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Rogue Heroes

Author : Ben Macintyre
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 1101904178
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Rogue Heroes written by Ben Macintyre and published by Crown. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The incredible untold story of World War II’s greatest secret fighting force, as told by the modern master of wartime intrigue—now a limited series on Epix! “Reads like a mashup of The Dirty Dozen and The Great Escape, with a sprinkling of Ocean’s 11 thrown in for good measure.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times ONE OF NPR’S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • “Rogue Heroes is a ripping good read.”—Washington Post (10 Best Books of the Year) Britain’s Special Air Service—or SAS—was the brainchild of David Stirling, a young aristocrat whose aimlessness belied a remarkable strategic mind. Where most of his colleagues looked at a World War II battlefield map and saw a protracted struggle, Stirling saw an opportunity: given a small number of elite men, he could parachute behind Nazi lines and sabotage their airplanes and supplies. Defying his superiors’ conventional wisdom, Stirling assembled a revolutionary fighting force that would upend not just the balance of the war, but the nature of combat itself. Bringing his keen eye for detail to a riveting wartime narrative, Ben Macintyre uses his unprecedented access to the SAS archives to shine a light on a legendary unit long shrouded in secrecy.

SAS : Phantoms of War

Author : David Horner
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 1741764866
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (417 download)

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Download or read book SAS : Phantoms of War written by David Horner and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2002-04-01 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SAS: Phantoms of War is the history of the Australian Special Air Service. Originally published as SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle in 1989, and a bestseller since then, this edition has been updated to include details of the SAS's activities in the 1990s and into the 21st century. Based on patrol reports and interviews with participants, this Australian military classic tells the fascinating story of the formation of the SAS, its secret role in Borneo during confrontation with Indonesia and its operations in Vietnam. The SAS operated deep behind enemy lines, conducting surveillance at close range, poised to spring into violent action at need. It was with good reason the Viet Cong came to call them Ma Rung-'phantoms of the jungle'. After Vietnam, the SAS formed a crack counter-terrorist force, ready to defend Australia. It became involved in action in Somalia, Kuwait and East Timor in the 1990s and, in 2000, the security of the Sydney Olympic Games. SAS: Phantoms of War tells the story of a highly disciplined force operating secretly at the cutting edge of Australia's defence in war and peace.

Ghost Force

Author : Ken Connor
Publisher : Phoenix
ISBN 13 : 9780304363674
Total Pages : 559 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (636 download)

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Download or read book Ghost Force written by Ken Connor and published by Phoenix. This book was released on 1998 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing explosive details of operations unknown even to 99% of serving SAS men, this is the definitive history of the regiment written by an ex-SAS soldier of 23 years' experience. Connor reveals how the assassination of President Kennedy gave the SAS truly global significance. He tells the truth about SAS involvement in the Falklands War and the Gulf War and about their operation against the IRA in Gibraltar. Compiled from personal experience and the eye-witness accounts of friends and colleagues, this book reveals the inside story of SAS operations in both conventional war and counter-terrorist operations. 'Controversial, blistering and unique' - Andy McNab

The SAS in World War II

Author : Gavin Mortimer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472808762
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book The SAS in World War II written by Gavin Mortimer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gripping history of the SAS in World War II, supported by a collection of rare images from the SAS Regimental Association. The SAS are among the best-trained and most effective Special Forces units in existence. This book is the incredible story of their origins, told in their own words. During the summer of 1941, a young Scots Guard officer called David Stirling persuaded MEHQ to give its backing to a small band of 60 men christened 'L Detachment'. With a wealth of stunning photographs, many from the SAS Regimental Association, the book captures the danger and excitement of the initial SAS raids against Axis airfields during the Desert War, the battles in Italy and those following the D-Day landings, as well as the dramatic final push into Germany itself and the discovery of such Nazi horrors as Belsen. An exhaustive account of an elite organization's formative years, The SAS in World War II is the fruit of Gavin Mortimer's expertise and his unprecedented access to the archives of the SAS Regimental Association. Incorporating interviews with the surviving veterans, it is the definitive account of the regiment's glorious achievements in the years from 1941 to 1945.

The History of the SAS

Author : Chris Ryan
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1529324661
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (293 download)

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Download or read book The History of the SAS written by Chris Ryan and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-11-14 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Drawing on the stories of the soldiers who were there, this dramatic history of the SAS is full of bravado. Forged to fight guerrillas in the sweltering jungles of Malaya... Ryan writes with the authority of a man familiar with every nuance of the regiment's tactics, training, weapons and equipment.' - Sunday Times Culture Tasked with storming mountain strongholds in the desert. Trained to hunt down the world's most wanted terrorists. This is the extraordinary story of 22 SAS. The history of the modern SAS is one of the great successes of post-war Britain. Since it was revived in 1950 to combat Communist insurgents, the Regiment has gone from strength to strength, fighting covert wars in Oman, Borneo, Northern Ireland, the Falklands, the Persian Gulf and beyond. In the process, it has become one of the most indispensable, and at times controversial, units in the British army Today, the SAS is regarded as the world's leading Special Forces unit, renowned for its demanding Selection course and its relentless ability to adapt to the changing nature of warfare. More than anything else, however, it is the determination and ingenuity of the SAS soldiers that has made the Regiment what it is today. Drawing on his extensive network of contacts and his own experiences, Chris Ryan tells the story of the men on the ground. From the earliest patrols in the Malayan jungle, through to the storming of the Iranian Embassy, the daring raids behind enemy lines in the Gulf War, and up-to-minute missions to capture or kill notorious terrorists - this is the gripping, no-holds-barred account of Regiment operations. Above all, it is a story of elite soldiers fighting, and triumphing, against seemingly impossible odds.

Special Force

Author : Alastair MacKenzie
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0857721011
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (577 download)

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Download or read book Special Force written by Alastair MacKenzie and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-10-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exploits of the British Army's elite 22nd Special Air Service Regiment - the regiment of the SAS that forms part of the Regular army - are shrouded in mystery and myths abound about its members. But what is the truth behind the public facade of clinical professionalism? How has such a small regiment attracted so many weighty legends? And what is the purpose of the SAS in the 21st century? "Special Force" provides an original and unusually critical overview of the activities of the SAS from the Malayan Emergency of 1950 to the present day. In the context of a detailed and often controversial analysis of the post-war activities of the Regiment, MacKenzie establishes that the Regiment's almost legendary professional competence is often not backed up by reality. Far from being part of a structured deployment of strategic military assets, MacKenzie argues that the use of the SAS in recent years has been primarily driven by the 'entrepreneurial' actions of a few SAS commanding officers. "Special Force" not only offers a revelatory history of the SAS in the modern period, it is also a disturbing expose of the truth behind the myth. It will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in the British military - past, present and future.

The Phantom Major

Author : Virginia Cowles
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1848849648
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (488 download)

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Download or read book The Phantom Major written by Virginia Cowles and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An action-packed biography of “one of the legitimate storybook heroes of World War II” and the special forces regiment he founded (The New York Times). In the dark and uncertain days of 1941 and 1942, when Rommel’s Afrika Korps was sweeping toward Egypt and the Suez Canal, a small group of daring raiders made history for the Allies. They operated deep behind German lines, driving hundreds of miles through the deserts of North Africa. They hid by day and struck by night, destroying aircraft, blowing up ammunition dumps, derailing trains, and killing many times their own number. These men were the Special Air Service. The SAS was the brainchild of David Stirling, a deceptively mild-mannered man with a brilliant idea. Under his command, small teams of resourceful, highly trained men penetrated beyond the front lines of the opposing armies and wreaked havoc where the Germans least expected it. From Virginia Cowles, whose biographies have been praised as “splendidly readable” (Sunday Times) and “fascinating” (Kirkus Reviews), this is a classic account of these raids, an amazing tale of courage, impudence, and daring packed with action and high adventure. Her narrative, based on the eyewitness testimony of the men who took part, gives a compelling insight into the early years of the SAS.

The Complete History of the SAS

Author : Nigel McCrery
Publisher : Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction
ISBN 13 : 1802790667
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book The Complete History of the SAS written by Nigel McCrery and published by Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specializing in covert reconnaissance, counter-terrorism and hostage rescue, the SAS is one of the world's most famous, feared and respected elite fighting forces. This book tells the full, fascinating story of the regiment, from formation in the sand dunes of Africa during World War II to present action in the Middle East, and incorporates jungle, desert and urban warfare, counter-terrorism and an insider's view at the selection and training methods employed by this usually secretive unit. As well as an insightful foreword by Andy McNab - one of the most famous members of the SAS - this revised, updated edition includes completely new chapters, features and information, including Key Missions of WWII, The Battle of Mirbat, Iranian Embassy Siege, Kenyan Hotel Rescue and Victoria Cross Awards.

Secret Operations of the SAS

Author : Mike Ryan
Publisher : Leo Cooper Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Secret Operations of the SAS written by Mike Ryan and published by Leo Cooper Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secret Operations of the SAS charts the early days of the Regiment, and follows their major combat actions right through to their current deployment in the war against terrorism. With specially commissioned colour artwork and rare action photographs, it is a highly illustrated guide to the combat history of the SAS.

Stirling's Men

Author : Gavin Mortimer
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 9780304367061
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Stirling's Men written by Gavin Mortimer and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first ever officially sanctioned history of the SAS in World War II A riveting history book that reads like a novel, STIRLING'S MEN investigates the story of the SAS from its creation by David Stirling to the last battles of World War II. This is the first account of the SAS to be officially supported by the veterans and based on their unique first-hand testimony. Gavin Mortimer weaves their stories together to produce a fabulous page-turning narrative that will capture the imagination.

On Patrol with the SAS

Author : Gary McKay
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1459603621
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book On Patrol with the SAS written by Gary McKay and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stories in this book come from first-hand experiences of the men of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment as they conduct their operations in Borneo and South Vietnam.

True Stories of the SAS

Author : Robin Hunter
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 1780226039
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book True Stories of the SAS written by Robin Hunter and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The soldiers of the SAS are among the most ruthless and efficient in the world. Their daring and determination have made Britain's top-secret military unit one of the most feared and respected special forces in existence. True Stories of the SAS is a history of the deeds done by these lethal men as they faced danger with calm courage. From the parachute raids and jeep attacks of World War II to covert activity in the Gulf War, the SAS have fought in each major conflict of the last fifty years. Their every mission is a tale of inspired strategy and decisive action, from the fight for the German-held islands of the Aegean to the struggle against the Communists in the Malayan jungle and their spectacular success at the Iranian Embassy siege in London. These astonishing stories reveal the bravery, endurance and sheer military brilliance that have made the SAS truly a force to be reckoned with.

The Regiment

Author : Rusty Firmin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472823230
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (728 download)

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Download or read book The Regiment written by Rusty Firmin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its early beginnings in World War II, the Special Air Service (SAS) has won renown in some of the most dramatic, dangerous and controversial military special operations of the 20th century. It is a secretive and mysterious unit, whose operations and internal structures are hidden from the public eye. Now, one of its longest-serving veterans offers a glimpse into the shadowy world of the SAS. Rusty Firmin spent an incredible 15 years with 'The Regiment' and was a key figure in the assault of the Iranian Embassy in London in May 1980. Newly revised and available in paperback, this is the unforgettable chronicle of Rusty's combat experiences – a fascinating and intimate portrayal of what it was like to be part of the world's most respected Special Operations Force.

SAS Band of Brothers

Author : Damien Lewis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781787475250
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (752 download)

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Download or read book SAS Band of Brothers written by Damien Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Still Waters

Author : Nigel McCrery
Publisher : Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
ISBN 13 : 0307388700
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Still Waters written by Nigel McCrery and published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard. This book was released on 2009-07-14 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Razor-sharp and mesmerizingly eerie—with one of the most clever and ruthless villains to appear in ages—Still Waters is a stunning start to an exciting new crime series. DCI Mark Lapslie is called in when the decayed body of an elderly woman is unearthed. The body provides few clues, beyond the fact that the murderer had a deadly knowledge of household plants. The dearth of evidence is not Lapslie’s only problem. He’s just returned to the force after a year trying to overcome the worst symptoms of his synesthesia, a neurological condition that causes him to “taste” sound. The murder appears to be the work of a serial killer who could strike again at any moment, so Lapslie has to find a way to make his synasethsia work for him, not against him. Otherwise the next life taken could be his own.

The True Story of the SAS

Author : Vincent Brugeas
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781849184953
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book The True Story of the SAS written by Vincent Brugeas and published by . This book was released on 2020-11 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true and incredible story of the origins of a unit that would become legendary during the Second World War, and remains to this day one of the best Special Forces outfits in the world.

The Nazi Hunters

Author : Damien Lewis
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1504055551
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Nazi Hunters written by Damien Lewis and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gripping “untold story” of the Secret Hunters, deep-cover British special forces who pursued Nazi fugitives from justice after World War II (Daily Mail). In the late summer of 1944, eighty British Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers undertook a covert commando raid, parachuting behind enemy lines into the Vosges Mountains in occupied France to sabotage Nazi-held roads, railways, and ammo dumps, and assassinate high-ranking German officers, undermining the final stand of Hitler’s Third Reich. Despite their successes, more than half the men were captured, tortured, and executed. Although the SAS was officially dissolved when the war ended, a top-secret black ops unit was formed, under Churchill’s personal command, to hunt down the SS commanders who had murdered their special forces comrades, as well as war criminals from concentration camps who had eluded the Nuremberg trials. Under the cover of full deniability, “The Secret Hunters” waged a covert war of justice and retribution—uncovering the full horror of Hitler’s regime as well as dark secrets of Stalin’s Russia and the growing threat of what would become the Cold War. Finally revealing the fascinating details of the secret postwar mission that became a central part of the SAS’s founding legend, Damien Lewis “delves into some of the darkest days of the regiment’s history to tell a story of tragedy, valor and revenge . . . [a] remarkable story” (War History Online).