Item #351051 The Imperial War Museum book of war behind enemy lines. Julian Thompson.

The Imperial War Museum book of war behind enemy lines

1998, First Edition. London : Sidgwick & Jackson. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #351051
ISBN: 0283062533

Physical description: xxxii, 476 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. Summary: Tells the story of British Special Forces in the Second World War as seen by the soldiers, and some sailors, who served in the array of units which sprang into existence after the fall of France in 1940, in their memoirs, diaries, letters, reports and taped interviews. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Great Britain. Army Commando troops. World War, 1939-1945 Commando operations Great Britain. Special forces (Military science) Great Britain History. Genre: History. Language: English.

Price: €10.95

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