Gavin Mortimer
The SAS in World War II (General Military)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781472808752
- author:
- Gavin Mortimer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Osprey Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2.2 x 19.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces, Gavin
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The SAS in World War II by Gavin Mortimer is an exhaustive account of the elite Special Forces unit's formative years. From their origins to the final push into Germany, this book tells the story of the SAS Regiment through stunning photographs and interviews with surviving veterans. With unprecedented access to the SAS Regimental Archives, Mortimer provides a detailed and thrilling narrative of the unit's early operations, including daring raids against Axis airfields during the Desert War. The book also explores the battles in Italy and the dramatic events following D-Day, shedding light on some of the Nazi horrors that were uncovered. This is the definitive account of the SAS Regiment's achievements from 1941 to 1945, offering a unique insight into one of history's most elite Special Forces units.
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