Litani River is the untold story of No.11 (Scottish) Commando’s daring raid behind enemy lines on 9-10 June 1941. The book follows the unit’s officers and men from its formation in Galashiels, through arduous commando training on the Isle of Arran, and their hard fought battle at Litani River.

During 9/10 June 1941, No.11 (Scottish) Commando took part in Operation Exporter – the invasion of Vichy French controlled Syria and Lebanon, where they carried out the first opposed amphibious landing on an occupied shore by a complete Commando unit.