Colonel Paddy: The man who dared

by Patrick Marrinan

The classic story of Blair Mayne, late commanding officer of the first Special Air Service Regiment. He was an Air-Commando, a leader of the most daredevil and dangerous regiment in the British Army - the SAS. The scourge of the Nazis, Hitler ordered that he was to be shot on sight. The personification of Irish courage, he is also still the most de

238 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1968

Reviews

[Paul Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written story about a complex man who thrived on and excelled in war. Not the highly structured and choreographed style of warfare, rather the seat-of-your-pants quick thinking and calculated risk taking style of guerilla warfare that was the trademark of the fledgling SAS. With a leader like Paddy Mayne, no wonder their motto is “ Who Dares Wins”.

[Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I share the same review for the book Colonel Paddy, as I do the Rogue Warrior of the SAS - the legend of Blair Mayne.

[George Johnston · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good story of a very enigmatic hero but i have read later biographies of Colonel Pady which i preffered to this.