The Daring Dozen: 12 Special Forces Legends of World War II
Author(s): Gavin Mortimer (Author)
- Publisher: Osprey Publishing
- Publication Date: 20 Jun. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 304 pages
- ISBN-10: 184908842X
- ISBN-13: 9781849088428
Book Description
In this new book, Gavin Mortimer reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of World War II. Prior to the war, the concept of ‘special forces’ simply didn’t exist, but thanks to visionary leaders like David Stirling and Charles Hunter, our very concept of how wars can be fought and won has totally changed. These 12 men not only reshaped military policy, but they led from the front, accompanying their troops into battle, from the sands of North Africa to jumping on D-Day and infiltrating behind enemy lines. Mortimer also offers a skilful analysis of their qualities as military commanders and the true impact that their own personal actions, as well as those of their units, had on the eventual outcome of the war.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Stirring, well-told tales about David Stirling, Evans Carlson, Orde Wingate, and nine more dashing creators of the modern concept of Special Forces.”
–Gene Santoro, “World War II, “(November/December 2012)
An excellent work 8/10. –The Great War
Overall, this was an informative and well researched book. […] I would recommend this book as a solid general history of the inception of Special Forces. –themilitaryreviewer.blogspot.com
Book Description
From the founding father of the Green Berets, Edson Raff, to the fighting aristocrat, Lord Lovat, this gripping new account details their experiences on the battlefield, as well as how they shaped the special forces of World War II.
About the Author
Gavin Mortimer is a writer, historian and television consultant whose groundbreaking book Stirling’s Men remains the definitive history of the wartime SAS. Drawing on interviews with more than 60 veterans, most of whom had never spoken publicly, the book was the first comprehensive account of the SAS Brigade. He has also written histories of the SBS, Merrill’s Marauders and the LRDG, again drawing heavily on veteran interviews. He has published a variety of titles with Osprey including The Long Range Desert Group in World War II and The SAS in World War II.
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