Monty's Marauders: The 4th and 8th Armoured Brigades in the Second World War

By Patrick Delaforce

Book Overview

When Monty was given Allied command of the D-Day landings he wasted no time gathering around him individuals and formations he could trust. These included the 4th (Black Desert Rats) and 8th (Red Fox's Mask) formations. Both had unrivaled fighting records.

Once ashore in Normandy the two superb brigades went on to enhance their reputations on the journey to the heartland of Hitler's Third Reich and final victory. The author has written a fast moving and enthralling account of war at the sharp end.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844156303
• ISBN13: 9781844156306
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 9.4"