The Imperial War Museum Book of War Behind Enemy Lines

by JulianThompson (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.28

  Tells the story of British Special Forces in World War II as seen by the soldiers and sailors who served in the array of units that sprang into existence after the fall of France in 1940. British commandos operated in every theatre of the war and set an example that militaries around the world have followed.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.28

  Focuses on the special forces and their leaders in the period 1940-1945, such as the SAS, Long Range Desert Group, SBS, Popski's Private Army, Chindits, Stirling, Wingate, and Calvert. The book also assesses the qualities of their commanders.