An edition of William Orlando Darby, a military biography
(1981)
William Orlando Darby, a military biography
by Michael J. King
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"Led by dauntless William O. Darby, the elite fighting unit commonly known as Darby's Rangers battled successfully in the World War II campaigns of North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. These units, originally modeled on the British Commandos, were trained in shock tactics, unconventional warfare, special weaponry, demolition operations behind enemy lines and the like ... [Michael] King has integrated the biography of a superb mid-level combat commander and the study of an elite military unit in action"--Dust jkt.
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Biography, Campaigns, Generals, History, Regimental histories, United States, United States. Army, United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 1st, United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 3rd, United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 4th, World War, 1939-1945, World War (1939-1945) fast (OCoLC)fst01180924, Military campaignsPeople
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Bibliography: p. 197-210.
Includes index.
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