Commandos and Rangers of World War II

by James D. Ladd

‘A steel hand from the sea’ was Sir Winston Churchill’s famous description of the Commandos. They plucked the enemy from within their seaboard defences in the early days of World War II, and later became — with their close allies, the American Rangers — the spearhead force in amphibious assaults. Commandos and Rangers, names synonymous with daring and danger, developed special tactics and techniques to drive forward the Allied invasions. During World War II, these crack units were led by some of the most professional and experienced soldiers. The courage of these men, and their devotion to victory, is realistically portrayed, and details of methods and special equipment used give an in-depth understanding of how their dramatic campaigns were fought — and won! Commandos and Rangers of World War II is accurately researched and expertly written, including personal and eye-witness accounts. James D. Ladd is a military historian specialising in amphibious warfare. He is the author of a number of books on the subject, favourably received by historians and military enthusiasts alike.

507 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 16, 2020

Reviews

[Stevejs298 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Greta for information (5 stars). But dry writing makes it a bit of a plodding read.