The SAS at War

1941-1945

Autor*innen

• Anthony Kemp

Parameter

• Geschichte
• Militärwesen
• SAS - britische Spezialeinheiten

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The SAS are the most feared and respected elite fighting force in the modern military world. But what about the 'Originals', the soldiers who turned an outlaw unit into one of the most effective strike forces of WWII First activated in 1941, Lieutenant David Stirling's 'L' Detachment, Special Air Service, were the forerunners of today's SAS - taking part in more than 100 daring secret operations before being temporarily disbanded in 1945. This book reveals the truth about the early daysof the Special Air Service, how this unique fighting force overcame the disapproval of the military authorities to win glory and fame in North Africa, Italy and Europe.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Einband: Hardcover