The Daring Dozen : 12 Special Forces Legends of World War II

Mortimer, Gavin

ISBN 10: 184908842X / ISBN 13: 9781849088428

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Daring Dozen : 12 Special Forces Legends of World War II
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184908842X
• ISBN 13: 9781849088428
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First British Edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

In this new book, Gavin Mortimer reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of World War II. Prior to the war, the concept of 'special forces' simply didn't exist, but thanks to visionary leaders like David Stirling and Charles Hunter, our very concept of how wars can be fought and won has totally changed. These 12 men not only reshaped military policy, but they led from the front, accompanying their troops into battle, from the sands of North Africa to jumping on D-Day and infiltrating behind enemy lines. Mortimer also offers a skilful analysis of their qualities as military commanders and the true impact that their own personal actions, as well as those of their units, had on the eventual outcome of the war.

About the Author

Gavin Mortimer is a writer, historian and television consultant whose groundbreaking book Stirling's Men remains the definitive history of the wartime SAS. Drawing on interviews with more than 60 veterans, most of whom had never spoken publicly, the book was the first comprehensive account of the SAS Brigade. He has also written histories of the SBS, Merrill's Marauders and the LRDG, again drawing heavily on veteran interviews. He has published a variety of titles with Osprey including The Long Range Desert Group in World War II and The SAS in World War II.