{"product_id":"the-raiders","title":"The Raiders","description":"Richard Garrett traces the origins of Allied special operations from the desperate early years of World War II, when Britain sought innovative ways to strike back against Axis forces. He explains how Prime Minister Winston Churchill championed the creation of the Commandos, whose daring raids on occupied Europe boosted morale, gathered intelligence, and tied down enemy troops.  The book covers:\nThe formation, selection, and rigorous training of the British Commandos.\nThe establishment of the U.S. Army Rangers, inspired by British commando methods.\nMajor raids and amphibious operations in Norway, France, North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Normandy.\nThe planning, execution, successes, and costly failures of these missions.\nThe leadership, equipment, and tactics that influenced post-war special forces around the world.\nGarrett combines strategic analysis with accounts of individual acts of courage, illustrating how relatively small units could achieve objectives far beyond their numbers. The book also discusses the high risks faced by raiding forces and the evolution of combined operations during the war.\nOverall, The Raiders is an accessible overview of the emergence of modern special operations forces, suitable for readers interested in World War II military history, commandos, and elite fighting units.","brand":"London: David \u0026amp; Charles, 1980.","offers":[{"title":"Good \/ 000130001","offer_id":48068293689495,"sku":"9780715378359-GD-000130001","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/9002\/8951\/files\/19084413482442.jpg?v=1785063483","url":"https:\/\/thriftreads.co.nz\/products\/the-raiders","provider":"Thrift Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}