Private Army
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Vladimir Peniakoff
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1950
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Name penned on front pastedown, copyright page and book clock. Otherwise clean text.
In this compelling work of military history, "Private Army," Vladimir Peniakoff chronicles his extraordinary experiences leading a highly unconventional unit during World War II. Known as "Popski's Private Army," this specialized commando group operated deep behind enemy lines in North Africa and Italy, conducting daring reconnaissance and sabotage missions. Peniakoff details the unique challenges and triumphs of commanding such an independent force, offering a vivid and personal account of wartime leadership and unconventional warfare. The narrative presents a fascinating look at the ingenuity and resilience required for success in the face of overwhelming odds.
Author: Vladimir Peniakoff
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1950
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Name penned on front pastedown, copyright page and book clock. Otherwise clean text.
In this compelling work of military history, "Private Army," Vladimir Peniakoff chronicles his extraordinary experiences leading a highly unconventional unit during World War II. Known as "Popski's Private Army," this specialized commando group operated deep behind enemy lines in North Africa and Italy, conducting daring reconnaissance and sabotage missions. Peniakoff details the unique challenges and triumphs of commanding such an independent force, offering a vivid and personal account of wartime leadership and unconventional warfare. The narrative presents a fascinating look at the ingenuity and resilience required for success in the face of overwhelming odds.