Stainforth, Peter (7 results)

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"Sales/posting to the USA suspended". Hard cover dust wrapper, 263pp, 10 maps by the author. Light wear to dw edges; a very good copy. Story of a small unit of the 1st Parachute Brigade during two years of action in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy and Arnhem during WWII, written by a troop leader of the Brigade. Covers their first action at Oudna and subsequent withdrawal; the action fought to hold the last German counterattack in North Africa at Tamera; and finally the three episodes of the Airborne Division's stand at Arnhem.…

[0-85368-729-3] [1986], 2nd printing. (Hardcover) Very good in very good dust jacket. 263pp. Maps, index. Book about 1st Parachute Brigade. Publisher series: Special Forces Library 2. Locale. (Military, Airborne Forces, Paratroopers, World War 2).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stated First Published. Unclipped DJ in archival cover, edge wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Pages in unused condition. 2 volume set. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1985, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> In the tumultuous years of 1941 and 1942, as Rommel?s forces advanced on Suez, a courageous group of raiders etched their names in history for the Allies. These men operated deep behind enemy lines, traversing the vast deserts of North Africa where roads were scarce and water was even scarcer. Employing stealth, they hid by day and launched surprise attacks by night, targeting aircraft, demolishing ammunition dumps, derailing trains, and inflicting damage on a scale far greater than their small numbers.The Special Air Service (SAS), founded by Lieutenant David Stirling, epitomised this audacious strategy. Stirling, known for his seemingly unassuming nature, crafted a plan that involved deploying small squads of highly trained soldiers to disrupt enemy operations at unexpected points. They planned meticulously, executed their strikes with precision, and vanished into the desert, leaving the German forces to grapple with the shock of their losses.The Phantom Major offers a gripping account of these daring desert raids, showcasing a remarkable blend of bravery, cunning, and action. The narrative, penned by a talented war correspondent, immerses readers in tales of adventure and valour, highlighting the relentless spirit of those who served in this elite unit. This classic work serves not only as a historical record but also as a testament to the ingenuity and tenacity of the SAS as they changed the tide of war through their unparalleled operations behind enemy lines. (MP).…

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1st ed. thus dust jacket As New 8vo. xi + 263pp., frontis., maps, index, Special Forces Library Volume 2. Story of a small unit of the 1st Parachute Brigade during two years of action in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, & at arnhem.