COMMANDO GALLANTRY AWARDS OF WORLD WAR II

A comprehensive record of the gallantry of a force that numbered some ten thousand at its peak and fought in virtually every theatre of war in actions ranging from small engagements to pitched battles. Here, with appropriate historical background and sketch maps, are the details of ten Victoria Crosses, 32 DSOs, 135 MCs, 46 DCMs and 289 MMs, with full citations where published in the "London Gazette". Many could not be publicised because of the nature of the operation and each detail has only recently become available to the general public.