“The Man Under the Radar” published by Chiselbury. The story of Jack Nissenthall – the VC that never was

Chiselbury is pleased to announce the publication of “The Man Under the Radar”, by Linda Nissen Samuels. It tells the story of Jack Nissenthall, a Radar expert who volunteered for a potential suicide mission to discover the secrets of German radar as a key part of the Dieppe Raid, in August 1942.

 Nissenthall knew so much about Allied radar technology that was accompanied by 10 bodyguards from the South Saskatchewan Regiment because “under no circumstances” was he to be allowed to fall into enemy hands – if capture appeared likely the Canadian soldiers’ orders were to kill him.

 This biography, written by his daughter, draws heavily on Nissenthall’s own account of his part in the development of radar before and during WW2 and its impact on the eventual outcome. It also recounts many episodes showing how his whole life exemplifies dictionary definitions of a hero – as a person of high moral integrity, resourceful, passionate and patient, energetic, courageous, confident and caring who willingly takes risks and makes sacrifices for others. But Nissenthall’s is not a common-or-garden, rough, tough hero – the book also shows him as a love-struck twenty-something, wearing his heart on his sleeve and writing to his girlfriend about their first kiss.

 This book addresses the key questions of what made him do it; why was he overlooked by the powers-that-be at the end of World War II; and why was he not decorated for bravery?

“The Man Under the Radar” is available for purchase here, from Amazon and from all good bookshops using ISBNs 978-1-908291-86-8 (Hardback) and 978-1-908291-85-1 (Paperback). It is also available as a Kindle edition. If you would like a review copy please email info@chiselbury.co.uk.

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 About the Author
LINDA NISSEN SAMUELS, Jack Nissenthall’s daughter, was born and educated in South Africa. An award-winning short-story writer, she has also published several children’s books on climate change which have been endorsed by Sir David Attenborough and Dr Sylvia Earle (director of Mission Blue USA), Nissen Samuels is uniquely qualified to write this book, having known Jack for half a century! The author lives with her husband in London and is an artist and teacher.