This classic account is a dynamic and vivid record of what it was like to fight with Britain's Commandos across wartime. Peter Young, who joined 3 Commando in June 1940 and went into action with them in July of that year, sets down a spirited tale of adventure, heroism and ever-present danger in this valuable narrative of an elite force at war. Storm from the Sea is the commandos' story of war and describes a number of key Commando raids against targets in occupied Europe. The first amphibious operation of note was against the Lofoten islands and a second raid against Vaagso quickly followed. Despite a setback at Dieppe, the commandos continued to annoy the Germans with hit and run attacks and Peter Young's men participated in the invasion of Sicily and in operations in Italy until being recalled for D-Day. Hard fighting in Normandy followed and the author recalls the daily skirmishes and ambushes which, for the commandos, so typified the liberation of France. After a brief period attached to 3rd Commando Brigade in Burma, Peter Young ended his war preparing for operations in Malaya. The conflict had been a punishing adventure but, as he testifies in Storm from the Sea, his Army Commandos came through with a tremendous reputation for daring and stealth.
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"Storm from the Sea" in essence has many points in common with Lt. Wells' Give Me Fifty Marines Not Afraid to Die: Iwo Jima, both are books written from the guts of modern warriors and transmit to the reader their unique experience.
General Peter Young's opus is obviously more ample in its scope nevertheless both books allow the reader to get in touch with military mind in their purest fundamental nature. General Young describes the genesis, development and exploits of the British Commandos. Follow the campaigns in Northwest Europe, Mediterranean, Normandy and Burma with eye-witness recounts from Dieppe, D-Day, Termoli and Arakan amongst others. The narration has the special flavor, style & wit of British military personnel. Every word in this book sounds true. A must read for any WWII buff! Reviewed by Max Yofre.
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By General Peter Young's opus is obviously more ample in its scope nevertheless both books allow the reader to get in touch with military mind in their purest fundamental nature. General Young describes the genesis, development and exploits of the British Commandos. Follow the campaigns in Northwest Europe, Mediterranean, Normandy and Burma with eye-witness recounts from Dieppe, D-Day, Termoli and Arakan amongst others. The narration has the special flavor, style & wit of British military personnel. Every word in this book sounds true. A must read for any WWII buff! Reviewed by Max Yofre.
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