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British Commandos 1940-46

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title British Commandos 1940-46
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tim Moreman
SeriesBattle Orders
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
Second world war
ISBN/Barcode 9781841769868
ClassificationsDewey:940.541241
Audience
General
Illustrations 50 b/w; 30 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 8 March 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

From their establishment in June 1940, the Commando units conducted a succession of daring hit-and-run raids from the sea into North-West Europe, Scandinavia, Italy and the Middle East. Among the highly publicised Commando operations were the raids on Vaagso, Dieppe, and St Nazaire. The Commandos also spawned a range of other Special Forces, including the Special Air Service, Special Boat Service and the Parachute Regiment. This Battle Orders title provides a detailed examination of the Army (and later Royal Marine) Commandos raised in the United Kingdom, from their inception in 1940 through to 1946, when the Army Commandos were disbanded and the role was assigned exclusively to the Royal Marines.

Author Biography

Tim Moreman is a freelance writer and academic. For several years he lectured in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, where he also obtained his PhD. He also held a six-month appointment as Resident Historian at the Army Staff College at Camberley. In addition to a number of articles and papers, he has also worked for the new 'Dictionary of National Biography' and acted as a historical adviser for the BBC and Carlton Television. This is his first book for Osprey. He is based in Somerset, UK.

Reviews

"This compact book is recommended to those interested in special forces planning for expeditionary operations as well as those interested in a short history of the Army Commandos complete with tables of organization, equipment and the historically significant battle honours. As a handy reference for building an organization or a starting point for future in-depth reference, British Commandos: 1940-46 is highly recommended." --Lieutenant-Colonel Robert S Williams MSM CD, The Canadian Army Journal (Summer 2007)