Darby's Rangers 1942-45 (Warrior) (Paperback)

~ Mir Bahmanyar (Author), Michael Welply (Illustrator) "By 1942 after over two years of combat, the world had been transformed into a maelstrom of death and destruction..." (more)
Key Phrases: commando depot, speed march, commando training, North Africa, Jim Altieri, Father Basil (more...)

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This title follows one recruit through commando, raiding and amphibious training in Scotland, and into action. It shows how the Rangers differed from the standard infantryman in both their combat mission and their combat skills, and how tactics were modified in the light of lessons learned. The experiences of battle covered include the Rangers' first action during the 1942 Dieppe raid, fighting elite Italian Bersaglieri units at Station de Sened and the Afrika Korps at Dernaia Pass in 1943, spearheading the invasion of Sicily and Italy in late 1943, and the gruelling combat up the Italian boot until war's end. Packed with first hand accounts, and many unpublished photographs, it provides a vivid description of life among the elite soldiers of Darby's Rangers.

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Insights into the real lives of history's fighting men, packed with full colour illustrations, highly detailed cutaways, exploded artwork of weaponry and armour, and action-packed battle scenes.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (April 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841766275
• ISBN-13: 978-1841766270
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #269,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A personal view, January 12, 2008

By	Carlton F. Sorrell "Hong Kong Cavalier" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was drawn to this book for a very simple reason-the older Ranger on the cover is my grandfather. That being said, the book was very informative, enjoyable, and factual without being tedious. Kudos.