Inside the SAS by Craig Philip

by Craig Philip

The Special Air Service is Britain's elite force, known throughout the world for its effectiveness both in war and as an anti-terrorist unit. This book traces the origins of the force in 1941 and gives accounts of its wartime campaigns from World War II to the Gulf conflict, including Malaya, Oman, Borneo, Northern Ireland and the Falklands. It has sections on tactics (including the four-man patrol); weapons and equipment, from small arms to anti-tank weapons and from motorcycles to submarines; and selection and training. The final section focuses on leading SAS figures such as its founder (Colonel David Stirling), Major Eric Barkworth, Colonel Charles Beckwith, General Peter de la Billiere, Sir Fitzroy Maclean and Major Mike Kealy.

Hardcover

Reviews

[Kym Robinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

The copy that I have is a very handsome book. It reads like an advertising piece for the Regiment as it proudly discusses the origins of the SAS it's operational history, training-selection and the tools of the trade.

When I read this book in my teenage years I was convinced that I should some day attempt to join the SAS, so books like this were most handy to have on hand and were very quickly consumed.

A nice addition to include in ones special forces library.

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[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has a lot of detail about the history of the SAS from its formation to various wars the unit was used in. Has good detail on the weapons they use and when they use them. Different tac-tics they employ in various situations.