Churchill's killing house : the origins of World War II's legendary commando fighting force
Halls, Monty2026
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In the summer of 1940, Britain was under siege. Poland, Belgium, Holland, Norway and France had already fallen, and the British army had been routed on the continent, leading to the chaotic evacuation at Dunkirk. In the rubble of the Allie's crumbled defence, Inverailort House was established as a new symbol of defiance. Signed off by Churchill himself, this austere building became an academy for the brightest and best of all Allied volunteers, where they were transformed from ordinary foot soldiers into a new breed of warrior - the commando. The list of instructors, advisors, and trainees that passed through the house included some of the greatest fighting men of World War II. This book tells the remarkable human story of those who created a new type of soldier, forged new techniques in battle, and ultimately led the way to Allied victory over fascism.
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London : WH Allen, 2026.London : WH Allen, 2026.
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384 pages ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9780753561218 (hbk)
Dewey class:
940.541241
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English
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BRN:
3143257