Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre
The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War
This book provides a gripping historical account of the formation and exploits of the Special Air Service (SAS), an elite British military unit created during World War II. It chronicles the daring and unconventional tactics of its founder and the brave men who joined its ranks, as they undertook perilous missions behind enemy lines in North Africa and Europe. Drawing on personal diaries, letters, and interviews, the narrative vividly brings to life the heroism, camaraderie, and ingenuity of the SAS, while also exploring the moral complexities of their wartime actions and the lasting impact of their contributions to modern special forces operations.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2016
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 384
- Original Language
- English
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