Commando Book – Peter Young1970

Commando – Peter Young
Purnell’s History of the Second World War: Weapons Series

An engaging volume from the respected Purnell’s History of the Second World War – Weapons series, Commando by Peter Young explores the development and operations of Britain’s elite raiding forces during the Second World War.

This instalment examines the origins, training, equipment, and battlefield role of the British Commandos, whose daring raids and amphibious assaults carried the fight to occupied Europe and beyond. From small-scale coastal strikes to larger combined operations, Young details the tactics, specialist weapons, and the extraordinary men who undertook some of the war’s most hazardous missions.

Blending historical insight with accessible narrative, the book highlights the impact of commando operations on modern special forces doctrine and wartime strategy.

Features:

• Part of the collectible Purnell’s History of the Second World War – Weapons series

• Coverage of British Commando formation, training, and operations

• Discussion of specialist weapons and equipment

• Period photographs and illustrations

• Written by respected military historian Peter Young

Ideal for collectors of WWII partworks, military history enthusiasts, and readers interested in special operations and elite wartime units.

A desirable addition to any Second World War or special forces history collection.