The Imperial War Museum book of war behind enemy lines - Julian Thompson

Drawing on the archives of the Imperial War Museum, this is a highly readable account of the actions of British and Commonwealth units operating behind enemy lines during the Second World War from the early commando units, the SAS and SBS, the Long Range Desert Group, Chindits, Popski's Private Army, and V Force to the War Canoes and Jedburgh Teams. Based on rare material, General Thompson vividly recreates the experience of the soldiers who fought, as well giving his own unique insights into the successes and failures of units and campaigns and the contribution made by leaders like Stirling and Wingate.

'both a serious contribution to our military history and a compelling read.' Alan Judd, Sunday Times