First American Edition. 245pp. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Near fine with light stain on bottom edges in near fine dust jacket with corresponding stain.

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Title: Kommando: German Special Forces of World War Two
Publisher: St Martin's Press, NY
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN 10: 0312459408
ISBN 13: 9780312459406
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

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This book is the definitive, illustrated story of Hitler's elite Kommando German Spcial Forces of World War Two. Illustrated with over 50 photographs, charts, tables and diagrams.

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YA The German special forces were units from a conventional branch grouped to form a unique fighting detachment. These Kommandos were successful in carrying out a border action touching off Hitler's invasion of Poland and in the capturing of Belgium's Ft. Eben Emael. Less successful was the infiltration of American lines during the Battle of the Bulge, the use of one-man torpedo-equipped submarines, and kamikaze attacks against American bombers. Lucas explains why these Kommando units could not be as successful as Allied forces. Over 50 well-captioned photos help maintain interest. Seven diagrams clearly show the agencies and chain of command in the Kommando units. Secondary readers, especially those interested in World War II history, will find this a worthwhile book to read and a good source for research papers. Mary Wadsworth Sucher, Baltimore County Reading Services
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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