Commando Extraordinary by Charles Foley

Commando Extraordinary by Charles Foley

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Described by the Allied forces during World War II as "the most dangerous man in Europe", the German soldier Otto Skorzeny was the creator of many of the tactics employed by the SAS. This account tells how he became world famous when he rescued Mussolini from the mountain prison of Gran Sasso.

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Commando Extraordinary by Charles Foley

Described by the Allied forces during World War II as "the most dangerous man in Europe", the German maverick soldier Otto Skorzeny was the creator of many of the tactics later employed by the SAS. This account tells how he became world famous overnight when, with a glider borne attack he rescued Mussolini from the mountain prison of Gran Sasso. It also recounts his infiltration of American forces during the Battle of the Bulge.
John Foley is an actor and writer who has worked extensively with the BBC. Among his published works are The Guinness Book of Beards and Moustaches and Th
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ISBN 13 9780304350803
ISBN 10 030435080X
Title Commando Extraordinary
Author Charles Foley
Series Cassell Military Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1998-07-23
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.