Commando General: The Life of Major General Sir Robert Laycock Kcmg CB Dso

by Richard Mead and Richard B. Mead

Always marked out for high rank, Robert Laycock came into his own when selected to raise 8 Commando, a new 'crack' unit early in the Second World War. After training, 7, 8 and 11 Commandos were sent to the Middle East in early 1941 and all became Layforce under Laycock's command. Layforce was disbanded after Crete fell. Laycock took part in the abortive raid on Rommel's HQ.

As commander of the Special Service Brigade Laycock played an important...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473854075
• ISBN13: 9781473854079
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"