| Entry Text: | HAMPSHIRE, A. Cecil. The Secret Navies. 272p., bibliog., illus., index. London: Kimber, 1978. ISBN: 0718301951.
Describes three irregular naval units. They were concerned with the landing of agents in and out of occupied Europe; Marines undertaking special operations from cockles - including the "Cockleshell Heroes"; and an Intelligence Assault Unit which aimed to capture enemy documents while moving with or ahead of assault troops. |
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