Synopsis
This classic account is a dynamic and vivid record of what it was like to fight with Britain's commandos. Peter Young, who joined 3 Commando in June 1940 and went into action with them in July of that year, sets down a spirited tale of adventure, heroism, and ever-present danger in this valuable narrative of an elite force at war. Storm from the Sea is the commandos' story of war and describes a number of key commando raids against targets in occupied Europe. Hard fighting in Normandy followed, and the author recalls the daily skirmishes and ambushes that, for the commandos, so typified the liberation of France. After a brief period attached to the Commando Brigade in Burma, Peter Young ended his war preparing for operations in Malaya. The conflict had been a punishing adventure, but as he testifies in Storm from the Sea, his Army commandos came through with a tremendous reputation for daring and stealth.
Booknews
A new edition, with some new material, of a 1958 book. Of limited appeal for most US libraries. This book is interesting and well written, but only the most avid military buff or student of military science would read a work on British Commando operations by a specific unit in WWII. No index or bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)