Mortimer, Gavin

The SAS in Occupied France: 2 SAS Operations, June to October 1944

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ISBN 13:
9781526769589
author:
Mortimer, Gavin
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Pen & Sword Military
language:
Spanish
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
254
Dimensions:
23.9 x 18 x 3.1 centimetres (0.6
Genre:
History, Military History, World War II,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£18.21

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The SAS in Occupied France 2: SAS Operations, June to October 1944 by Gavin Mortimer is a detailed account of two of the most significant Second World War operations carried out by the Special Air Service (SAS) in German-occupied France. The SAS played a crucial role in delaying German reinforcements reaching the Normandy battlefront and helping to turn an indisciplined French Maquis group into a formidable fighting force. Through previously unpublished interviews with SAS veterans and members of the Maquis, as well as rare photographs, Gavin Mortimer brings to life the SAS's daring missions in eastern France, including operations Loyton, Wallace, Hardy, and Rupert. This second volume of his two-part account provides a gripping insight into the SAS's exploits during this period, shedding light on their heavy casualties inflicted on the Germans and the trail of destruction they left behind. By combining historical research with personal accounts, Mortimer offers readers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating chapters in the SAS's history.

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