Stirling's Men: The Inside History of the SAS in World War II

by Gavin Mortimer

This riveting history of the formation of Britain’s Special Air Services (SAS)and its activities through the last battles of World War IIreads like a novel. Written by a distinguished war journalist, it is the first account of the SAS officially sanctioned by the veterans and based on their unique first-hand testimony. More than 60 men who were there at the start provided personal documents on founder David Stirling and the organization he turned into the stuff of legend.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, World War II, Military History

388 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 2004

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Reviews

[Dani · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a little bit biased about this book as it features quotes from my maternal grandfather in it. A good account of the foundations of the SAS though, and an account of the 2nd World War from a different angle.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of exciting stories of the men of the SAS. I especially liked the wrap up at the end of the book that told what happened to the survivors after the war, seeing as you get so wrapped up in their war lives. I was surprised that three of the men wound up living here in Victoria B.C. after the war.

[IKO · Rating 3 out of 5]

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