SAS Heroes

Remarkable Soldiers, Extraordinary Men

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Description

Ex-SAS soldier Pete Scholey tells the action-packed stories of 20 of his SAS colleagues.

From WWII to Iraq the SAS has been at the forefront of armed conflict, though most people wouldn't realise it was even there. Universally acknowledged as the best special forces in the world, every member of the Regiment is a hero in his own right. However, even amongst these remarkable soldiers there are those who stand out.

SAS Heroes contains former SAS soldier Pete Scholey's memories of 20 such warriors who are true heroes, although many were never recognised as such during their lives or even in death. It is a collection of stories about soldiers who fought for their country with no desire to be famous, fêted or rewarded, some of whom died in action. A few received medals, and all earned the respect and admiration of their fellow soldiers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Foreword – Frederick Forsyth

Introduction
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Blair 'Paddy' Mayne
Sergeant Len Owens
Major Michael 'Bronco' Lane
Wo2 Squadron Sergeant-Major Don 'Lofty' Large
Sergeant Iain 'Jock' Thomson
Wo2 Squadron Sergeant-Major Kevin Walsh
Sergeant Mick 'Ginge' Tyler
Staff Sergeant John Partridge
Wo2 Squadron Sergeant-Major Alfie Tasker
Wo1 Regimental Sergeant-Major Reg Tayler
Staff Sergeant Bob Podesta
Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba and Staff Sergeant Sekonaia Takavesi
Staff Sergeant Pete Winner
Sergeant Tommy Palmer
Trooper Tommy Tobin and Staff Sergeant Pete Loveday
Wo2 Squadron Sergeant-Major Steve Callan
Captain Gavin John Hamilton
Sergeant Vince Phillips

Afterword
Appendices
Glossary Of Abbreviations
Index

Product details

Published Dec 20 2011
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 304
ISBN 9781780962238
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 30 b/w; 16 col
Series General Military
Short code GNM
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Pete Scholey

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