Overview

Nicknamed the 'Libyan Desert Taxi Service' by the SAS, the Long Range Desert Group was tasked with strategic reconnaissance and raiding operations deep inside the enemy-held deserts of North Africa. Armed with light weapons only, and equipped with specially converted light cars and trucks capable of withstanding the harsh conditions, the LRDG quickly proved it could operate in parts of the desert which other troops, including the enemy, found impassable. This Warrior title examines the soldiers of the LRDG from the group's formation, through training, to combat in vast, lonely, and deadly deserts of North Africa.

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This is a handy and worthwhile reference for those who have an interest in this theatre of operations or who would just like to get further information on this unit. --Alan McNeilly, www.armorama.com The author included over 50 photographs, many of which are from the archives of the Imperial War Museum. Also included are specially commissioned artworks of seven plates detailing uniforms, equipment and weaponry of the LRDG patrolmen, as well as maps and battle scene art. --www.mataka.org (November 2010)

The author included over 50 photographs, many of which are from the archives of the Imperial War Museum. Also included are specially commissioned artworks of seven plates detailing uniforms, equipment and weaponry of the LRDG patrolmen, as well as maps and battle scene art. -www.mataka.org (November 2010)<br><br> This is a handy and worthwhile reference for those who have an interest in this theatre of operations or who would just like to get further information on this unit. - Alan McNeilly, www.armorama.com

The author included over 50 photographs, many of which are from the archives of the Imperial War Museum. Also included are specially commissioned artworks of seven plates detailing uniforms, equipment and weaponry of the LRDG patrolmen, as well as maps and battle scene art. -www.mataka.org (November 2010) This is a handy and worthwhile reference for those who have an interest in this theatre of operations or who would just like to get further information on this unit. - Alan McNeilly, www.armorama.com

This is a handy and worthwhile reference for those who have an interest in this theatre of operations or who would just like to get further information on this unit. --<i>Alan McNeilly, www.armorama.com</i></p> The author included over 50 photographs, many of which are from the archives of the Imperial War Museum. Also included are specially commissioned artworks of seven plates detailing uniforms, equipment and weaponry of the LRDG patrolmen, as well as maps and battle scene art. --<i>www.mataka.org (November 2010)</i></p>

The author included over 50 photographs, many of which are from the archives of the Imperial War Museum. Also included are specially commissioned artworks of seven plates detailing uniforms, equipment and weaponry of the LRDG patrolmen, as well as maps and battle scene art. -www.mataka.org (November 2010) This is a handy and worthwhile reference for those who have an interest in this theatre of operations or who would just like to get further information on this unit. - Alan McNeilly, www.armorama.com

""This is a handy and worthwhile reference for those who have an interest in this theatre of operations or who would just like to get further information on this unit."" --Alan McNeilly, www.armorama.com ""The author included over 50 photographs, many of which are from the archives of the Imperial War Museum. Also included are specially commissioned artworks of seven plates detailing uniforms, equipment and weaponry of the LRDG patrolmen, as well as maps and battle scene art."" --www.mataka.org (November 2010)

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Tim Moreman is a freelance writer and academic. For several years he lectured in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, from where he obtained his PhD. He also held an appointment as Resident Historian at the Army Staff College at Camberley, and has been a historical adviser for the BBC and Carlton Television. Among his primary interests are the British and Commonwealth armies during World War II. Raffaele Ruggeri lives and works in Bologna. After studying at the Fine Arts Academy he worked in several areas of graphics and design before deciding to devote himself to illustration.

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