John Strawson | A History of The SAS
A History of the SAS: The First Forty Years by Major-General John Strawson charts the extraordinary development of Britain's Special Air Service from a small band of unconventional soldiers operating behind enemy lines in North Africa in 1941 to one of the world's most respected elite military units. Beginning with the regiment's formation under David Stirling, Strawson follows four decades of demanding operations that helped establish the SAS's formidable reputation.
The book covers the SAS during the later years of the Second World War, post-war security campaigns in the Middle and Far East, the challenges of urban terrorism, the Iranian Embassy siege and the Falklands War. Throughout, Strawson emphasises David Stirling's enduring belief in the importance of the individual soldier. Written by an experienced British Army officer and military historian, this compelling account captures the courage, adaptability and unconventional thinking that transformed the SAS and influenced modern special-forces warfare.
- • Publisher: Canelo / Canelo History
• Language: English
• Cover: Paperback / Softback
• Release Date: August 17, 2023
• Number of Pages: 320
• Dimensions: 198 × 128 × 19 mm
• Weight: 230 g
• Category: Military History, Special Forces, British Army
• Topics: SAS, World War II, Special Operations, North Africa, Middle East, Counter-Terrorism, Iranian Embassy Siege, Falklands War






