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The Daring Dozen

12 Special Forces Legends of World War II

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The Daring Dozen

12 Special Forces Legends of World War II

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In this new book, Gavin Mortimer reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of World War II. Prior to the war, 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 has totally changed. These 12 men not only reshaped military policy, but they led from the front, accompanying their troops into battle, from the sands of North Africa to jumping on D-Day and infiltrating behind enemy lines. Mortimer also offers a skilful analysis of their qualities as military commanders and the true impact that their own personal actions, as well as those of their units, had on the eventual outcome of the war.

Table of Contents

Introduction /Baron Adrian von Fölkeram – Brandenburger Commando Unit /David Stirling – Special Air Service Regiment /Orde Wingate – The Chindits /Charles Hunter – Merrill's Marauders /Robert T. Frederick – First Special Service Force /Ralph Bagnold – Founder of the Long Range Desert Group /Evans Carlson – Carlson's Rangers /Friedrick August Freiherr von der Heydte – Fallshirmjäger /Paddy Mayne – Special Air Service Regiment /Edson Raff – US Paratroopers /Simon Fraser – Special Service Brigade /Prince Junio Valerio Scipione Borghese – Decima Flottiglia MAS (Italy's naval sabotage unit)

Product details

Published 20 Jun 2012
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 304
ISBN 9781849088428
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 15 b/w; 5 col
Dimensions 233 x 152 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Author

Gavin Mortimer

Gavin Mortimer is a writer, historian and televisi…

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