Special forces in the desert war, 1940-1943

Wynter, H. B.2001

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Summary

This is an official account of the warfare practised by the famous 'irregular' units in the Desert campaign. It includes stirring narratives of daring raids miles behind enemy line, and contains a list of serving officers and awards received.

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Main title:

Special forces in the desert war, 1940-1943

Author:

Wynter, H. B.Great Britain. Public Record Office

Imprint:

Richmond : Public Record Office, 2001.

Collation:

v, 440p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Series title:

Public Record Office war histories

Notes:

Contains two documents written for the Historical Section of the War Cabinet by Brigadier H W Wynter: 'The history of the Long Range Desert Group,June 1940 to March 1943' and 'The history of Commandos and Special Service Troops in the Middle East and North Africa,January 1941 to April 1943'Includes index.Written by H.B. Wynter.

Contents:

Contents: The history of the Long Range Desert Group (June 1940 to March 1943) - The history of Commandos and Special Service troops in the Middle East and North Africa (January 1941 to April 1943)

ISBN:

9781903365298 (hbk)

Dewey class:

940.541241356.1670941

Language:

English

Added title:

The history of the Long Range Desert Group (June 1940 to March 1943)The history of Commandos and Special Service troops in the Middle East and North Africa (January 1941 to April 1943)

Subject:

Special forces (Military science) -- History -- 20th centuryWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa, NorthWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, BritishWarfare and Defence

BRN:

737839