Martin Dillon

Rogue Warrior of the SAS: The Blair Mayne Legend

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ISBN 13:
9781780575827
author:
Martin Dillon
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Mainstream Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
12.7 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm
Genre:
Biography, Historical, Britain,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£11.53

Description

Lt Col. Robert Blair Mayne's remarkable life story is one of exceptional bravery and unorthodox tactics that would shape the course of military special operations for decades to come. A decorated soldier with four DSOs, the Croix de Guerre, and the Légion d'honneur, Mayne was a complex character whose personal life was marked by conflict and resilience. Drawing on personal letters, family papers, declassified SAS files, and eyewitness accounts from those who served with him, this biography presents a nuanced portrait of a soldier who defied convention. Despite his exceptional physical strength and swift reflexes, Mayne's unorthodox approach to war and personal struggles would deny him the ultimate accolade of the Victoria Cross. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of history's most distinctive combatants, a man whose legacy continues to inspire and intrigue today.

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