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British Commandos 1940-46

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Battle Orders - World War II - Allies

MSRP old price: $25.95


Product Info

Title
British Commandos 1940-46
Publisher
Category
Author
Tim Moreman
Publish Year
2006
Pages
96
Dimensions
7.5x9.5x.363"
NKG Part #
2147394191
MFG. Part #
OSPBTO018
Type
Softcover
Series
BTO18

Description

From their establishment in June 1940, the Commando units conducted a succession of daring hit-and-run raids from the sea into North-West Europe, Scandinavia, Italy and the Middle East. Among the highly publicized Commando operations were the raids on Vaagso, Dieppe, and St Nazaire. The Commandos also spawned a range of other Special Forces, including the Special Air Service, Special Boat Service and the Parachute Regiment. This Battle Orders title provides a detailed examination of the Army (and later Royal Marine) Commandos raised in the United Kingdom, from their inception in 1940 through to 1946, when the Army Commandos were disbanded and the role was assigned exclusively to the Royal Marines.