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Striking Back: Britain'S Airborne & Commando Raids 1940-42

Door Niall Cherry

Categorie
WO II
Boeknummer
#322878-XB12
Titel
Striking Back: Britain'S Airborne & Commando Raids 1940-42
Auteur
Cherry, Niall
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
Solihull : Helion & Company Limited
Jaar van uitgave
2010
ISBN10
1906033412
ISBN13
9781906033415
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Paperback, illustrated with b/w photographs, 8vo.
Samenvatting
As the events of the Second World War fade into the distance it is important that the activities of a small band of brothers are not overlooked. In the dark days following Dunkirk in 1940 these men volunteered for what was euphemistically termed 'Special Service'. Often given very little idea of what they were letting themselves in for, they all wanted to strike back at the enemy. Later, these units evolved into the famed airborne forces and commandos who went on to take a major part in operations such as D-Day, Arnhem and the crossing of the Rhine. However, before this, during the early years of the war, they undertook a number of smaller scale raids.

Whilst some of the early raids such as St Nazaire and Dieppe have received quite a lot of coverage, others such as Lofoten, Glomfjord, T... (Lees verder)ragino and Bruneval have received far less, yet a knowledge of them is vital to give the development of Britain's special forces historical perspective.

The formation of these two fledging arms is recounted in detail, including material relating to the training undertaken before going on Special Service. In addition to the operations mentioned above raids on the Channel Islands, the coast of northern France, Vaagso, North Africa and Vermork are also covered.

As well as numerous eyewitness accounts from veterans a selection of official reports, kit, weapon and explosives lists are included. The book is complemented by around 125 photographs and maps.
Pagina's
422
Conditie
Goed
Prijs
€ 20,00

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