This is a fascinating account of Australia's M/Z commando unit and the part it played in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. M Unit personnel were secretly landed to set up coast-watching posts and radio stations to monitor Japanese shipping movements and bombing flights. Members of the Z Unit carried out raids in enemy-controlled areas and also attacked targets of opportunity. Many commandos were delivered on their missions by U.S. Navy submarines that sneaked into dangerously shallow waters to put the men ashore. Other operatives were inserted by PT boats, Catalina aircraft, parachute, and snake boats.
| ISBN: | 9780811732949 |
| Publication date: | 16th May 2006 |
| Author: | A B Feuer |
| Publisher: | Stackpole Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 194 pages |
| Series: | Stackpole Military History Series |
| Genres: |
Australasian and Pacific history |
Little-known story of elite Australian commandos and their daring, clandestine operations deep in enemy-held territory Many of their missions remain classified This is a fascinating account of Australia's M/Z commando unit and the part it played in the Southwest Pacific during World War II. M Unit personnel were secretly landed to set up coast-watching posts and radio stations to monitor Japanese shipping movements and bombing flights.
Australian Commandos features in the following genres: Australasian and Pacific history
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Australian Commandos was written by A B Feuer and published by Stackpole Books
Australian Commandos has 194 pages
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