Peter stainforth (3 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

paperback. Zustand: Acceptable. Integral damage to binding e.g. cover coming away, no spine, chunks of pages falling out. Please see the condition note after this for details, if this is missing please consider Acceptable to mean poor quality that could include major staining, water damage, writing, missing dustjacket, etc etc. Our books are dispatched from a Yorkshire former cotton mill. We list via barcode/ISBN so please note that the images are stock images and may not be the exact copy you receive, furthermore the details about edition and year might not be accurate as many publishers reuse the same ISBN for multiple editions and as we simply scan a barcode or enter an ISBN we do not check the validity of the edition data when listing. If you're looking for an exact edition please don't order (at least not without checking with us first, although we don't always have time to check). We aim to dispatch prompty, the service used will depend on order value and book size. We can ship to most countries, see our shipping policies. Payment is via Abe only. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Pages in unused condition. 2 volume set. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1985, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> In the tumultuous years of 1941 and 1942, as Rommel?s forces advanced on Suez, a courageous group of raiders etched their names in history for the Allies. These men operated deep behind enemy lines, traversing the vast deserts of North Africa where roads were scarce and water was even scarcer. Employing stealth, they hid by day and launched surprise attacks by night, targeting aircraft, demolishing ammunition dumps, derailing trains, and inflicting damage on a scale far greater than their small numbers.The Special Air Service (SAS), founded by Lieutenant David Stirling, epitomised this audacious strategy. Stirling, known for his seemingly unassuming nature, crafted a plan that involved deploying small squads of highly trained soldiers to disrupt enemy operations at unexpected points. They planned meticulously, executed their strikes with precision, and vanished into the desert, leaving the German forces to grapple with the shock of their losses.The Phantom Major offers a gripping account of these daring desert raids, showcasing a remarkable blend of bravery, cunning, and action. The narrative, penned by a talented war correspondent, immerses readers in tales of adventure and valour, highlighting the relentless spirit of those who served in this elite unit. This classic work serves not only as a historical record but also as a testament to the ingenuity and tenacity of the SAS as they changed the tide of war through their unparalleled operations behind enemy lines. (MP).…