Royal Marines Commandos - The Inside Story of a Force for the Future

Informationen zum Autor John Parker, a journalist and former Fleet Street editor, has undertaken many investigative projects in his writing career with topics ranging from the Mafia to Northern Ireland. His numerous books include several military bestsellers including THE GURKHAS, DEATH OF A HERO and SBS: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE. Klappentext The Royal Marines were originally formed under the auspices of the Royal Navy to guard its sailing ships from harm. They are proud of their history and origins but the Navy heritage is fading. John Parker charts how the units have moved away from their nautical beginnings to develop, over time, into the most versatile force in the British military, containing one of their most elite brigades. The Royal Marines Commandos have, over the past few years, developed into the premier fighting organisation on land, sea and air. This history deals with events associated with the Royal Marines and subsequently in their commando role, starring in all major conflicts including Italy, Malaysia, the Borneo confrontation with Indonesia, and more recently Afghanistan.A gripping history of the elite brigade of the Royal Navy Zusammenfassung A gripping history of the elite brigade of the Royal Navy

Product details

• Authors: John Parker
• Publisher: Review Headline
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.05.2007
• EAN: 9780755314867
• ISBN: 978-0-7553-1486-7
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 198 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book; European History, HISTORY / Military / Naval, HISTORY / Military / Special Forces, Naval forces & warfare, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, British & Irish history, Special and elite forces, Naval forces and warfare, Military & Naval Ships, Military forces and sectors