The Long Range Desert Group in North Africa CTB Moorcock's evocation of a rich

Moorcock's evocation of a rich

written by acclaimed chef Nick Curtola

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If a hummingbird could outfly a jet plane

The Long Range Desert Group in North Africa CTB Moorcock's evocation of a richFormed in July 1940 for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering behind enemy lines, the Long Range Desert Group was the first British special force unit. In no time the LRDG earned itself an enviable reputation for deep penetration patrols into German and Italian held territory. Its successes on prolonged missions into harsh terrain and under extreme climatic conditions were out of all proportion to its size. Wide ranging military skills, including