Great raids in history
Subtitle: from Drake to Desert One
By: edited by Samuel A. Southworth.
Contributors: Southworth, Samuel A., 1960-
Publisher: Sarpedon
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 338
Subjects: Military history, Modern; Raids (Military science)
Description: Examines decisive small-unit actions over the course of the past four centuries, illuminating examples of reckless bravery, horrific combat & dynamic leadership -- all cases where a courageous few chose to attack into enemy territory, accepting the risk of their own annihilation. In the essays by noted modern military historians, fascinating personalities are encountered at every turn such as: Francis Drake, John Paul Jones, Lawrence of Arabia, Gunter Prien, Koos de la Rey, George Custer, Orde Wingate, Otto Skorzeny, & Sgt. Durrant. Also provides a tour of combat that spans entire eras of technological & geopolitical progress.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.