The book, British Commandos In Action (# 8) represents a concise but authoritative review of the British Commandos who operated with lethal force during World War II.  Masters with the knife and silencer the various British Commando units operated largely behind the cloak of darkness and were greatly feared by the Germans.  "British Commandos In Action (# 8)" reviews their training, the many operations they undertook during the war, and organization.  Also reviewed are the various weapons utilized by this now legendary military unit.  The major sections of this book are as follows: 1) Training; 2) Raids in Norway - The Lofoten Islands And Vaagso; 3) St Nazaire And Madagascar; 4) Dieppe; 5) Middle East Commando And Layforce; 6) Operations in the Mediterranean 1943-1945; 7) Preparations for Overlord - Through The Conquest of Germany; 8) The Far East; 9) Royal Marine Commandos; 10) Royal Naval Commandos and 11) Combined Operations Assault - Pilotage Parties (COPPs).  In addition to an informative narrative, "British Commandos In Action (# 8)" includes the following features: 1) Approximately 103 black and white photographs; 2) About 20 black and white illustrations; 3) 1 map; 4) 10 full color soldier and uniform illustrations and 5) 2 color cover paintings.  This book is 50 pages and is in new condition.  The author is Leroy Thompson with Ken MacSwan (colorist) and Joe Sewell (illustrations).  Edition published in 1987.