The Long Drop

The WW2 Commando Missions #3

by Alan White

French resistance fighters uncover the position of a secret German store containing files and reports of vital information on the movement of troops. The details are passed to British intelligence, who formulate an ingenious plan - to break into the heavily guarded store and steal the information - thus gaining the upper hand for a precious few hours. This was a job that demanded a tough, ruthless, highly trained band of men. Men who could parachute into enemy-occupied territory and efficiently carry out an operation that depended on split-second timing, and get out again - men like those of commando unit Special Group 404.

Hardcover

First published April 1, 1969

About the author

Alan White is an English novelist and journalist. He used his experiences as a Second World War commando leader in his writings. He also wrote using the names "Alec Haig", "James Fraser" and "Alec Whitney". His novel The Long Day's Dying was made into a 1968 film directed by Peter Collinson. White wrote mysteries, as well as war and adventure novels.

Reviews

[Craig Schlossin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much action too little plot.

[Iain Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of his best

After his first two of the series I thought he had run out of things to impart but this book knocked that idea on its head. Good read, fast moving, insightful about war and tension filled with surprises