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SAS: Rogue Heroes

The Authorised Wartime History

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SAS: Rogue Heroes

By: Ben Macintyre
Narrated by: Ben Macintyre
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The book behind the hit BBC series SAS: Rogue Heroes, starring Connor Swindells, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Allen and Dominic West.

From the secret SAS archives and bestselling author Ben Macintyre: the first ever authorized history of the SAS, read by the author.

In the summer of 1941, at the height of the war in the Western Desert, a bored and eccentric young officer, David Stirling, has a vision for a new kind of war: attacking the enemy where they least expect it - from behind their own lines.

Despite the intense opposition of many in British High Command, Winston Churchill personally gives Stirling permission to recruit the toughest, brightest and most ruthless soldiers he can find. And so begins the most celebrated and mysterious military organisation in the world: the SAS.

With unprecedented access to the SAS secret files, unseen footage and exclusive interviews with its founder members, SAS: Rogue Heroes tells the remarkable story behind an extraordinary fighting force, and the immense cost of making it a reality.

©2016 Ben Macintyre (P)2016 Penguin Audio
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"Thorough and highly entertaining. It would be nigh on impossible to praise it too highly." (Daily Express)

"Impeccably researched, superbly told - by far the best book on the SAS in World War II." (Antony Beevor)

"Told with deceptive brilliance...one the finest books of its kind." (Evening Standard)

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To those that came before us!

Incredible account of the origins of the commonwealth’s best and most daring soldiers! Lest we forget!

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Watched the TV series, this is better

These men were fascinating. Their exploits were terrifying and this story is a great read! Enjoy.

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Ben McIntyre Does it Again

This author, through shifting through once secret archives, brings the almost unbelievable tale of war, strategy, combat and the myriad of personalities to life. Listening to these accounts brings me an even greater appreciation of the hardships the generation of my grandparents endured and the legacy they left.

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SAS Rogue Heroes

This is one of the best audio books I have listened to thus far. What venerated heroes they are. Compulsory listening.

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Bloody fantastic

Another rippa. Continuing with the brotherhood chaos. Well narrated and a great listen yet again. Look fwd to the next one.

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Engrossing and well told

Great detail by the author and wonderfully read. He brings to life the horror of war as well as the sense of daring the SAS embodied.

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extraordinary. no One wonders if our modernity

Extraordinary.
one wonders if our modernity could supply and produce such men?
our nations defence need quietly to maintain our SAS units at trained and ready.
todays media focus can be the enemy .

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A gripping listen

Very engaging, well read and full of amazing tales of bravery and heroism. Gripping stuff.

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Superbly eye-opening

After watching the TV Series, I wanted to listen to the book, and I’m so glad I did. Often brutal, always insightful and sometimes really funny, this is a story which proves that real stories are better than fiction.

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Amazing bravery

The narration by Ben McIntyre beautifully read. This was a hard fought war by a very intelligent team with heartfelt stories from both sides.

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