
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Chronicles the heroic deeds of Royal Naval Commandos, highlighting their unparalleled courage from training to pivotal World War II beach invasions. 'Every page of Beachhead Assault has a tale of almost suicidal courage.' – Tony Parsons, author of Man and Boy 'Each tale leaves you gasping at the almost nonchalant, offhandaccounts of extraordinary courage and dangers. This is apage-turner of a book.' – Journal of Naval Engineering 'Compelling reading... David Lee clearly and rightly admiresthese wonderful men and their deeds.' –Colonel Mark Noble in Naval Review The Royal Naval Commandos had one of the most dangerous andimportant tasks of any unit in World War II. They were first ontothe invasion beaches and they were the last to leave. Theirremarkable story, from their early formation and their training tothe invasions they spearheaded, is told here through a series ofbrilliantly linked anecdotes.Each tale is one of extraordinary courage and should ensure the legacy of the Commandos is not forgotten. The book includes a Foreword by Man and Boy author Tony Parsons, whose father was a Royal Naval Commando who fought at Elba. It also contains a preface by Ken Oakley, Chairman of the Royal Naval Commando Association.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- List of Maps
- Foreword
- Preface
- Author’s Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1 Beginnings
- 2 Training
- 3 The Mediterranean (1)
- 4 The Mediterranean (2)
- 5 Later Operations
- 6 D-Day (1)
- 7 D-Day (2)
- 8 D-Day (3)
- 9 Normandy: The Beaches
- 10 Elba 220
- 11 Final Operations
- 12 Endings
- Appendix 1: Royal Naval Commando Formation and Operations Timeline
- Appendix 2: Known Medals Awarded to Royal Naval Commandos
- Select Bibliography