Commando

The Inside Story of Britain’s Royal Marines

Monty Halls

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BBC Books
02 April 2023

Military history; Naval forces & warfare; Military tactics

The all-access account of the work of the modern Royal Marine Commandos by celebrated former Marine Monty Halls - now in paperback.

'Truly incredible' - Bear Grylls

'Barnstorming' - Sir Ranulph Fiennes

The Royal Marine Commandos have become a byword for elite raiding skills and cutting-edge military operations. They are globally renowned, yet shrouded in mystery. With unique insight and authority, Commando captures the essence and heart of this revered military unit then and now, exploring their role patrolling the high seas and policing coastlines around the globe, and revealing their rich history and what it means to win and wear the legendary green beret.

With full and exclusive access to every level of the organisation, author and former Royal Marine Monty Halls tells the real stories of extraordinary individuals through a period of historic global unrest- from Future Commando forces on high-profile drug busts to Mountain Leaders training across glaciers north of the Arctic Circle; from medics who serve as global first responders in conflict to wounded veterans raising vast sums to support their brethren in the Corps Family. These are the modern vanguard of a legendary unit, descendants of the misfits and eccentrics who were so effective and feared in WW2 that Hitler famously ordered them to be shot on sight.

Accompanying a major BBC series on the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, Commandos is an unforgettable glimpse into a rarified world of danger, drama, and valour.

By: Monty Halls
Imprint: BBC Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 262g
ISBN: 9781785947742
ISBN 10: 1785947745
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 02 April 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Monty Halls is a former Royal Marines Officer who served for over a decade. His subsequent career as an expedition leader, broadcaster and travel writer 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, and he is a passionate supporter of the RM Charity in their efforts to raise funds for the veteran community. He is married to Tam and has two daughters Isla and Molly - the latter being the only team he's worked with that continues to bamboozle him.