There have been many books written on the SAS, most telling of individual events in the Regiment's history. This book tells the full story, from formation in the sand dunes of Africa in World War II to present action in the Middle East. You'll get an inside look at modern selection and training and the combat engagements that have made the SAS one of the most feared and respected special forces units. Contents: 1) 1940s Early History, WWII, disbanding; 2) 1950s Re - forming, Malaya, Oman; 3) 1960s Borneo, Aden; 4) 1970s Oman, Northern Ireland; 5) 1980s Falklands, Embassy Siege, Gibraltar Gambia; 6) 1990s Gulf War, Central America; 7) 2000s Selection, Training, Modern Operations, Afghanistan, Iraq; 8) After the regiment; Appendix Organization, Chronology, Names of the Dead, Index.
- ISBN10 1459662172
- ISBN13 9781459662179
- Publish Date 19 April 2013 (first published 1 November 2003)
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint ReadHowYouWant
- Edition [Large Print]
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 504
- Language English