Malcolm James
Born of the Desert: With the SAS in North Africa
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848327825
- author:
- Malcolm James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Frontline Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 3.2 x 15.9 x 23.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 15 working days
Description
Born of the Desert is a gripping account of the early years of the SAS, a unit that earned a reputation for stealth, daring, and audacity in the Western Desert Campaign. Malcolm James, who served as Medical Officer with the SAS, brings to life the harsh environment and the strong bonds of comradeship that developed among the unit's members.
Set against the backdrop of the bitter fighting against Italian and German targets, James's memoir captures the excitement of this dramatic mode of warfare and conveys the deadly beauty of the desert. Written soon after the events depicted, the book has an immediacy that places it above other Second World War memoirs.
The original text has been augmented by supplementary notes and appendices, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the SAS's experiences during this period. This is a unique and fascinating insight into the life of a Special Forces unit during one of the most pivotal moments in history.
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