In Action with the SAS

by David Horner, Neil Thomas

The SAS is a disciplined and elite force in which the men are trained to operate deep behind enemy lines to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance operations, usually in very close proximity to the enemy, and are often involved in violent actions with that enemy. This history describes some of the most important operations in which the SAS has been involved including first action in Borneo, followed by confrontation in Vietnam, then Somalia, Kuwait, and East Timor in the 1990s. Based on firsthand reports and interviews with participants, this is an intriguing account of the regiment's first 40 years.

356 pages, Paperback

First published January 3, 2009

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Action with the SAS is largely devoted to this elite regiment's exploits in the Vietnam war.

Superbly written and researched, the author takes the reader through some of the missions these brave Aussie soldiers undertook in great detail.

Australia's SAS soldiers are the equivalent, if not superior, to any of the other elite military forces in the world, an opinion that this book confirms in spades.

A very good read.

[Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating and well researched book about the brave men who served in the SAS - would recommend to all readers of this aspect of military history!

[The Maverick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Updated version of the author's earlier book, SAS: Phantoms of the Jungle, published in 1989, followed by a second edition published as SAS: Phantoms of War in 2002. In Action With the SAS covers operations of the Australian SAS through the year 2000.

[Don]

added 1/13/2011