SAS-book

Munken · #1 (**permalink**) June 12th, 2003, 03:02 PM

You should read "Ghost Force: The Secret History of the SAS" by Ken Connor, It describes the history of the Special Air Service from 1941 to our times. It is very interesting.

C.Evans · #2 (**permalink**) June 12th, 2003, 08:33 PM

Welcome to these forums and--I have seen this book and read from it. It is a very well-done book on the SAS.

It's currently at Barnes & Nobles if anyone is interested?

Munken · #3 (**permalink**) June 13th, 2003, 06:38 AM

Thanks.

Stevin · #4 (**permalink**) June 13th, 2003, 06:50 AM

Hello Munken!

Also welcome from me. I hope you are enjoying the forums and that we'll "meet" eachother in many threads!

I have read the book you mentioned. I have quite a few SAS books. One of the most interesting is ONE OF THE ORIGINALS by ????, who writes about his SAS time in WW2.

Munken · #5 (**permalink**) June 13th, 2003, 08:20 AM

Is the books name "One Of The Originals"? Ok, maybe I should check that out...
"Ghost Force: The Secret History Of The SAS" is the only SAS book i've read...
The writer is a former SAS soldier too. But he joined in -63 so he writes interwiews from other SAS soldiers in the chapter about WWII. It's very interesting though. READ IT!

Stevin · #6 (**permalink**) June 13th, 2003, 10:17 AM

I HAVE!

"One of the Originals", by Johnny Cooper

This is Mr. Coopers autobiographical account of his days in the SAS. He was a founding member of the unit and say a great deal of action in North Africa, Europe during World War II, and after in Malaya, Aden & Oman. He was an official Mercenary at one point, supported by his country. The account of his adventures is light hearted and a wonderful read. He is very modest and always gives credit where it is due. Excellent insight into the Regiment

(c)http://www.ability.org.uk/book-rev.html#TAG3

Good luck finding a copy. There are two for sale on www.bookfinder.com

C.Evans · #7 (**permalink**) June 13th, 2003, 04:10 PM

Quite welcome Munken. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Munken · #8 (**permalink**) June 13th, 2003, 06:43 PM

Thank you, it's very nice to be here. I wanted to put my knowledge about WWII on test and learn more and i've learnt MUCH. Thanks to you all for this and the things to come.
With all due respect.

Martin Bull · #9 (**permalink**) June 14th, 2003, 10:51 AM

If the SAS in WWII interests you, then 'Winged Dagger' by Roy Farran is well worth reading.

Farran commanded 'D' Squadron 2 SAS and his book, first published in 1948, was one of ( if not the ) earliest first-hand accounts of the SAS.

Reprinted many times, it's still around in paperback.

Munken · #10 (**permalink**) June 14th, 2003, 11:01 AM

Thanks.