The Long Range Desert Group 1940-1945 (New Vanguard) [Paperback]

Robin Jenner (Author), Peter Sarson (Illustrator)

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Series: New Vanguard | Publication Date: July 1, 1999

Formed on 3 July 1940, the Long Range Desert Group was the brilliant product of the vision of Major Ralph Bagnold of the Royal Corps of Signals. As a model for what is now commonly know as a Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol unit, the Group can have few equals.

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The unrivalled illustrated reference on fighting vehicles, transport and artillery through the ages. Each volume is illustrated throughout, making these books uniquely accessible to history enthusiasts of all ages.

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Robin Jenner and David List both have a strong interest in the British Army during the Second World War and in the 'unconventional warfare' units in particular.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing; 2nd edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855329581
• ISBN-13: 978-1855329584
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,633,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting slice of lost history, April 5, 2000

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This review is from: The Long Range Desert Group 1940-1945 (New Vanguard) (Paperback)

There is very little written on the LRDG and it's exploits. This book does a fine job of detailing many little known facts of the units and dispells many of the "Desert Rats" myth. An excellent book.