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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10561469645092 |
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Description
PRISONERS OF HOPE
by Michael Calvert
DESCRIPTION
Format: small hardcover with dust jacket
Published: Jonathan Cape 1952, 1st edition
Size (mm): 145 w x 205 h x 30 h
Pages: 303
SKU: A5/2408/0365/K571
ABOUT
Michael Calvert, a devoted disciple of General Orde Wingate, accompanied Wingate on the first controversial expedition behind the Japanese lines in Burma.
This is the unforgettable story of Orde Wingate, the "Chindit" air commandos, and the birth of modern unconventional warfare. Landing by parachute and glider behind Japanese lines, Wingate's "Chindit" commandos pioneered long-range reconnaissance and techniques of air support that have since become standard in military operations, particularly in Southeast Asia. Going on to become the first post-war commander of the Special Air Service, Calvert and the SAS took Wingate's doctrines and innovations around the world.
Includes monochrome images, portrait on title page.
Includes fold out maps.
CONDITION
Excellent with wear/marks on dust jacket and page edges, faint marks/name on end papers, pages clean, binding tight. Images depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce
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