Title: Shadows of a forgotten past
Description: This work chronicles the experiences of Paul French, who upon leaving the British Army's 21 SAS (V), sought adventure and excitement in C Squadron of the Rhodesian SAS. The book tells of the missions that succeeded and of the many that failed. It notes simply and succinctly the sheer stress and danger of special forces operations.
Subjects: Southern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia. Army. Special Air Service, Special forces (Military science), South Africa. Army. Reconnaissance Commando, 6, South Africa, Military History, Employees, Private security services, Southern Rhodesia. Army. Selous Scouts, Personal narratives, Parachute troops, Iraq War, 2003-2011, Biography, History, Zimbabwe, history, Zimbabwe. Army. Selous Scouts, Zimbabwe. Army. Special Air Service
Places: Southern Rhodesia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Zimbabwe
People: Paul French (approximately 1947-)
Time periods: 20th century, Chimurenga War, 1966-1980