this my not be the right section but i tried to do a search on the british SAS and found nothing. Im trying to do some research and wonder if anyone might have a good starting point. I know that they started during the africa campaign and lost almost 2/3 of there men on there first mission. But what about the day to day stuff / training. Any help would be appreciated. - Thanks

Hey Speer, I moved this thread from the North Africa and the Mediterranean section to the Information Requests section here where it will get more focused attention. You probably already know that the term SAS might also be expressed as "S.A.S." or "Special Air Service" so searching these also will help your results.

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Just yesterday I came across this book, which should help you on your way:

STIRLING’S MEN

The Inside History of the SAS in World War II

Gavin Mortimer

A riveting history book that reads like a novel, STIRLING'S MEN investigates the story of the SAS from its creation by David Stirling to the last battles of World War II. This is the first account of the SAS to be officially supported by the veterans and based on their unique first-hand testimony. The story is woven around interviews with nearly sixty surviving members, many of whom have never before talked about their role in the legendary regiment. Gavin Mortimer weaves their stories together to produce a fabulous page-turning narrative that will capture the imagination.

For the first time they speak openly about life in the SAS: the grueling training that broke all but the toughest; the danger of parachuting into occupied France where Hitler had ordered the ‘liquidation’ of captured SAS soldiers; and fighting fanatical SS troops in Germany during the final days of the war.

As well as this incredible group of characters, we of course also get to know Stering himself: adventurer and gambler and the creator of the greatest Special Forces unit the world has ever seen. Softback 400 pp.

And this is just one of the MANY books available on the subject....

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