The Complete History of the SAS

Book excerpt: The full story fromits foundation in World War II, and updated to include the regiment in Afghanistan and IraqThere have been many books written on the SAS, most telling of individual events in the regiment's history, but this book tells the full story, from formation in the sand dunes of Africa through eightdecades of covert warfare in some of the world's toughest battlefieldsto present action in the Middle East. The author has interviewed many ex-members, making for compelling first-hand accounts of daring raids, missions behind enemy lines, hostage rescues, and acts of incredible bravery.This historyprovides an inside look at modern selection and training and the combat engagements that have made the SAS such a unique and internationallyrespected special forces unit."