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Discover what to read next. The Most Anticipated Books of Fall Dec 19, Takipsilim rated it it was amazing. Important memoir of a former SAS trooper on his numerous experiences fighting for the elite force in various countries.
Starting with a history of the SAS from it's origins in World War II, he then recounts missions which he or other men of the service were involved in. Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Falklands, and the Gulf, are some of the places where the author fought or offers his knowledge and views on. His anti-American bias is pathetic and annoying, but Connor's well-thought and con Important memoir of a former SAS trooper on his numerous experiences fighting for the elite force in various countries.
His anti-American bias is pathetic and annoying, but Connor's well-thought and controversial opinions on the current state and future of the pioneering and foremost Special Forces institution is intriguing and thought-inducing. Connorin kirja kertoo Ison-Britannian erikoisjoukkojen historian.
Osa kerronnasta on kirjoittajan omia kokemuksia. Kokonaisuutena ihan kiinnostava, mutta hiukan raskas kirja. Mar 05, Kevin rated it really liked it. Great potted history of the SAS. Most of the campaigns are well known publicly now, but this book offers some more personal inside stories and opinion.
Only downside is that the author is very opinionated on the why and wherefores of history, and sometimes oversteps the line when stating them. As the book progresses he ends up being negative towards everyone from the Dutch to the Americans to the Royal Marines, the Guards and even the SAS's own officers. Despite claims that he is not proposing tha Great potted history of the SAS.
Despite claims that he is not proposing that "things were better when I was in the SAS", that's exactly how it comes across. Still a good read for military historians, and despite the rhetoric, I think his views on the future of the regiment are probably correct.
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