by RogerFord (Author)
To pave the way for the Allied liberation of France, spies and resistance fighters were ordered (in Churchill's words) 'to set Europe ablaze'. The 'Jedburgh' teams were created in 1943 to do just that. It was the first modern multi-national combat unit: American, British and French soldiers combined to form a unique special forces organisation. They fought in uniform, behind German lines, and played a key role in the Allied victory in 1944. Roger Ford has tracked down survivors and their after-action reports to tell their amazing story: classic 'behind the lines' real life action.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
Edition: New
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 08 Sep 2005
ISBN 10: 0304367079
ISBN 13: 9780304367078
Book Overview: Real life adventure behind enemy lines American, British and French special forces fighting the SS and German army in France, 1944