Morris, Eric

GUERRILLAS IN UNIFORM.

Churchill's Private Armies in the Middle East and the War Against Japan 1940-1945. Pp. xviii+278(last blank), 8 plates, 4 full page maps, index; med. 8vo; blue boards, spine lettered in gilt; dust wrapper, edges a trifle rubbed; Hutchinson, London, 1989. First edition. *Churchill was in favour of special forces that could be inserted behind the lines or who could conduct lightning raids on enemy facilities. Many were developed during WWII including the commandos, the SAS and others. They made a major contribution to distracting the enemy and ensuring that he had to distribute forces other than to the front line. Item #P13684

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