The Giant Book of SAS and Elite Forces is a gripping collection of true accounts detailing the extraordinary heroism of the world’s most formidable military units. Edited by Jon E. Lewis, this volume captures the intense reality of clandestine operations and high-stakes warfare. Readers are offered a front-row seat to the legendary exploits of the Special Air Service, including their decisive actions during the Falklands conflict and the dramatic siege at Princes Gate.
Beyond the SAS, the narrative expands to cover other elite fighting forces, from the unconventional tactics of Popski’s Private Army in North Africa to the desperate bravery of the US Marines at Peleliu and the French Foreign Legion’s final stands in Vietnam. Through first-hand reports and expert commentary, the book illustrates the immense physical and mental resolve required of those who operate behind enemy lines. This compelling anthology provides a profound insight into the weaponry, strategies, and unwavering courage that define the globe's toughest soldiers. It is an essential read for anyone captivated by military history and the raw, unvarnished accounts of the men who shaped the modern battlefield.
Used (good, see images, some initial pages folding) Softcover ISBN 1863092242
