Operation Thunderbolt: The Entebbe Raid – The Most Audacious Hostage Rescue Mission in History **Price:** £5.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Operation Thunderbolt: The Entebbe Raid – The Most Audacious Hostage Rescue Mission in History - **How much does it cost?** £5.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/66455396-operation-thunderbolt-the-entebbe-raid-the-most-audacious-hostage-rescue) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Operation Thunderbolt: The Entebbe Raid – The Most Audacious Hostage Rescue Mission in History by David, Saul (ISBN: 9781444762518) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Safety advice before reading this stunning book . . . - Safety advice before reading this stunning book . . . Take a day off work. Then lock the doors, close the curtains, switch off the phone, tell friends and neighbours you’ve gone on holiday, stock up on food and water, sit comfortably, then begin. Because I promise you, you won’t be able to move from that seat until you have read this superb book from beginning to end in one go… It might be hard to imagine how a non-fiction history book could be as exciting and edge-of-the-seat as the likes of The Day of The Jackal or The Hunt for Red October, but this book is all that and more, probably because it is a true story. Saul David’s masterpiece of historical research and brilliant narrative writing fully deserves to become as much a benchmark for outstanding non-fiction history as Stalingrad by Antony Beevor. Indeed, Operation Thunderbolt elevates Saul David’s reputation to the levels of Beevor, Overy, Hastings and their ilk. Superbly researched, often down to the most intricate detail, the book is written in a breathtaking linear narrative with rapid-fire international scene changes as the crisis develops and races to its conclusion. The inevitable climax with the release of the hostages at Entebbe in a lightning commando raid, is then backed up by a superb series of loose-end tie-ups stretching on for many years after the event – something that is often missing in books that get you so involved that you hardly want them to end. Good novelists like to give their characters human flaws, yet the real-life people in this book are all the more compelling and the narrative more gripping precisely because of those all-too-human flaws. The barbaric behaviour of the murderous tyrant Idi Amin, especially in the aftermath of the raid, is particularly shocking. Like the author, I was a youngster (14 years old) in that hot summer of 1976, and still remember the truly electrifying feeling that this incredible rescue raid had upon myself and millions of other people around the world. For once, the good guys actually won. Saul David does full justice to the heroic actions of the Israeli commandos that day, with a masterful account of what really happened. Ironically, my last book revue on desertcart complained about how not to write a history book. Operation Thunderbolt, by complete contrast, is an absolute masterclass in how to write a good history book. Saul David - I’m looking forward to your next book already . . . Review: A brilliant read and particularly helpful when dealing with the various ... - A brilliant read and particularly helpful when dealing with the various attitudes amonmg the decision makers in the Israeli cabinet prior to the event. As time passes it is so easy to forget the drama of the time, but Saul David brings it to life in such a clear, readable and enjoyable manner. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 653,986 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 542 in History (Books) 1,670 in Society, Politics & Philosophy | | Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,083) | | Dimensions | 16.4 x 4 x 24 cm | | ISBN-10 | 1444762516 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1444762518 | | Item weight | 777 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 464 pages | | Publication date | 2 July 2015 | | Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton | ## Images ![Operation Thunderbolt: The Entebbe Raid – The Most Audacious Hostage Rescue Mission in History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DcbOGKGxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Safety advice before reading this stunning book . . . *by O***H on 9 July 2015* Safety advice before reading this stunning book . . . Take a day off work. Then lock the doors, close the curtains, switch off the phone, tell friends and neighbours you’ve gone on holiday, stock up on food and water, sit comfortably, then begin. Because I promise you, you won’t be able to move from that seat until you have read this superb book from beginning to end in one go… It might be hard to imagine how a non-fiction history book could be as exciting and edge-of-the-seat as the likes of The Day of The Jackal or The Hunt for Red October, but this book is all that and more, probably because it is a true story. Saul David’s masterpiece of historical research and brilliant narrative writing fully deserves to become as much a benchmark for outstanding non-fiction history as Stalingrad by Antony Beevor. Indeed, Operation Thunderbolt elevates Saul David’s reputation to the levels of Beevor, Overy, Hastings and their ilk. Superbly researched, often down to the most intricate detail, the book is written in a breathtaking linear narrative with rapid-fire international scene changes as the crisis develops and races to its conclusion. The inevitable climax with the release of the hostages at Entebbe in a lightning commando raid, is then backed up by a superb series of loose-end tie-ups stretching on for many years after the event – something that is often missing in books that get you so involved that you hardly want them to end. Good novelists like to give their characters human flaws, yet the real-life people in this book are all the more compelling and the narrative more gripping precisely because of those all-too-human flaws. The barbaric behaviour of the murderous tyrant Idi Amin, especially in the aftermath of the raid, is particularly shocking. Like the author, I was a youngster (14 years old) in that hot summer of 1976, and still remember the truly electrifying feeling that this incredible rescue raid had upon myself and millions of other people around the world. For once, the good guys actually won. Saul David does full justice to the heroic actions of the Israeli commandos that day, with a masterful account of what really happened. Ironically, my last book revue on Amazon complained about how not to write a history book. Operation Thunderbolt, by complete contrast, is an absolute masterclass in how to write a good history book. Saul David - I’m looking forward to your next book already . . . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliant read and particularly helpful when dealing with the various ... *by D***T on 16 July 2016* A brilliant read and particularly helpful when dealing with the various attitudes amonmg the decision makers in the Israeli cabinet prior to the event. As time passes it is so easy to forget the drama of the time, but Saul David brings it to life in such a clear, readable and enjoyable manner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extraordinary *by P***N on 20 October 2024* An extraordinary story Well researched and told --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/66455396-operation-thunderbolt-the-entebbe-raid-the-most-audacious-hostage-rescue](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/66455396-operation-thunderbolt-the-entebbe-raid-the-most-audacious-hostage-rescue) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*