By Sea and Land: The Royal Marines Commandos, A History, 1942-1982

by Robin Neillands

By Sea and The Royal Marine Commandos A History 1942-1982

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Military Fiction, Military History

Hardcover

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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