Daring Dozen 12 Special Forces Legends of World War II

Name: Daring Dozen 12 Special Forces Legends of World War II
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ISBN: 9781849088428

ISBN-10: 184908842X

ISBN-13: 9781849088428

Edition: 2012

Authors: Gavin Mortimer

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In this new book by journalist Gavin Mortimer, The Daring Dozen reveals the 12 legendary special forces commanders of World War II. Prior to World War II the concept of 'special forces' simply didn't exist. But thanks to visionary leaders like David Stirling and Charles Hunter, our very concept of how wars can be fought and won have totally changed. But these 12 extraordinary men not only reshaped military policy, they led from the front, accompanying their troops into the heat of battle, from the sands of North Africa to jumping on D-Day and infiltrating behind enemy lines. Each embodies the true essence of courage, what Winston Churchill remarked 'is esteemed [as] the first of human…

Book details

List price: $27.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Publication date: 6/20/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Size: 6.26" wide x 9.41" long x 1.18" tall
Weight: 1.276
Language: English

Gavin Mortimer is a journalist and writer. He lives in London.



Introduction


Special Boat Squadron



Special Air Service



82nd Airborne



Marine Raiders



1st Special Service Force



Special Raiding Squadron



Long Range Desert Group



Tenth Light Flotilla



Fallschirmjï¿½ger



Brandenburgers



Chindits



5307th Composite Unit



Endnotes


Glossary


Bibliography


Acknowledgements


Index