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Churchill's Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of The Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII
In the bleak moments after defeat on mainland Europe in winter 1939, Winston Churchill knew that Britain had to strike back hard. So Britain's wartime leader called for the lightning development of a completely new kind of warfare, recruiting a band of eccentric free-thinking warriors to become the first 'deniable' secret operatives to strike behind enemy lines, offering these volunteers nothing but the potential for glory and all-but-certain death.
Churchill's Secret Warriors tells the story of the daring victories for this small force of 'freelance pirates', undertaking devastatingly effective missions against the Nazis, often dressed in enemy uniforms and with enemy kit, breaking all previously held rules of warfare. Master storyteller Damien Lewis brings the adventures of the secret unit to life, weaving together the stories of the soldiers' brotherhood in this compelling narrative, from the unit's earliest missions to the death of their leader just weeks before the end of the war.
Churchill's Secret Warriors tells the story of the daring victories for this small force of 'freelance pirates', undertaking devastatingly effective missions against the Nazis, often dressed in enemy uniforms and with enemy kit, breaking all previously held rules of warfare. Master storyteller Damien Lewis brings the adventures of the secret unit to life, weaving together the stories of the soldiers' brotherhood in this compelling narrative, from the unit's earliest missions to the death of their leader just weeks before the end of the war.
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First published October 2, 2014
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Damien Lewis
83 books448 followersDamien Lewis became an author largely by accident, when a British publisher asked him if he'd be willing to turn a TV documentary he was working on into a book. That film was shot in the Sudan war zone, and told the story of how Arab tribes seized black African slaves in horrific slave raids. Lewis had been to the Sudan war zone dozens of times over the past decade, reporting on that conflict for the BBC, Channel 4 and US and European broadcasters.
His slavery documentary told the story of a young girl from the Nuba tribe, seized in a raid and sold into slavery in Khartoum, Sudan's capital city, and of her epic escape. The publisher asked Lewis if the Nuba girl would be willing to write her life story as a book, with his help as co-author. The book that they co-wrote was called 'Slave', and it was published to great acclaim, becoming a number one bestseller and being translated into some 30 lanc guages worldwide. It won several awards and has been made into a feature film.
Over the preceding fifteen years Lewis had reported from many war, conflict and disaster zones – including Sudan, Sierra Leone, Eritrea, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Iraq, Syria, Burma, Afghanistan and the Balkans (see Author's Gallery). He (and his film crew) traveled into such areas with aid workers, the British or allied military, UN forces or local military groups, or very much under their own steam. He reported on the horror and human impact of war, as well as the drama of conflict itself. Often, he worked alone. Often, he filmed his own material over extended periods of time living in the war or conflict zone.
During a decade spent reporting from around the world Lewis lived in deserts, rainforests, jungles and chaotic third world cities. In his work and travels he met and interviewed people smugglers, diamond miners, Catholic priests 'gone native', desert nomads, un-contacted tribes, aid workers, bush pilots, arms dealers, genocidal leaders, peacekeepers, game wardens, slum kids, world presidents, heroin traffickers, rebel warlords, child prostitutes, Islamist terrorists, Hindu holy men, mercenaries, bush doctors, soldiers, commanders and spies. He was injured, and was hospitalised with bizarre tropical diseases – including flesh-eating bacteria, worms that burrow through the skin and septicemia – but survived all that and continued to report.
It was only natural that having seen so much of global conflict he would be drawn to stories of war, terrorism, espionage and the often dark causes behind such conflicts when he started writing books. Having written a number of true stories, in 2006 he was chosen as one of the 'nation's 20 favourite authors' and wrote his first fiction, Desert Claw, for the British Government's Quick Read initiative. Desert Claw tells of a group of ex-Special Forces soldiers sent into Iraq to retrieve a looted Van Gogh painting, with a savage twist to the tale. That fiction was followed up by Cobra Gold, an equally compelling tale of global drama and intrigue and shadowy betrayal.
Damien Lewis's work, books and films have won the Index on Censorship (UK), CECRA (Spain), Project Censored (US), Commonwealth Relations (UK), Discovery-NHK BANFF (Canada), Rory Peck (UK), BBC One World (UK), BBC-WWF Wildscreen (UK), International Peace Prize (US), Elle Magazine Grande Prix (US), Victor Gollanz (Germany), and BBC One World (UK) Awards. He is a Fellow of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
His slavery documentary told the story of a young girl from the Nuba tribe, seized in a raid and sold into slavery in Khartoum, Sudan's capital city, and of her epic escape. The publisher asked Lewis if the Nuba girl would be willing to write her life story as a book, with his help as co-author. The book that they co-wrote was called 'Slave', and it was published to great acclaim, becoming a number one bestseller and being translated into some 30 lanc guages worldwide. It won several awards and has been made into a feature film.
Over the preceding fifteen years Lewis had reported from many war, conflict and disaster zones – including Sudan, Sierra Leone, Eritrea, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Iraq, Syria, Burma, Afghanistan and the Balkans (see Author's Gallery). He (and his film crew) traveled into such areas with aid workers, the British or allied military, UN forces or local military groups, or very much under their own steam. He reported on the horror and human impact of war, as well as the drama of conflict itself. Often, he worked alone. Often, he filmed his own material over extended periods of time living in the war or conflict zone.
During a decade spent reporting from around the world Lewis lived in deserts, rainforests, jungles and chaotic third world cities. In his work and travels he met and interviewed people smugglers, diamond miners, Catholic priests 'gone native', desert nomads, un-contacted tribes, aid workers, bush pilots, arms dealers, genocidal leaders, peacekeepers, game wardens, slum kids, world presidents, heroin traffickers, rebel warlords, child prostitutes, Islamist terrorists, Hindu holy men, mercenaries, bush doctors, soldiers, commanders and spies. He was injured, and was hospitalised with bizarre tropical diseases – including flesh-eating bacteria, worms that burrow through the skin and septicemia – but survived all that and continued to report.
It was only natural that having seen so much of global conflict he would be drawn to stories of war, terrorism, espionage and the often dark causes behind such conflicts when he started writing books. Having written a number of true stories, in 2006 he was chosen as one of the 'nation's 20 favourite authors' and wrote his first fiction, Desert Claw, for the British Government's Quick Read initiative. Desert Claw tells of a group of ex-Special Forces soldiers sent into Iraq to retrieve a looted Van Gogh painting, with a savage twist to the tale. That fiction was followed up by Cobra Gold, an equally compelling tale of global drama and intrigue and shadowy betrayal.
Damien Lewis's work, books and films have won the Index on Censorship (UK), CECRA (Spain), Project Censored (US), Commonwealth Relations (UK), Discovery-NHK BANFF (Canada), Rory Peck (UK), BBC One World (UK), BBC-WWF Wildscreen (UK), International Peace Prize (US), Elle Magazine Grande Prix (US), Victor Gollanz (Germany), and BBC One World (UK) Awards. He is a Fellow of the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
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August 7, 2021
This is a true story of a group of mavericks gathered together to undertake 'butcher and bolt'raids to strike fear into the hearts of and disrupt the enemy in World War II. The real-life feats of derring-do are something you'd expect to read in the Commando or Victor comics of my youth, but unfortunately so is the writing. The lazy stereotypes of nasty nazis, cowardly Italians and heroic Greek partisans are given the full outing along with every cliche describing a battle there is. The only thing missing to go along with the italicised 'Kerboom' in the book is an 'Achtung! Englander schweinehund'. My 9 year old self gave this 5 stars, my 54 year old self 1, so I've met in the middle and rounded it up because it is fast paced.
October 11, 2018
3.5 stars
A very interesting account of the British special forces or SAS formed during ww2 that were involved in many vital missions and heroic action that gave a start to unconventional war fare.
It was well written and put together. But it lacked in some ways like going in depth regarding the missions, soldiers and the surrounding atmosphere involving the war.
It was a new side if ww2 that is not talked about much. I was very intrigued to find more about these soldiers who in their own way and according to their own rules, waged a war against the enemy that largely contributed to the war effort.
A very interesting account of the British special forces or SAS formed during ww2 that were involved in many vital missions and heroic action that gave a start to unconventional war fare.
It was well written and put together. But it lacked in some ways like going in depth regarding the missions, soldiers and the surrounding atmosphere involving the war.
It was a new side if ww2 that is not talked about much. I was very intrigued to find more about these soldiers who in their own way and according to their own rules, waged a war against the enemy that largely contributed to the war effort.
July 10, 2022
8/10. Mostly a biography of Anders Lassen's war exploits, which were quite amazing. Doesn't really give an overview of the significance of the exploits. But it reads like a novel and keeps you turning the pages.
February 22, 2021
Interesting background on SAS operations in WW2.
Almost cornily written. Germans are all Nazis. So many jackboots. Maybe this was part of the way people thought back then?
Felt very xenophobic towards Germans.
Interesting to hear what was done in the Mediterranian and particularly the Aegean.
Almost cornily written. Germans are all Nazis. So many jackboots. Maybe this was part of the way people thought back then?
Felt very xenophobic towards Germans.
Interesting to hear what was done in the Mediterranian and particularly the Aegean.
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May 24, 2024Life is short. Don't read badly written books.
To elaborate, I am thirty-eight pages in and have already encountered about a dozen 'boy's own' hero-worshipping expressions. Having already read Giles Milton's nicely researched book written for adults on this subject, I am giving this one a pass.
To elaborate, I am thirty-eight pages in and have already encountered about a dozen 'boy's own' hero-worshipping expressions. Having already read Giles Milton's nicely researched book written for adults on this subject, I am giving this one a pass.
January 21, 2017
Engaging, exciting, educational. Reads like a novel but it is amazing because it is true. Great way to fill in your knowledge and understanding of WWII.
September 14, 2025
Annoyingly, I had made quite some headway with this book, thinking it seemed familiar, before the penny dropped and I realised it is just The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare which I had previously read.
Still, it's a jolly good read that seems too much of a 'boys own adventure' to be real. The book captures the essence of war in the desert, and the battered 8th Army was forced to wage a clandestine war of hit and run. It also highlights the incredible daring and the risks taken by those in the commando forces. It is interesting to find a book on the SAS that deals so closely with the men behind the legends and shows them warts and all and portrays in a very matter of fact manner the extraordinary heroics they performed.
As always with books of this type, once there is the slightest whiff of the SAS, everybody else is overshadowed. Although acknowledgement is given to the Long Range Desert Group, its contributions and experience are largely brushed over despite being formed before the SAS and operating successfully for long periods behind enemy lines. Traversing the desert in the style of Explorer/ geographers like Bagnoll the LRDG laid the path for what was to follow. They were far more than the taxi service this book largely presents tham as.
Still, it's a jolly good read that seems too much of a 'boys own adventure' to be real. The book captures the essence of war in the desert, and the battered 8th Army was forced to wage a clandestine war of hit and run. It also highlights the incredible daring and the risks taken by those in the commando forces. It is interesting to find a book on the SAS that deals so closely with the men behind the legends and shows them warts and all and portrays in a very matter of fact manner the extraordinary heroics they performed.
As always with books of this type, once there is the slightest whiff of the SAS, everybody else is overshadowed. Although acknowledgement is given to the Long Range Desert Group, its contributions and experience are largely brushed over despite being formed before the SAS and operating successfully for long periods behind enemy lines. Traversing the desert in the style of Explorer/ geographers like Bagnoll the LRDG laid the path for what was to follow. They were far more than the taxi service this book largely presents tham as.
February 24, 2024
An excellently written and researched account of a niche and clandestine corner of history. The post-humorous spotlight cast upon the daring actions of the Maid Honour’s crew, the Small Scale Raiding Force, and the continuing exploits of Anders Lassen are nothing short of enthralling.
There is a lot of humanity within in this book, and the insights into the minds and psyche of good men committing and witnessing awful things but persisting on because it was what had to be done does provide a further reminder of the horrors of war and the personal toll it takes on the survivors of it.
There is a lot of humanity within in this book, and the insights into the minds and psyche of good men committing and witnessing awful things but persisting on because it was what had to be done does provide a further reminder of the horrors of war and the personal toll it takes on the survivors of it.
December 7, 2021
I really this account of special forces in WW2. It primarily focussed on Anders Lassen journey through the war. If this was fiction people would say it was too far fetched - some of what these men achieved was amazing.
March 14, 2024
Very fun. Classic espionage and sabotage but in real life. Super action packed, but had some interesting bits of psychoanalysis every now and then too. Really interesting history of the beginnings of modern black ops.
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November 8, 2024A fascinating history I knew nothing about. I was surprised by how much resistance existed from regular forces against these shock troops. It wasn't an easy endeavor and the cost was everything if caught by the Germans.
May 29, 2024
Fantastic read! Highly recommend.
February 12, 2024
This was a great read
Not usually a review guy but this book was amazing and so glad I found it before the movie came out.
What an incredible story this was. There are so many stories about WWII that are out there. This is one worth reading
Not usually a review guy but this book was amazing and so glad I found it before the movie came out.
What an incredible story this was. There are so many stories about WWII that are out there. This is one worth reading
June 19, 2020
Having just finished a lengthy biography of Winston Churchill and recognised his importance during the Second World War I felt drawn to read this book about those soldiers who did so much in what was Special Services. I thought at first that this book would be just an historical account.....but it was more than that....an actual description of actions by those brave men written as in real time and with full description of the actual men and all they did.
Of particular note was Anderson Larsen:-
Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen, VC, MC & Two Bars was a highly decorated Danish soldier, who was the only non-Commonwealth recipient of the British Victoria Cross in the Second World War.
As a lover of history I had a bit of knowledge of him and in this book learned so much more about him. The book focussed a great deal on all of his missions and I was so gripped by his courage and bravery particularly in all he did in Crete and the other occupied islands.
The book does not hold back on what he and his soldiers had to do and on how vicious and ruthless the Nazis were.
The book ends sadly just as the war in Europe was concluding with the death of Anders Larsen.....who showed his bravery in his actions that led to his death.
A great book to read.
Of particular note was Anderson Larsen:-
Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen, VC, MC & Two Bars was a highly decorated Danish soldier, who was the only non-Commonwealth recipient of the British Victoria Cross in the Second World War.
As a lover of history I had a bit of knowledge of him and in this book learned so much more about him. The book focussed a great deal on all of his missions and I was so gripped by his courage and bravery particularly in all he did in Crete and the other occupied islands.
The book does not hold back on what he and his soldiers had to do and on how vicious and ruthless the Nazis were.
The book ends sadly just as the war in Europe was concluding with the death of Anders Larsen.....who showed his bravery in his actions that led to his death.
A great book to read.
September 29, 2021
This book is excellent. Reading almost like a thriller, it carries you along as the evolution of the Special Boat Service unfolds before your eyes. It tracks the career and exploits of its protagonist, Anders Lassen, from the first, unbelievable raid, through to his last patrol of the war. The courage and sheer chutzpah of those involved often defies belief, but is all the more compelling as a result. Having read several books about the birth of the Special Air Service I was pleasantly surprised that this focuses more exclusively on the SBS; whilst technically the same force during the war, the development of the SBS as a separate entity is interesting, and the decidedly naval aspects of the roles and operations depicted is clear justification for their ultimate subordination to the Royal Marines and Royal Navy. My only (very minor) observation is that this is less about the unit as a whole, and more about the career and exploits of Anders Lassen. Whilst the two are closely intertwined, this text is almost uniquely dedicated to him and his adventures - this is no bad thing, and remains fascinating in its own right, but if one is looking for a broader, more holistic analysis of the unit then this is slightly lacking.
April 1, 2025
A Thrilling and Insightful Look at WWII’s Covert Operations ★★★★☆
Churchill’s Secret Warriors by Damien Lewis offers a fascinating and in-depth look at the covert operations carried out by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II. The book focuses on the daring and often dangerous missions undertaken by agents working behind enemy lines to sabotage the Axis powers and assist resistance movements across Europe. Lewis does an excellent job of bringing these unsung heroes and their incredible acts of bravery into the spotlight.
The narrative is well-paced and filled with suspense, as Lewis highlights the high-stakes world of espionage, betrayal, and survival. The individuals at the heart of the story are portrayed with empathy, showing their determination and the personal cost of their work. The blend of historical detail with gripping, real-life action makes this an engaging read.
However, the book can occasionally feel a bit scattered, especially when shifting between different missions and characters,
Churchill’s Secret Warriors by Damien Lewis offers a fascinating and in-depth look at the covert operations carried out by the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II. The book focuses on the daring and often dangerous missions undertaken by agents working behind enemy lines to sabotage the Axis powers and assist resistance movements across Europe. Lewis does an excellent job of bringing these unsung heroes and their incredible acts of bravery into the spotlight.
The narrative is well-paced and filled with suspense, as Lewis highlights the high-stakes world of espionage, betrayal, and survival. The individuals at the heart of the story are portrayed with empathy, showing their determination and the personal cost of their work. The blend of historical detail with gripping, real-life action makes this an engaging read.
However, the book can occasionally feel a bit scattered, especially when shifting between different missions and characters,
April 6, 2021
A book filled of daring-do focussed on the exploits of the origins of the SAS/SBS and particularly Anders Lassen, VC, MC & Two Bars a Danish soldier, who was the only non-Commonwealth recipient of the British Victoria Cross in the Second World War and was awarded the Military Cross 3 times.
It is said that James Bond is based on a mixture of Lassen and some of his comrades although the real testament to the men of this irregular force are not only the medals awarded to the various members but to the fact that a statue of Lassen at SAS 'HQ' in Hereford as we all as in his native Copenhagen.
The audacity and bravery of the men who undertook the missions are well represented in this book as well as the close shaves and importance of what they achieved. It reads as a boys own adventure but was very real as the names of those that didn't make it can testify.
It is said that James Bond is based on a mixture of Lassen and some of his comrades although the real testament to the men of this irregular force are not only the medals awarded to the various members but to the fact that a statue of Lassen at SAS 'HQ' in Hereford as we all as in his native Copenhagen.
The audacity and bravery of the men who undertook the missions are well represented in this book as well as the close shaves and importance of what they achieved. It reads as a boys own adventure but was very real as the names of those that didn't make it can testify.
January 21, 2025
this was pretty cool read, feels like a novel but is essentially a dramatic reconstruction of real events. lewis states in the opening that he has pieced this together with the help of veteran survivors and their recollections as well as family members, diary entries and military files. a really wild story from start to finish and an element of WWII i knew nothing about so i also feel like ive learned something.
anders lassen’s dedication to his cause, devotion to his men and virtually suicidal bravery were also pretty inspiring and i’m glad i now know his name.
100% will recommend to my dad (if anyone else’s father is a cliché of a middle aged man and obsessed with WWII you shld recommend it to them too)
side note: fuck churchill tho that guy was mad racist
anders lassen’s dedication to his cause, devotion to his men and virtually suicidal bravery were also pretty inspiring and i’m glad i now know his name.
100% will recommend to my dad (if anyone else’s father is a cliché of a middle aged man and obsessed with WWII you shld recommend it to them too)
side note: fuck churchill tho that guy was mad racist
June 17, 2019
I wanted to read this as I felt those who were so brave deserved their stories to be known & also to add a little balance to my opinion of Churchill.
This book achieved both, I am in awe of the achievements of these men.
Their bravery, endurance & skill is beyond comprehension.
Their sacrifice was huge, those who survived lived with tortuous memories. Those who died did so with so much courage, knowing that such a sacrifice might be required & continuing regardless.
An amazing section of history & I hope one that never needs repeating.
This book achieved both, I am in awe of the achievements of these men.
Their bravery, endurance & skill is beyond comprehension.
Their sacrifice was huge, those who survived lived with tortuous memories. Those who died did so with so much courage, knowing that such a sacrifice might be required & continuing regardless.
An amazing section of history & I hope one that never needs repeating.
September 27, 2023
This is a pretty good tale of the precursors of special forces/black ops soldiers who got Churchill's go-ahead to ignore the usual rules of warfare and use all means they could think of to undermine the Nazis, sometimes with amazing success. They used deception and bravado to great effect, all the while putting themselves in great danger of capture (which they considered a fate worse than death) and death. Some of the more regular military men scoffed at or were alarmed by their tactics, but they worked, and saved a lot of people from the tyranny and destruction of Nazi occupation.
August 29, 2017
Picked this up in London at Churchill's War Rooms. Unbelievable but true story of 24yo Anders Lassen, who died a hero, fighting Nazis in Italy. Inspiring, funny, dramatic... it's no wonder his story sparked the creation of James Bond. It's just incredible the sacrifices these young men made to defeat Nazis, especially when we compare their acts of courage to the alt-right cowards tearing up their own country today, instigated by the coward-in-chief.
October 22, 2017
Exploding from the first page, onward, this tome leaves nothing wanting to those looking for an adrenaline- fueled gallop through war-torn Europe.
The vivid descriptions of the individual clandestine actions taken upon harbors, small island outposts, and Nazi strongholds, provides for a breathtakingly good accounting of each soldier's achievements.
This is a must "read, or at least listen-to," , as far as I'm concerned.
The vivid descriptions of the individual clandestine actions taken upon harbors, small island outposts, and Nazi strongholds, provides for a breathtakingly good accounting of each soldier's achievements.
This is a must "read, or at least listen-to," , as far as I'm concerned.
April 24, 2023
Rather than focus on one character throughout, the book is a suspenseful story of the black ops unit employed by Britain during WW2.
Not bogged down by the governmental or political behind the scenes, it focuses on the front lines with awe inspiring details of each operation, some of which so heroic and outrageous you often find yourself wondering if you’re reading a true history account, or a Hollywood screenplay.
Not bogged down by the governmental or political behind the scenes, it focuses on the front lines with awe inspiring details of each operation, some of which so heroic and outrageous you often find yourself wondering if you’re reading a true history account, or a Hollywood screenplay.
March 4, 2024
I came away unsure just how much I learned overall about the SOE since most of the book follows the exploits of Anders Lassen, the Danish lad who was such a larger than life leader in the Aegean campaign. Agents in other places are mentioned, but their tales go untold in this volume.
Still, it is a good and very interesting read - certainly useful as inspiration and as a titanic corrective to the film that is being made.
Still, it is a good and very interesting read - certainly useful as inspiration and as a titanic corrective to the film that is being made.
June 21, 2024
This book is the stuff whereby heroes become legends
This absolutely phenomenal book recounts the total heroism and personal sacrifice displayed by an unorthodox unit who totally took the concept of asymmetric warfare to new levels. There can be little doubt that the actions of this small but incredibly dedicated group of men seriously advanced the overall Allied cause in World War II.
This absolutely phenomenal book recounts the total heroism and personal sacrifice displayed by an unorthodox unit who totally took the concept of asymmetric warfare to new levels. There can be little doubt that the actions of this small but incredibly dedicated group of men seriously advanced the overall Allied cause in World War II.
August 5, 2024
Rip roaring read!
Have always been aware of Paddy Mayne and the SAS in the desert theatre, but not much about the sea borne raiders. I am so proud of the work they did in undermining Hitler’s forces in this part of the World. The bravery shown by Andy Lassen and his fellow raiders was exceptional. Their exploits come alive in these pages and I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in all things military.
Have always been aware of Paddy Mayne and the SAS in the desert theatre, but not much about the sea borne raiders. I am so proud of the work they did in undermining Hitler’s forces in this part of the World. The bravery shown by Andy Lassen and his fellow raiders was exceptional. Their exploits come alive in these pages and I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in all things military.
February 12, 2025
I must read more Damien Lewis histories. This one covers a core group of covert operatives established by Churchill to to attack and sabotage Nazi beginning in 1940 with a stealthy mission to steal Nazi ships and other boats from the west coast of Africa. Thereafter their efforts turned to North Africa, the Mediterranean, Sicily and Greece. Lewis does a great job of painting these true characters and their unconventional but successful warfare tactics.
March 20, 2025
An interesting read but…
… I struggled to really get into it. A book which is relatively easy to pick up but also put back down again. Perhaps it was the nature of the book and the story, being based on historic information, but I struggled to connect with it, with characters coming and going and not really sure how they fit in entirely and left wondering what became of many of them. It is worth a read if you wanted to know more of this part of the war.
… I struggled to really get into it. A book which is relatively easy to pick up but also put back down again. Perhaps it was the nature of the book and the story, being based on historic information, but I struggled to connect with it, with characters coming and going and not really sure how they fit in entirely and left wondering what became of many of them. It is worth a read if you wanted to know more of this part of the war.
April 21, 2018
Absolutely amazing! What started out to be just another good book on WWII, turned out to be a brilliant account of Andres Lassons magnificent wartime exploits! The deeds of these men of the Raider company were truly amazing and something that the world should know about. A wicked read that is very much EXPLOSIVE!
March 2, 2024
An excellent accounting of the founding of the SBS (Special Boat Service) and the roots of modern special operations units usage for unconventional warfare.
Lewis brings to light how Churchill's "ungentlemanly warriors" sowed chaos, confusion, and destruction upon German forces in WWII, and helped bring victory to the Allied cause.
Lewis brings to light how Churchill's "ungentlemanly warriors" sowed chaos, confusion, and destruction upon German forces in WWII, and helped bring victory to the Allied cause.
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