Mortimer, Gavin
David Stirling: The Phoney Major: The Life, Times and Truth about the Founder of the SAS
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472134578
- author:
- Mortimer, Gavin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Constable
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.4 x 4 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
David Stirling: A Life of Controversy and Deception The life of David Stirling, the founder of the Special Air Service, is a complex and often contradictory one. This biography, written by Gavin Mortimer, delves into the truth behind Stirling's character, revealing a man who was both a military genius and a self-publicist. Stirling's early life was marked by a childhood speech impediment, a strained relationship with his brother, and a deep-seated jealousy of those around him. These factors, combined with his own ambition and drive, led him to form the SAS in 1941. However, it was his second-in-command, Paddy Mayne, who proved to be the true backbone of the regiment. Mortimer's biography sheds new light on Stirling's role in the SAS, revealing a man who was often more of a hindrance than a help to his men. Through exclusive interviews with SAS veterans and declassified government files, Mortimer presents a nuanced and balanced portrait of Stirling, one that is both incisive and honest. This is a gripping and thought-provoking biography that will appeal to anyone interested in military history and the complexities of human nature.
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