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Back Cover Summary[]

Just say the word "Salerno" to a British soldier - and watch his eyes. You'll see a sudden pride shine in them…for Salerno was the blood bath of the invasion of Italy, a bullet-torn beach-head that made every man who even landed on it a hero.

Here is their glorious story.

Introduction by Calum Laird, Editor[]

Like the decade in which it was conceived, this story from the Sixties certainly swings along. In places it crackles forward with high-speed action then it swings right back to a walking pace. That that is very much the experience of men at war is undeniable and underlines that the first Commando creators had first-hand experience of conflict.

Alonso's black-and-white work is more suited to the breakneck speed of the action scenes but he accomplishes himself well elsewhere with faces bang full of character. Ken Barr's brooding cover is simply classic 60s fare.

So, save yourself the cost of a Tardis and travel back in time with us. Read on.

Misc[]

Issue 71

I F C: Stars of Sport - Robbie Brightwell (Athletics)

I B C: Legends of the West - Wyatt Earp

Issue 555

I F C: The Aquanauts - Loch Ness Submarine

I B C: Save the Set! - Joe Bugner

Issue 4640

I F C: Gold Collection - Sky Drop write-up

I B C: Into Action - Hotspur Glider

Author's title: Send for the Sappers

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