The Complete History Of The SAS: The Full Story of the World's Most Feared Special Forces

by Barry Davies, Nigel McCrery

Fifty years after its inception, the Special Air Service (SAS) is famous the world over. When its soldiers do battle, news spreads like wildfire. SAS actions are normally swift and very hard-hitting, like the spectacular hostage rescue at the London Iranian Embassy and their work in the Middle East. Now The Complete History of the SAS details the incredible missions and stealth operations of one of Britain's most secret organizations. Few would believe that the SAS contains only 200 men, rigorously selected, highly trained and with a spirit to dare. They will go, willingly, deep behind enemy lines, take on incredible odds, and risk their lives to rescue others. They fought side by side with US forces in both wars in the Gulf. This is the full, inside story of the most famous special forces regiment in the world, with hundreds of photographs, many previously unpublished.

Genres: Military Fiction, History, Military History

223 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Sean Flatley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant non-fiction SAS soldier history book

This is a brilliant book on the history of the Special Air Services founded in the summer of 1941 in Egypt.
I have read many SAS history books, but for me was a read of a book. It is enriched with lots of antidote and stories of the SAS from world war two to now.
Overall I throughly enjoyed reading this book. I would happily reread it again soon.
Best wishes Ex RE Sapper

[Martin Groenewoud · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting reading about the history of the SAS and its 'missions', some parts of the book goes into a lot of detail which in itself it great but could become a bit too much for the non-military reader. Overall a great book to read.

[Hayes · Rating 4 out of 5]

78/100 It's a pretty good book. However, I found the formal manner in which the book is written dislikable. I would've liked some personal stories too. It's truly amazing what these guys do... I recommend reading this book.