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Long Range Desert Group Patrolman
The Western Desert 1940–43
Series: Warrior
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Long Range Desert Group Patrolman
Nicknamed the 'Libyan Desert Taxi Service' by the SAS, the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was tasked with strategic reconnaissance and raiding operations deep inside the enemy-held deserts of North Africa. This title examines the soldiers of the LRDG from the group's formation, through training, to combat in deadly deserts of North Africa.
An examination of the training, tactics, organization and combat experiences of one of the most famous special forces units to serve in World War II.
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Nicknamed the 'Libyan Desert Taxi Service' by the SAS, the Long Range Desert Group was tasked with strategic reconnaissance and raiding operations deep inside the enemy-held deserts of North Africa.
Armed with light weapons only, and equipped with specially converted light cars and trucks capable of withstanding the harsh conditions, the LRDG quickly proved it could operate in parts of the desert which other troops, including the enemy, found impassable.
This new Warrior title examines the soldiers of the LRDG from the group's formation, through training, to combat in the vast, lonely, and deadly deserts of North Africa.
Long Range Desert Group Patrolman provides a detailed look at these brave soldiers and their remarkable ability to succeed in some of the most challenging environments during the war.
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Long Range Desert Group Patrolman by Tim Moreman is praised as a valuable reference for those interested in the operations of the Long Range Desert Group. The book includes over 50 photographs, many sourced from the Imperial War Museum's archives, and features commissioned artworks illustrating uniforms, equipment, and weaponry, supplemented by maps and battle scene art.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781846039249
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 July 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Illustration: 47 b/w; 7 col
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Raffaele Ruggeri
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 184.0mm
Height: 248.0mm
Weight: 248g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Tim Moreman is a freelance writer and academic. For several years he lectured in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, from where he obtained his PhD. He also held an appointment as Resident Historian at the Army Staff College at Camberley. His primary interests include the British–Indian Army during the 19th and 20th centuries, counter-insurgency, and the British and Commonwealth armies during World War II. In addition to a significant number of articles and papers, Tim has written two major books: a study of the Indian Army on the North-West Frontier 1849–1947, and a book on the war in Burma and Malaya 1941–45. In recent years he has also worked for the new Dictionary of National Biography and the Australian War Memorial, as well as acting as a historical adviser for the BBC and Carlton Television.
Raffaele Ruggeri was born in Bologna where he works and lives with his wife. After studying at the Fine Arts Academy he worked in several areas of graphics and design before deciding to devote himself to illustration.
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