First in Last out

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The Post-War Organisation, Employment and Training of Royal Marines Commandos

By Paul Winter

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In First in Last Out by Paul Winter, the narrative explores the roles and experiences of soldiers involved in pivotal military operations. The book delves into the strategic challenges and personal stories of those at the forefront, providing a gripping account of their bravery and contributions to military history. It's an insightful read for anyone interested in tactics, leadership, and the personal sacrifices made on the battlefield.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by true tales of bravery and resilience, exploring the intense and often perilous experiences of military personnel. This gripping historical account provides an in-depth look at the lives of soldiers on the front lines, offering both a personal and tactical perspective on military operations. Enthusiasts of military history will appreciate the meticulous detail and real-life accounts depicting the challenges and triumphs of those who serve.

First in Last out

A seminal piece of Royal Marines Commando history, this 1950s doctrine summing up the lessons of World War II is published for the first time.

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A seminal piece of Royal Marines Commando history, this 1950s doctrine summing up the lessons of World War II is published for the first time. The official document Amphibious Warfare Handbook No. 10a: The Organisation, Employment and Training of Commandos is a unique piece of post-war Royal Marines Commando doctrine, never before published or quoted at length.

Prepared in 1951 at the height of the Korean War by the Chief of Amphibious Warfare and the Commandant General Royal Marines, this seventy-page aide memoire is, in essence, the distillation of major lessons learned by the British wartime Combined Operations Headquarters regarding amphibious warfare, raiding, cliff assaults, sabotage, intelligence-gathering, specialised infantry work, guerrilla warfare, and Commando tactics. In addition, it offers its readership a delineation of the characteristics, skills, and qualities required of a Royal Marines Commando.

Published to mark the seventieth anniversary of its official issue, this rare example of bespoke Commando doctrine is a timely and highly relevant addition to a growing body of work on The Corps of Royal Marines. Currently undergoing significant institutional changes by means of the Future Commando Force (FCF) programme, the Royal Marines are having to challenge their existing operating concept, force structures, doctrine, and organisational design to meet the emerging defence challenges of the 21st century.

It serves to remind those currently evolving the FCF concept of General Sir John Hackett's advice, namely, 'To see where we are going, we must know where we are, and to know where we are, we need to discover how we got here'.

Author: Educated at the universities of Warwick, London, and Cambridge, Dr Paul Winter received his doctorate in history in 2009. He specialised in wartime intelligence and military history, publishing academic articles in Intelligence and National Security and War in History. In 2013, he was a Changing Character of War Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. From 2017 to 2020, he was an affiliated academic at 40 Commando Royal Marines assisting with Professional Military Education and Officer Career Development. He is currently a member of the Land and Littoral Strike team at the Maritime Warfare Centre.

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First in Last Out by Paul Winter is praised for its valuable contribution to the history of the Royal Marines, especially its relevance to current Defence matters. Reviewers highlight the book's insights into the Royal Marines' post-World War II role and its impact on future development. It's recommended for those interested in the Royal Marines and Defence issues, appreciated for both its depth and timely relevance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781612009629

Publisher: Casemate Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Casemate Publishers

Illustration: B/w diagrams

Audience: Professional and scholarly

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Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 216

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European History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Paul Winter

About the Author

Educated at the universities of Warwick, London and Cambridge, Dr Paul Winter received his doctorate in history in 2009. He specialised in wartime intelligence and military history, publishing academic articles in Intelligence and National Security and War in History. In 2013 he was a Changing Character of War Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. From 2017 to 2020, he was an affiliated academic at 40 Commando Royal Marines assisting with Professional Military Education and Officer Career Development. He is currently a member of the Land and Littoral Strike team at the Maritime Warfare Centre.