UKSF BOOKS
This section of Elite UK Forces lists some of our favourite UKSF related books, all of which are available to buy from Amazon.co.uk
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The SAS Story
by Mike Morgan
A compact but fact-filled book which charts SAS history from World War 2 all the way until the current war on terror. There's plenty of colour photos throughout, along with little snippets of info on weapons, tactics etc, which makes this a great resource for dipping into every now and then.
A great addition to anyone's SAS library.
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Killing Rommel
by Steven Pressfield
Killing Rommel is a fictionalized story, based on real events of World War 2. Told in the style of a first person memoir, the story features a mission by the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) to assassinate the German general before his Panzer divisions could sweep into the Middle East oil fields.
The LRDG was a British special forces unit that transversed the North African desert in armed cars and trucks. During the Africa campaign the unit carried out behind the lines reconnaissance and hit and run attacks as well as inserting and extracting SAS troops - in fact the SAS's experiences with the LRDPG inspired much of their own desert warfare tactics.
The book is a fascinating and compelling insight into the men of the LRDG and much is revealed in the tale's telling of both their tactics and their character. It's evident that the author has really done his homework.
Recommended for all military history buffs and lovers of a good yarn.
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The Regiment: The Real Story of the SAS
by Michael Asher
A history of the Special Air Service by ex-23 SAS member, Michael Asher which covers the unit's first 50 years, including World War 2, campaigns in the Middle and Far East, The Falklands War and Operation Desert Storm.
You may know Asher from various tv documentaries, including Channel 4's 'The Real Bravo Two Zero' in which he demythologized the infamous Gulf War SAS foot patrol's mission. Unlike many other SAS authors, Asher pays a great deal of attention to the human story. Ever since Operation Nimrod in 1980, the British press have fostered a mythological image of the SAS as some super warrior elite with almost superhuman abilities. Asher's history of the SAS is a refreshing change from the norm. By focusing on the SAS men's humanity, by grounding the stories in reality, Asher shows their achievements to be even more remarkable. The section on World War 2 is especially interesting and well told and highlights the sheer determination and inventiveness of the SAS's founding fathers.
Highly recommended both for the overall tone and the attention to detail throughout.
read excerpts from The Regiment and a q+a with the author |
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Operation Certain Death
by Damien Lewis
Gripping and detailed account of Operation Barras. Lewis tells the story from both the hostages and rescuers point of view and the rescue mission is told in exquisite detail.
Operation Certain Death is a fascinating and thrilling read. |
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Pebble Island (Elite Forces Operations Series)
by Jon Cooksey
A highly detailed account of the daring SAS raid on Pebble Island. In May 1982, as the British Task Force steamed South to retake the Falklands from Argentine invaders, an SAS assault force launched a daring attack on an enemy airstrip.
An excellent read and a must for anyone interested in an in-depth look at the Special Air Service operation on Pebble Island. |
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Ultimate Risk
by Mark Nicol
This is a truly fascinating and gripping account of Operation Trent, the 2001 SAS assault on Taliban / Al-Qaeda base in Afghanistan.
The operation is recounted in a superbly detailed way. Nicols focuses on several key characters and the reader follows them through the battle.
For those wanting the FULL story of Operation Trent, this book comes highly recommended. |
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Bravo Two Zero
by Andy McNab
McNab's gripping account of the troubled Bravo Two Zero patrol is full of fascinating detail, including insights into the planning and execution of SAS missions.
This is the book that started the craze for SF memoirs and is a cracking read. |
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The Real "Bravo Two Zero"
Michael Asher
A controversial examination of the events as told by McNab and Ryan in their memoirs. Asher, a former territorial SAS member, repudiates the more gung ho aspects of the B20 myth with eye witness accounts from Iraqis.
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