Commando Despatch Rider - Softcover

Mitchell, Raymond

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473822920 ISBN 13: 9781473822924

Publisher: Pen & Sword Military, 2014

Synopsis

In 1944, Ray Mitchell landed in Normandy with his unit 41 Royal Marine Commando. His role in bringing the Third Reich to its knees was that of despatch rider. Often operating alone in totally unfamiliar and hostile terrain, he and his motor bike delivered vital messages to forward units. This is a fighting soldier's account of war - warts and all and describes in vivid terms his and his fellow commandos' experiences and emotions. Over the next ten months the commandos were in the thick of the action in France, the Low Countries and Germany itself. Of particular note was the amphibious landing on the Walcheren Peninsula where the beleaguered German garrison fought fiercely to deny the Allies the vital port of Antwerp.

About this title

About the Author

Raymond Mitchell is an experienced published author and military historian. Now living near Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, he is actively involved in Royal Marine circles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473822920
• ISBN 13: 9781473822924
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256