SAS: Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre (English) Paperback Book

Description: SAS by Ben Macintyre Impeccably researched, superbly told - by far the best book on the SAS in World War II - Antony BeevorIn the summer of 1941, at the height of the war in the Western Desert, a bored and eccentric young officer, David Stirling, came up with a plan that was radical and entirely against the rules- a small undercover unit that would inflict mayhem behind enemy lines. So began the most celebrated and mysterious military organisation in the world- the SAS.Now, the SAS has finally decided to tell its astonishing story. It has opened its secret archives for the first time, granting historian Ben Macintyre full access to a treasure trove of unseen reports, memos, diaries, letters, maps and photographs, as well as free rein to interview surviving Originals and those who knew them.The result is an exhilarating tale of fearlessness and heroism, recklessness and tragedy; of extraordinary men who were willing to take monumental risks. It is a story about the meaning of courage. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Notes Paperback edition. From the secret SAS archives, this is an exhilarating tale of fearlessness, heroism, tragedy and courage. Excellent... accessible yet authoritative. Delivers stories of tremendous adventure and derring-do Laurence Rees, Sunday Times Back Cover THE BESTSELLING HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR THE FIRST EVER AUTHORIZED SAS BOOK AS SEEN ON THE BBC Reads like a mashup of The Dirty Dozen and The Great Escape , with a sprinkling of Oceans 11 thrown in for good measure. Macintyre is masterly in using details to illustrate his heroes bravery, lan and dogged perseverance. A gripping account New York Times A superb study of wartime daring. A compelling tale full of jeopardy: bone-shattering parachute drops, terrifying night-time raids on Nazi airfields, fizzing explosive fuses, near escapes in screaming jeeps, harrowing marches through deserts, frozen forest encounters with desperate Germans and mad, edgy drinking bouts that could end with grenades being flourished Daily Telegraph Told with brilliance. The SAS are still about the best of their kind, and how they began to achieve this is an exotic saga indeed. No one will ever tell it better than this Evening Standard + INCLUDE THE AUTHORISED WARTIME HISTORY STAMP FROM THE HARDBACK Author Biography Ben Macintyre is the multimillion-copy bestselling author of books including Colditz, Agent Sonya, SAS- Rogue Heroes, The Spy and the Traitor, Agent Zigzag, Operation Mincemeat and A Spy Among Friends. He is a columnist and Associate Editor at The Times, and has worked as the newspapers correspondent in New York, Paris and Washington. Several of his books have been made into films and television series, including Operation Mincemeat, A Spy Among Friends and SAS- Rogue Heroes. Review This book has many strengths but perhaps its greatest is how thought-provoking it is -- Laurence Rees * Sunday Times *Macintyre provides a riveting history of a revolutionary fighting force . . . A ripping good read * Washington Post 10 Best Books of 2016 *The sharp style and sly wit reveal some pretty acute insights into the politics of the nations favourite undercover boys * Evening Standard Books of the Year *So good and so much more than the boys own adventure you might think it will read like. Ben is a brilliant writer * Dermot OLeary * Promotional The SAS has finally decided to tell its astonishing story. It has opened its secret archives for the first time, granting historian Ben Macintyre full access to a treasure trove of unseen reports, memos, diaries, letters, maps and photographs, as well as free rein to interview surviving Originals and those who knew them. Review Text Told with deceptive brilliance... one the finest books of its kind Review Quote Impeccably researched, superbly told - by far the best book on the SAS in World War II Promotional "Headline" Impeccably researched, superbly told - by far the best book on the SAS in World War II - Antony Beevor Details ISBN0241186862 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 0241186862 ISBN-13 9780241186862 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-06-01 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Pages 384 DEWEY 940.541241 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Short Title SAS Language English UK Release Date 2017-06-01 Narrator Matthew Beard Illustrator Carlo Molinari Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Author Ben Macintyre Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-06-18 AU Release Date 2017-06-18 Subtitle Rogue Heroes Alternative 9780241186640 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101485255;

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