The Small Scale Raiding Force — Kindle eBook
The Small Scale Raiding Force is a history of the British raiding unit formed in 1942, covering its Channel missions, the disastrous Acquaint operation, later Sark raids and the unit's eventual break-up. The listing describes it as a 357-page English Kindle edition with screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.
At a glance
- Follows the SSRF from its formation in February 1942 through its dissolution in early 1943.
- Covers three successful cross-Channel missions, the disastrous fourth operation and raids on Sark.
- Discusses figures including Gus March-Phillips, Geoffrey Appleyard, Anders Lassen, Graham Hayes and Andre Desgranges.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The narrative covers both mission planning and outcomes, including operational setbacks and losses.
- The book includes individual profiles alongside the unit's raid history.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Pen and Sword Military |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 23, 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 357 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1473830585 |
| File size | 16.1 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in British special operations and wartime naval raids.
- Readers looking for a focused account of an obscure World War II unit and its personnel.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad overview of the entire Second World War rather than a focused unit history.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
62% 62% - 4 stars
29% 29% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
3% 3% - 1 star
1% 1%
Aggregate customer ratings lean positive overall, with most ratings in the four- and five-star categories, but a smaller range of lower ratings is also present. Without written feedback, these figures do not explain what readers valued or disliked. They indicate reception only and cannot establish whether the focused account suits a particular reader's interests.
Frequently asked questions
What period does the book cover?
The account focuses on the SSRF from its formation in February 1942 to its break-up in early 1943.
Which operations are discussed?
The listing says it covers three successful cross-Channel missions, the disastrous fourth operation, and later raids on Sark.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
The listing states that screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise and Page Flip are enabled. X-Ray is not enabled.
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