The Desert My Dwelling Place

1st Edition / 1st Printing (Cassell - *First Published in 1957*) GOOD with no dust jacket. No marks in text. History Bookshop in London sticker on front end paper and number on inside cover. Binding is tight and square. Light musty odor. 271pages ; map, illustrations ; 22 cm. . . . . . . . A compelling firsthand account of the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) during World War II. The book focuses on the experiences of Y2 patrol, which teh author led after joining the LRDG in 1941. The narrative is primarily set in the North African desert during World War II, where the LRDG operated as Britain's first special forces unit. The book details the activities of the Y2 patrol, including: 1.) Long-range reconnaissance missions -- 2.) Gathering intelligence on Italian forces in Libya -- 3.) Navigating the harsh desert environment -- 4.) Training and Preparation. . . . . . The book offers valuable insights into the early days of British special forces operations, predating the more famous Special Air Service (SAS).

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Publisher: Cassell and Company Ltd. (London)

Year: 1957

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

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