MORTIMER, GAVIN
Z Special Unit: The Elite Allied World War II Guerrilla Force
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472847096
- author:
- MORTIMER, GAVIN
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 19.3 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, World War II,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The incredible story of Z Special Unit, one of the most intrepid Allied Special Forces of the Second World War, is revealed in this gripping account. Based on recently released wartime files, interviews with surviving veterans, and previously unpublished private papers, the book sheds light on the origins and operations of this elite unit. Operating in the south-west Pacific, Z Special Unit waged a guerrilla war against Japan for two years, conducting daring operations in enemy harbors, dense jungles, and even on Indonesian islands. The unit faced formidable foes, including venomous snakes, man-eating crocodiles, and deadly diseases, as well as ruthless enemy soldiers who proved to be the most deadly adversary. Drawing on veteran interviews and operational reports, the book explores the remarkable history of this special forces unit and the commandos who defied the odds.
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