Rogue heroes

The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War

Pages: 400
Published: 2016
Language: English

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Discover the origins of Britain's elite Special Air Service (SAS) through the daring vision of David Stirling. This account details how Stirling, alongside Jock Lewes, forged a revolutionary fighting force that reshaped World War II combat. Drawing on unprecedented access to SAS archives, the book reveals the exploits of these men who faced the Nazis in Africa and Europe, laying the groundwork for modern special forces.

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About the authorBen Macintyre