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Autore |
Dilley Michael F. <1943-> |
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Behind the lines : a critical survey of special operations in World War II / / Michael F. Dilley |
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Havertown, Pennsylvania : , : Casemate, , [2013] |
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©2013 |
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[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (280 pages) |
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World War, 1939-1945 - Secret service |
Special operations (Military science) - History - 20th century |
Raids (Military science) - History - 20th century |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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The array of new technologies that came on the scene in the early 20th century resulted in widely varied new forms of military special operations once civilization embarked on its greatest war. Suddenly, fighting men could be delivered by parachute, submarine, glider, jeeps, and fast amphibious craft deep into enemy territory to perform special tas. |
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