A Soldier's History of the SAS

by Chris Ryan

In A Soldier's History of the SAS, bestselling author and SAS veteran Chris Ryan uses his matchless network of contacts to give the soldiers' accounts of missions in Malaya and Borneo, the Iranian Embassy Siege, Operation Certain Death in Sierra Leone, in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan. There are also some first-hand accounts of hitherto unknown operations.

Genres: History

308 pages, Hardcover

First published November 14, 2019

About the author

Colin Armstrong (b. 1961), usually known by the pen-name Chris Ryan, is a British author, television presenter, security consultant and former Special Air Service sergeant.
After the publication of fellow patrol member Andy McNab's Bravo Two Zero in 1993, Ryan published his own account of his experiences during the Bravo Two Zero mission in 1995, entitled The One That Got Away. Since retiring from the British Army Ryan has published several fiction and non-fiction books, including Strike Back, which was subsequently adapted into a television series for Sky 1, and co-created the ITV action series Ultimate Force. He has also presented or appeared in numerous television documentaries connected to the military or law enforcement.

Reviews

[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fascinating account of British Special Air Service units from WWII to the current day. The challenges of conducting secret missions behind enemy lines and in the worst conditions possible are highlighted in this history. Well trained and highly motivated men can accomplish remarkable results, if given a clear and precise mission and the equipment and backup necessary.

[Alan Proudfoot · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chris Ryan delivers an engaging and informative historical timeline on the SAS, that most people will find to be an interesting read. I have no military background, but tend to find these books interesting as to the great lengths our Armed Forces work to maintain the peace and security of our country.

[Mick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone interested in SAS history?.... then this is the book to read, detailed knowledge and insight into the conflicts and training of this special regiment.
Would highly recommend to read