Long Range Desert Group Patrolman The Western Desert 1940–43

by Moreman, Tim; Ruggeri, Raffaele

• ISBN13: 9781846039249
• ISBN10: 184603924X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-20
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Summary

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 new 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.

Author Biography

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 a six-month appointment as Resident Historian at the Army Staff College at Camberley. His primary interests include the British-Indian Army during the 19th and 20th centuries, counter-insurgency, and the British and Commonwealth armies during World War II.

In addition to a significant number of articles and papers, Tim has written two major books: a study of the Indian Army on the North-West Frontier 1849-1947, and a book on the war in Burma and Malaya 1941-45. In recent years he has also worked for the new Dictionary of National Biography and the Australian War Memorial, as well as acting as a historical adviser for the BBC and Carlton Television. He is based in Somerset, UK. The author lives in Somerset, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Chronology	p. 6
The Concept, Role and Training	p. 10
Role
Training
Recruitment	p. 18
Belief and Belonging	p. 20
Appearance, Weapons and Vehicles	p. 23
Life on Campaign	p. 30
Experience in Battle	p. 42
The LRDG and 'road watch'
The raid on Barce, September 1942
Aftermath	p. 58
Museums and Collections	p. 61
Bibliography	p. 62
Index	p. 64
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