Behind the Lines: A Critical Survey of Special Operations in World War II

by Michael F. Dilley

The array of new technologies that came on the scene in the early 20th century resulted in widely varied new forms of military special operations once civilization embarked on its greatest war. Suddenly, fighting men could be delivered by parachute, submarine, glider, jeeps, and fast amphibious craft deep into enemy territory to perform special tasks; yet others would continue to perform missions the same as their ancestors in previous wars--on foot...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612001831
• ISBN13: 9781612001838
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Casemate
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"