by JohnParker (Author)
The Commandos were Britain's first-ever special forces, formed in 1940 using volunteers from all three services. After the war, Commando units of the Royal Marines engaged in virtually every military scenario involving British troops from 1945 to the present day. They became the elite of the British 'ready-to-go' forces, capable of deploying at a moment's notice to any trouble spot in the world. In this latest book in John Parker's acclaimed series on British military activity, dramatically recalled in their own words by men who were there, he recounts the major events in the 60-year history of British Commando forces.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Headline
Published: 07 Jun 2001
ISBN 10: 074726645X
ISBN 13: 9780747266457
Book Overview: An in-depth investigation into the history and exploits of the Commandos