Special Operations in World War II

British and American commanders first used modern special forces in support of conventional military operations during World War II. Since then, although special ops have featured prominently in popular culture and media coverage of wars, the academic study of irregular warfare has remained as elusive as the practitioners of special operations themselves. This book is the first comprehensive study of the development, application, and value of Anglo-American commando and special forces units during the Second World War.

About the author

Andrew L. Hargreaves is a military historian and lecturer who holds a PhD from the Department of War Studies, King's College London.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew L Hargreaves, Andrew L. Hargreaves
• Publisher: University Of Oklahoma Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.08.2024
• EAN: 9780806194066
• ISBN: 978-0-8061-9406-6
• No. of pages: 432
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 30 mm
• Series: Campaigns and Commanders Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History