Speed, Aggression, Surprise - The Secret Origins of the Special Air Service

''Awesome!'' ANDY McNAB ''You must read this book'' Colonel TIM COLLINS OBE ''Extraordinary'' Sir RANULPH FIENNES Forget what you thought you knew. Discover the REAL story of how the SAS was created. From ex-SAS Commander Tom Petch, this is the never-before-told story of how the world''s preeminent Special Forces came into existence. Flashing between dramatic accounts from the frontlines and power negotiations in Westminster, it''s an adventure that reaches from the trenches of the Western Front to piracy in the deserts of North Africa, to the final assault on Germany. Centred around a group of insubordinate mavericks who didn''t fit into the military hierarchy, and featuring a lot of alcohol, amphetamines and grenades, this is the real story of the SAS as you have never seen it before. ''Gripping and fascinating... Packed with unforgettable characters and thrilling adventures'' WILL IREDALE, bestselling author of The Pathfinders

Product details

• Authors: Tom Petch
• Publisher: Allen Lane
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 20.07.2023
• EAN: 9780753559406
• ISBN: 978-0-7535-5940-6
• Dimensions: 126 mm x 200 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book; military history, HISTORY / Military / Special Forces, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Warfare and defence, Air forces and warfare, Special and elite forces, War & defence operations, HISTORY / Military / Aviation & Space, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General