Stand By To Beach!

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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: Gordon Holman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder & Stoughton Limited, 1944

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

In this compelling work of military history, "Stand By To Beach!", Gordon Holman chronicles the pivotal role of the Royal Naval Beach Commandos during World War II. The narrative details their rigorous training and courageous actions in amphibious landings, from the shores of North Africa to the D-Day beaches of Normandy. Holman presents a vivid account of the logistical complexities and immense bravery required to establish and maintain beachheads under enemy fire, illustrating the critical, often unsung, contributions of these specialized units to Allied victory. This book offers an essential perspective on naval operations and the human element of wartime strategy.

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Description

Author: Gordon Holman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hodder & Stoughton Limited, 1944

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

In this compelling work of military history, "Stand By To Beach!", Gordon Holman chronicles the pivotal role of the Royal Naval Beach Commandos during World War II. The narrative details their rigorous training and courageous actions in amphibious landings, from the shores of North Africa to the D-Day beaches of Normandy. Holman presents a vivid account of the logistical complexities and immense bravery required to establish and maintain beachheads under enemy fire, illustrating the critical, often unsung, contributions of these specialized units to Allied victory. This book offers an essential perspective on naval operations and the human element of wartime strategy.