Beachhead Assault

The Story of the Royal Naval Commandos in World War II

David Lee

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English

Greenhill Books
30 July 2024

European history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Second World War; Special & elite forces

'Every page of Beachhead Assault has a tale of almost suicidal courage.' - Tony Parsons, author of Man and Boy.

'Each tale leaves you gasping at the almost nonchalant, offhand accounts of extraordinary courage and dangers ...

This is a page-turner of a book.' -

Journal of Naval Engineering.

'Compelling reading ...

David Lee clearly and rightly admires these wonderful men and their deeds.' - Colonel Mark Noble in Naval Review.

The Royal Naval Commandos had one of the most dangerous and important tasks of any unit in World War II - they were first onto the invasion beaches and they were the last to leave. The Commandos remarkable story - from their early formation and their training to the invasions they spearheaded - is told through a series of brilliantly linked anecdotes. Each tale is one of extraordinary courage and should ensure the legacy of the Commandos is not forgotten. Beachhead Assault includes a Foreword by Man and Boy author Tony Parsons, whose father was a Royal Naval Commando who fought at Elba. It also contains a preface by Ken Oakley, Chairman of the Royal Naval Commando Association.

AUTHOR: David Lee is the author of the highly acclaimed Up Close and Personal:

The Reality of Close-Quarter Fighting in World War II - another collection of eyewitness narratives.

By: David Lee
Imprint: Greenhill Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781805000792
ISBN 10: 1805000799
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

DAVID LEE is the author of the highly acclaimed _Up Close and Personal: The Reality of Close-Quarter Fighting_ in World War II – another collection of eyewitness narratives.