Commando General

The Life of Major General Sir Robert Laycock KCMG CB DSO

Nonfiction, History, Military, World War II, Biography & Memoir, Historical
Cover of the book Commando General by Richard B Mead, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard B Mead ISBN: 9781473854086
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: November 30, 2016
Imprint: Pen and Sword Military Language: English
Author: Richard B Mead
ISBN: 9781473854086
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: November 30, 2016
Imprint: Pen and Sword Military
Language: English

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 role in the Sicily landings and at Salerno. In October 1943 he succeeded Mountbatten as Chief of Combined Operations, coordinating combined services operations and training and attending Allied conferences. In later life Laycock became Governor of Malta and Colonel of the SAS. In this long overdue biography, the author reveals the detail of this fine soldier’s character and superb military record.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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 role in the Sicily landings and at Salerno. In October 1943 he succeeded Mountbatten as Chief of Combined Operations, coordinating combined services operations and training and attending Allied conferences. In later life Laycock became Governor of Malta and Colonel of the SAS. In this long overdue biography, the author reveals the detail of this fine soldier’s character and superb military record.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book An Indian Summer of Steam by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book The 1916 Battle of the Somme Reconsidered  by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Launch Pad UK: Britain and the Cuban Missile Crisis by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Naval Air by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Bomber Command Reflections of War by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book The Coming of the Comet by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Hitler's Secret Commandos by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Captured Memories 1900-1918 by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book The Territorials 1908-1914 by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Festiniog Railway. Volume 2 by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Seaforth World Naval Review 2012 by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book The Cuban Missile Crisis by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Discovering Classical Music: Brahms by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Hunting the Essex by Richard B Mead
Cover of the book Handbook on German Military Forces by Richard B Mead
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy