The Complete History of the SAS: The World's Most Feared Elite Fighting Force

by Nigel McCrery, Andy McNab (Foreword by)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787396876
Publisher:	Welbeck Publishing Group Limited
Publication date:	07/13/2021
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	16 - 18 Years

About the Author

Nigel McCrery was a policeman but left to study History and went on to work for the BBC's drama department. Credits he lists are the award-winning All The King's Men, Silent Witness and New Tricks. He has written several crime novels, including the Detective Inspector Lapslie series.

BARRY DAVIES B.E.M. was a member of the SAS for 18 years and saw action around the world. He received the British Empire Medal for his help in resolving the Mogadishu Hijack. He worked with high-level military technology and regularly appeared in the media as a military expert until his death in 2016.

Andy McNab is the bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero, as well as many other fiction and non-fiction books.

Table of Contents

Preface Barry Davies 6

Foreword Andy McNab 7

Introduction 11

1 The 'Originals' 13

2 1940s - The Early History of the Regiment 19

3 1950s - Jungle Training and Desert Ops 62

4 1960s - From the Jungle to the Desert 87

5 1970s - Oman to Northern Ireland 122

6 1980s - Northern Ireland to Gibraltar 179

7 1990s - Central America to the Gulf 216

8 2000s-The SAS Today 243

9 After the Regiment 284

Epilogue 308

Appendix I Victoria Cross Awards 309

Appendix II Roll Call 22 SAS 318

Chronology 323

Bibliography 327

Picture credits 329

Index 330