The Long Range Desert Group in North Africa

The Long Range Desert Group details the unit's legendary reconnaissance missions and contributions to Allied victory.

Formed 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 wer...