Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in the Second World War: An Encyclopedia - Hardcover

Encyclopedia of Elite Forces in the Second World War (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. The Second World War saw the formation and employment of a large number of specialist units in all the many theatres. The most celebrated Special Forces were the units such as the SAS, Long Range Desert Group and the American OSS but this book looks at the much wider spectrum. It embraces special-to-purpose formations such as the Chindits (in Burma), parachute forces (of Germany and the Allies), specially formed air force units such as the Dambusters, Hans-Ulrich Rudel's Tank Busting Stuka Squadrons, the US Flying Tigers and the Doolittle Raiders and Memphaisi Belle Bomber team. << At sea the activities of the midget submarine crews, torpedo operators and the mighty German battleships are examined. << All this and much besides make Elite Forces of the Second World War a thrilling, highly informative and most attractive book. << AUTHOR: Michael E. Hawskew has been writing and researching military history subjects for 20 years. He is the editor of WWII History Magazine and is the author of The Sniper At War. He also served as editor of The World War II Desk Reference with The Eisenhower Center For American Studies. An expert on special forces activities during World War II, Mr. Haskew has written extensively on the topic. He lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. SELLING POINTS: Satisfied the demand for books on Special Forces ands small specialist units, whether on land, sea or in the air. << Covers all participants' elite forces, their actions and their commanders. 120 photos Covers the elite forces, their actions and their commanders during WW2. This book talks about special-to-purpose formations such as the Chindits, parachute forces, specially formed air force units such as the Dambusters, the US Flying Tigers and the Doolittle Raiders. It also covers the activities of the midget submarine crews at sea. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Artikel-Nr. 9781844155774

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