The SAS in World War II

by Gavin Mortimer

Book Overview

The SAS are among the best-trained and most effective Special Forces units in existence. This book is the incredible story of their origins, told in their own words. During the summer of 1941, a young Scots Guard officer called David Stirling persuaded MEHQ to give its backing to a small band of 60 men christened 'L Detachment'. With a wealth of stunning photographs, many from the SAS Regimental Archives, the book captures the danger and excitement...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472808754
• ISBN13: 9781472808752
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.7"