In August 1942, the Allies launched a raid against the German-held port of Dieppe on the French channel coast. It was largely a disaster, with the Canadian forces bearing the brunt of the catastrophe. However, it wasn't all a failure. Landings against nearby gun batteries by 4 Commando proved an excellent demonstration of the military adage train hard, fight easy and the advantage of proper planning. This successful raid also included members of the Free French and US Commandos, later named the US Rangers, and it included ...
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In August 1942, the Allies launched a raid against the German-held port of Dieppe on the French channel coast. It was largely a disaster, with the Canadian forces bearing the brunt of the catastrophe. However, it wasn't all a failure. Landings against nearby gun batteries by 4 Commando proved an excellent demonstration of the military adage train hard, fight easy and the advantage of proper planning. This successful raid also included members of the Free French and US Commandos, later named the US Rangers, and it included the first US land forces to engage the Germans on mainland Europe.
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Operation Cauldron, No. 4 Commando attack on the Hess Battery August 19th, 1942. First edition. First printing. 8vo. Purple boards stamped in gilt on spine. 256 pages plus section of B&W photos printed on high quality paper. Maps. 10 chapters. 3 appendices. Dust jacket in clear protective sleeve. Fine/ Like new.
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Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 0007111258. B&W Photographs; 256 pages; Slight wear, remainder mark bottom page edges, slight creases, base of spine lightly bumped, miniscule tear head of spine. A tight bright book. Dust jacket in Mylar, DJ unclipped. This book looks at one unit that was involved in the this practice run for D-Day. Many things went wrong but the Commandos performed their duties disabling some of the big guns.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0007111258. With interviews from surviving members of No 4 Commando and extensive research of official records. Fine maroon cloth and gilt hard back with fine unclipped dust jacket. No inscriptions or marks.; Black & white photographs; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 256 pages.
