By Sea And Land: The Story of the Royal Marines Commandos

by Robin Neillands

Well-known and widely published author of military history texts. A personal slant - events described by those who took part. Foreword by Maj Gen Julian Thompson, commander of land forces in the Falklands War.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Military Fiction, Military History

432 pages, Paperback

First published March 12, 1987

About the author

Robin Hunter Neillands was a British writer known for his works on travel and military history. A former Royal Marine who served in Cyprus and the Middle East, he later became a prolific author, publishing under multiple pen names. His military histories, often featuring firsthand accounts from veterans, challenged revisionist narratives, particularly regarding Bernard Montgomery, the Dieppe Raid, and the Allied bombing campaign in World War II. Neillands also authored numerous travel books inspired by his extensive journeys across Europe. His works, both popular and scholarly, earned him a nomination for the Royal United Services Institute’s Military Literature Award.

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[John Somers · Rating 3 out of 5]

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