When Monty was given Allied command of the D-Day landings he wasted no time gathering around him individuals and formations he could trust. These included the 4th (Black Desert Rats) and 8th (Red Fox’s Mask) formations. Both had unrivaled fighting records.
Once ashore in Normandy the two superb brigades went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler’s Third Reich and final victory. The author has written a fast moving and enthralling account of war at the sharp end.
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. When Monty was given Allied command of the D Day landings he wasted no time gathering around him individuals and formations he could trust. Foremost among the latter were two armoured brigades: 4th (Black Desert Rats) and 8th (Red Fox's Mask). Both these brigades had unrivalled fighting records whether in North Africa, Sicily or Italy. They had proved themselves in bitter fighting against Rommel's Afrika Korps and the Italians. Once ashore in Normandy the two superb brigades went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler's Third Reich and final victory. The author has written a fast moving and enthralling account of war at the sharp end. AUTHOR: PAtrick Delaforce served with the Royal Horse Artillery of the 11th Armoured Division as a troop leader in Normandy and as Forward Observation Officer in Holland and Germany during the Second World War. He was awarded the Bronze Cross of Orange-Nassau and was twicw mentioned in dispatches during the campaign. He then joined the 7th Armoured Division at the end of 1945 and commanded Java Troop, 3rd Royal Horse Artillery. After leaving the army he worked as a port wine shipper and then in advertising before becoming a professional writer. He has written over twenty military history books as well as a number of travel books and biographies. b/w photos throughout Presents the history of two distinguished fighting brigades (4th and 8th Armoured Brigades) in the Second World War. Once ashore in Normandy, they went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler's Third Reich and final victory. This work covers their achievements in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and NW Europe. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781844156306
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Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. When Monty was given Allied command of the D Day landings he wasted no time gathering around him individuals and formations he could trust. Foremost among the latter were two armoured brigades: 4th (Black Desert Rats) and 8th (Red Fox's Mask). Both these brigades had unrivalled fighting records whether in North Africa, Sicily or Italy. They had proved themselves in bitter fighting against Rommel's Afrika Korps and the Italians. Once ashore in Normandy the two superb brigades went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler's Third Reich and final victory. The author has written a fast moving and enthralling account of war at the sharp end. AUTHOR: PAtrick Delaforce served with the Royal Horse Artillery of the 11th Armoured Division as a troop leader in Normandy and as Forward Observation Officer in Holland and Germany during the Second World War. He was awarded the Bronze Cross of Orange-Nassau and was twicw mentioned in dispatches during the campaign. He then joined the 7th Armoured Division at the end of 1945 and commanded Java Troop, 3rd Royal Horse Artillery. After leaving the army he worked as a port wine shipper and then in advertising before becoming a professional writer. He has written over twenty military history books as well as a number of travel books and biographies. b/w photos throughout Presents the history of two distinguished fighting brigades (4th and 8th Armoured Brigades) in the Second World War. Once ashore in Normandy, they went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler's Third Reich and final victory. This work covers their achievements in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and NW Europe. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781844156306
Descrizione libro Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. When Monty was given Allied command of the D Day landings he wasted no time gathering around him individuals and formations he could trust. Foremost among the latter were two armoured brigades: 4th (Black Desert Rats) and 8th (Red Fox's Mask). Both these brigades had unrivalled fighting records whether in North Africa, Sicily or Italy. They had proved themselves in bitter fighting against Rommel's Afrika Korps and the Italians. Once ashore in Normandy the two superb brigades went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler's Third Reich and final victory. The author has written a fast moving and enthralling account of war at the sharp end. AUTHOR: PAtrick Delaforce served with the Royal Horse Artillery of the 11th Armoured Division as a troop leader in Normandy and as Forward Observation Officer in Holland and Germany during the Second World War. He was awarded the Bronze Cross of Orange-Nassau and was twicw mentioned in dispatches during the campaign. He then joined the 7th Armoured Division at the end of 1945 and commanded Java Troop, 3rd Royal Horse Artillery. After leaving the army he worked as a port wine shipper and then in advertising before becoming a professional writer. He has written over twenty military history books as well as a number of travel books and biographies. b/w photos throughout Presents the history of two distinguished fighting brigades (4th and 8th Armoured Brigades) in the Second World War. Once ashore in Normandy, they went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler's Third Reich and final victory. This work covers their achievements in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and NW Europe. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9781844156306
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