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Book Synopsis'Every page of Beachhead Assault has a tale of almost suicidal courage.' Tony Parsons, author of _Man and Boy_Each tale leaves you gasping at the almost nonchalant, offhandaccounts of extraordinary courage and dangers. This is apage-turner of a book.' _Journal of Naval Engineering_Compelling reading . . . David Lee clearly and rightly admiresthese wonderful men and their deeds.' Colonel Mark Noble in _Naval Review_The Royal Naval Commandos had one of the most dangerous andimportant tasks of any unit in World War II. They were first ontothe invasion beaches and they were the last to leave.Theirremarkable story, from their early formation and their training tothe invasions they spearheaded, is told here through a series ofbrilliantly linked anecdotes.Each tale is one of extraordinary courage and should ensure the legacy of the Commandos is not forgotten. The book includes a Foreword by _Man and Boy_ author Tony Parsons, whose father was a Royal Naval Commando who fought at Elba. It al
