The SAS in World War II
By: Gavin Mortimer
Publisher: Osprey
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781849086462
Subjects: Commando operations; Great Britain; World War, 1939-1945; History; Regimental histories; Great Britain. Army. Special Air Service
Other titles: Special Air Service in World War Two
Description: In his new book, World War II historian Gavin Mortimer examines the pivotal events of one of the most famous military units of all time.
Notes: "An illustrated history"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Dedication; title: Acknowledgements; title: Introduction; title: 1. Stirling's leap of faith; title: 2. L Detachment takes wings; title: 3. Stirling's capture; title: 4. The SRS in Sicily and Italy; title: 5. Bill Stirling and the boys of 2SAS; title: 6. Roy Farran: From Toronto to Termoli; title: 7. Back to Blighty; title: 8. D-Day for 1SAS; title: 9. 2SAS earn their wings; title: 10. 2SAS return to Italy; title: 11. Operation Archway: The drive into Germany; title: 12. Operation Howard: Paddy Mayne's last hurrah; title: 13. Delighted then demobbed; title: Glossary; title: Endnotes; title: Index.