The book makes extensive use of archive documents, transcripts, and witness reports. This provides an in-depth analysis of the planning and trials, the men and the aircraft involved, the actual raid itself, as well as the dramatic aftermath of the daring mission.

Containing nine highly informative and enlightening chapters, the book also provides a candid assessment from the author of the relative successes and failures of what many consider one of the most daring raids of the second World War.