The Complete History of the SAS

The World's Most Feared Elite Fighting Force

Nigel McCrery, Andy McNab, Andy McNab

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Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction
17 August 2021

Biography: historical, political & military; Military history; Military history: post WW2 conflicts; Special & elite forces

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 in WWII, The Battle of Mirbat, Iranian Embassy Siege, Kenyan Hotel Rescue and Victoria Cross Awards.

By: Nigel McCrery
Foreword by: Andy McNab, Andy McNab
Imprint: Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Revised and updated
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 320g
ISBN: 9781787396876
ISBN 10: 1787396878
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 17 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1940s - Early History, WWII, disbanding - 1950s - Re-forming, Malaya, Oman - 1960s - Borneo, Aden - 1970s - Oman, Northern Ireland - 1980s - Falklands, Embassy Siege, Gibraltar, Gambia - 1990s - Gulf War, Central America - 2000s - Afghanistan, Iraq - 2010s - Modern Operations - 2020s - Selection, Training, After the regiment - Appendix - Organization, Chronology, Names of the Dead.

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.