William Orlando Darby, a military biography
By: by Michael J. King.
Publisher: Archon Books
Published: 1981
Place of publication: Hamden, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 219
Subjects: Darby, William Orlando.; United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 1st -- History.; United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 3rd -- History.; United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 4th -- History.; United States. Army -- Biography.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa, North.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental histories -- United States.; Generals -- United States -- Biography.
Description: "Led by dauntless William O. Darby, the elite fighting unit commonly known as Darby's Rangers battled successfully in the World War II campaigns of North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. These units, originally modeled on the British Commandos, were trained in shock tactics, unconventional warfare, special weaponry, demolition operations behind enemy lines and the like ... [Michael] King has integrated the biography of a superb mid-level combat commander and the study of an elite military unit in action"--Dust jkt.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 197-210.
Includes index.