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Special Forces Hero: Anders Lassen Vc Mc*
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Until The German Occupation Of His Native Denmark In April 1940 Anders Lassen Had No Interest In The War. Yet Over The Next Five Years He Became A Highly Decorated Special Forces Legend And The Only Noncommonwealth Recipient Of The Victoria Cross.After Taking Part In A Mutiny On Board A Danish Ship, He Made His Way To Scotland. He First Joined The Special Operations Executive Before Serving With The Small Scale Raiding Force, Special Air Service And Special Boat Service. He Took Part In The Daring Operation Postmaster, Off West Africa, And Raided The Channel Islands And The Normandy Coast. He Saw Most Action In Eastern Mediterranean, Fighting In Crete, The Dodecanese, Yugoslavia, Mainland Greece And Finally Italy.In April 1945, Now A Major Aged 24, He Was Killed At Lake Comacchio, Where His Gallantry Earned Him His Posthumous Vc.This Superb Biography Is Not Just A Worthy Tribute To An Outstanding Soldier, But A Superb Account Of The Numerous Special Force Operations Anders Was Involved In.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Special Forces Hero: Anders Lassen VC MC'? A: The book focuses on the life and military career of Anders Lassen, a highly decorated Special Forces soldier and the only non-Commonwealth recipient of the Victoria Cross.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The author of 'Special Forces Hero: Anders Lassen VC MC' is Thomas Harder.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Special Forces Hero: Anders Lassen VC MC' published? A: The book was published on March 23, 2021.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed account of Anders Lassen's military operations and is suitable for readers interested in military history.
- Q: What are some key events covered in the book? A: The book covers key events such as Operation Postmaster and various raids in the Eastern Mediterranean, including action in Crete and Italy.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for young readers? A: While the book contains historical accounts of war, it may not be suitable for very young readers due to its mature themes.
- Q: What makes Anders Lassen a significant figure in military history? A: Anders Lassen is significant due to his extraordinary bravery, recognized by his posthumous Victoria Cross and his unique status as a non-Commonwealth recipient.
- Q: Can I find this book in other formats besides hardcover? A: The details provided indicate that this book is specifically available in hardcover; check with retailers for availability in other formats.