About the Book

The British Army Commandos were formed in the dark, post-Dunkirk days of World War II. the aim of taking the war to the enemy. With raids on cities such as Dieppe and St Nazaire, the BAC fulfilled Winston Churchills vision that they would stretch a dark hand from the sea and pluck the enemy sentries from their posts. Britain's Commando force expanded when the Royal Marines formed their own unit and Commandos of the Army and the Marines saw action in every theatre of war during the 1939-45 conflict. Robin Hunter tells the story of the great successes and the tragic disasters such as the Guernsey raid in 1940. Individual stories of heroism abound as the Commandos spearhead the assaults not just on the D-Day beaches, but throughout France, Italy, Holland and Germany. Disbanded in 1945-6, the Army Commandos did not reform until the 1970s when they were needed to support the Royal Marines own force. Around 1,000 Army Commandos sailed to fight in the Falklands War. Robin Hunter's first-hand military experience lends an air of authority and authenticity to this enthralling, action-packed account of men at war.

Product Details

Media: Other Book, 256 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Virgin Publishing

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 0753504162

Publication Date: Unknown

ISBN-13: 9780753504161

Dimensions: 4.30 x 7.16 x 0.74 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.34 lbs

• Categories: General Military History