Commando Attack

Holman, Gordon

Published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1942

About this Item

First printed in May 1942 this book was one of the first to feature operations of the new British strike force, the Commandos. It was reprinted the following month with this new and revised edition in October 1942 bringing the Commando story up-to-date with the inclusion of the costly Dieppe landing. Holman was the first war correspondent to sail with the Commandos and also accompanied them on the St Nazaire Raid. Interesting accounts of the first Commando ops. Book produced to war economy standards. 164 pages, 15 b/w photos. Light blue hard covers with black front/spine titles VG with sprinkle white spots (probablt damp) front and back, ink name/address top FFEP, text block otherwise excellent. Wrap-round colour art DJ (landing scene) VG+ with red titles, three tiny chips spine top, price clipped.,

Seller Inventory # 002681

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Commando Attack
• Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton, London
• Publication Date: 1942
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Photos
• Edition: Reprint
• Condition: VG
• Dust Jacket Condition: VG+