Churchill's Killing House
The Origins of World War II's Legendary Commando Fighting Force
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2026
W H Allen (Verlag)
978-0-7535-6121-8 (ISBN)
W H Allen (Verlag)
978-0-7535-6121-8 (ISBN)
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In the summer of 1940, Britain was under siege. Poland, Belgium, Holland, Norway and France had already fallen, and the British army had been routed on the continent, leading to the chaotic evacuation at Dunkirk.
In the rubble of the Allie’s crumbled defence, Inverailort House was established as a new symbol of defiance. Signed off by Churchill himself, this austere building became an academy for the brightest and best of all Allied volunteers, where they were transformed from ordinary foot soldiers into a new breed of warrior – the commando. The list of instructors, advisors, and trainees that passed through the house included some of the greatest fighting men of World War II: Lord Lovat, “Mad Mike” Calvert, Freddy Spencer Chapman, Tommy Macpherson, Fairbairn and Sykes, and both David and Bill Stirling, who would go on to form the SAS.
Churchill’s Killing House tells, for the first time, the remarkable human story of those who created a new type of soldier, forged new techniques in battle, and ultimately led the way to Allied victory over fascism.
In the rubble of the Allie’s crumbled defence, Inverailort House was established as a new symbol of defiance. Signed off by Churchill himself, this austere building became an academy for the brightest and best of all Allied volunteers, where they were transformed from ordinary foot soldiers into a new breed of warrior – the commando. The list of instructors, advisors, and trainees that passed through the house included some of the greatest fighting men of World War II: Lord Lovat, “Mad Mike” Calvert, Freddy Spencer Chapman, Tommy Macpherson, Fairbairn and Sykes, and both David and Bill Stirling, who would go on to form the SAS.
Churchill’s Killing House tells, for the first time, the remarkable human story of those who created a new type of soldier, forged new techniques in battle, and ultimately led the way to Allied victory over fascism.
Monty Halls is a former Royal Marines Officer who served for over a decade. His subsequent career as an expedition leader, writer, and broadcaster saw his travels continue around the world. He is based in South Devon, where he runs Seadog, an adventure and wildlife production company. His ties to the Royal Marines remain as strong as ever. He is an ambassador to the RM Charity, supporting their efforts to raise funds for the veteran community. He is married to Tam and has two daughters, Isla and Molly. Through them he maintains his amphibious heritage, exploring the south coast of Britain in an old ketch on many a family expedition.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.4.2026 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 240 mm |
| Gewicht | 750 g |
| Themenwelt | Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► 1918 bis 1945 |
| Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Militärgeschichte | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7535-6121-2 / 0753561212 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7535-6121-8 / 9780753561218 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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