
Titles in This Set
SAS Ghost Patrol
SAS Forged in Hell
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
SAS Great Escapes Three
SAS Nazi Hunters
Zero Six Bravo
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780165498584
Publisher: Quercus
Overview
This six-book paperback collection gathers Damien Lewis's gripping true-life accounts of the Special Air Service, from its daring wartime origins to modern combat missions. Drawing on veteran testimony, declassified files, and firsthand interviews, Lewis reconstructs covert raids, escapes, and manhunts with the pace of a thriller and the rigor of serious history. Readers move from the deception of a 1942 desert mission through the founding of Churchill's original commando units, all the way to a contested modern battle in Iraq. Together, these titles offer an immersive education in the courage, ingenuity, and sacrifice behind Britain's storied special forces regiment.
About the Books
Across these six volumes, Damien Lewis charts the evolution of Special Air Service operations from the earliest days of World War II through more recent conflicts. SAS Ghost Patrol recounts a 1942 mission in which soldiers donned enemy uniforms to strike deep behind German lines, a story built from mission reports and survivor testimony. SAS Forged in Hell follows SAS units during the 1943 Allied push into Europe, tracing the regiment's growing role at the tip of the invasion effort. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare turns to Winston Churchill's creation of Britain's first deniable strike force, the shadowy unit that pioneered the sabotage tactics later adopted by the SAS. SAS Great Escapes Three collects true stories of extraordinary evasion and endurance, following operatives who slipped capture against overwhelming odds. SAS Nazi Hunters investigates the postwar pursuit of former Nazi war criminals, a mission that blurred the line between justice and vengeance. Zero Six Bravo jumps forward to the Iraq War, recounting a disputed operation involving a large SAS squadron and the long fight to have their story told. Lewis builds each book from primary sources, diaries, and interviews with the men who lived these events, giving readers an unvarnished, ground-level view of special forces history. Rather than glorifying combat, the collection examines leadership under pressure, the ethics of secret warfare, and the human cost paid by those who volunteer for the most dangerous assignments in modern military history. It is narrative non-fiction written with pace and precision.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
SAS Ghost Patrol — Recounts a 1942 mission in which SAS soldiers disguised themselves as German troops to strike deep behind enemy lines.
SAS Forged in Hell — Follows SAS operatives during the 1943 Allied invasion of Europe, tracing their expanding role at the front of the campaign.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare — Tells the story of the secret unit Winston Churchill founded to wage deniable sabotage operations against the Nazis.
SAS Great Escapes Three — Collects true accounts of SAS operatives evading capture through resourcefulness and sheer endurance.
SAS Nazi Hunters — Investigates the postwar hunt for former Nazi war criminals and the moral complexities that pursuit raised.
Zero Six Bravo — Recounts a disputed SAS operation during the Iraq War and the long effort to set the record straight.
About the Author
Damien Lewis is a British author and former war reporter who has covered conflict zones across Africa, the Balkans, and the Middle East. He turned to writing narrative military history and true-life adventure books, drawing on his reporting background and access to veterans, declassified documents, and official archives. Lewis has built a reputation for meticulously researched, page-turning accounts of special forces missions, escapes, and covert operations spanning World War II to modern conflicts. His books blend thriller-style pacing with journalistic rigor, and he is regarded as a leading chronicler of SAS history for general readers.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for history buffs, veterans, and true-story thriller fans alike, this six-book set delivers gripping, meticulously researched combat narratives in one convenient paperback collection. It makes a great gift for Father's Day, birthdays, or the holiday season, and a rewarding addition to any home library, book club, or reading list for anyone drawn to real special forces history.
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