A delightful account of life in battle and between battles. It is by turns gripping, exciting, colourful, authentic and human.

Firetrench

If you never tire of listening to wartime anecdotes or you’re too young to remember the old boy down the pub or you never heard your grandfather’s tales then this book is for you. Keep both hands on the handlebars, watch out for the shell holes and ride off somewhere quiet with a copy!

War History Online

This is a fighting solder's account of war described in vivid terms of his and his fellow commandos' experiences and emotions.

Britain at War

It is a richly detailed account and would be worthy of mention if it were just that of an ordinary infantryman's experience, but it is all the more valuable as the lot of the despatch rider has never received much attention. While it provides a superb insight into their role, it also gives a precious perspective on the activities of No.41 Commando as Mitchell came into contact with all elements of the unit and this level of access afforded him a point of view which few others could enjoy.

Pegasus Archive

A really good read, and a fascinating perspective on life for a Commando during this period.

Military Modelling