Daggers Drawn: Real Heroes of the SAS & SBS [Paperback]

Mike Morgan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2003

Mike Morgan presents 25 stories about the larger-than-life exploits of the SAS and SBS in World War II - an SAS Jeep patrol in France outnumbered fifty-to-one by SS troopers, who shot their way out to safety in their bullet-riddled vehicle, killing a quarter of their opposition; an SAS soldier who talked his way through enemy roadblocks in North Africa, in full British uniform, and tore a strip off the guard for neglecting to check his papers; and another, who walked the whole length of Italy to escape after his raid went wrong. Supported by a selection of rare archive and action shots, this comprehensive collection includes some previously unpublished stories.

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About the Author

Mike Morgan is a journalist with the Middlesborough Evening Gazette. He is a winner of the 'Race in the Media'. Award for Campaigning Regional Journalism and a former Yorkshire Press Feature Writer of the Year. He has had a lifelong interest in Second World War special forces history and his extensive research has brought him into contact with many key LRDG and SAS figures. He lives in Whitby.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: The History Press (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750930586
• ISBN-13: 978-0750930581
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,589,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars ALL TRUE WARRIORS!, April 27, 2008

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This review is from: Daggers Drawn - Second World War Heroes of the SAS and SBS (Hardcover)

Mike Morgan does it again in his book "Daggers Drawn" which is a treasure trove of vignettes on Britain's most colorful and heroic individuals to ever serve in the most elite units in Britain and arguably the world. The book covers the exploits of these individuals while serving in Special Boat Service/Squadron (SBS) and Special Air Service (SAS) during the early years, which revolves around World War II era. Many of the gentlemen (Paddy, Sterling and other great unsung heroes) are "plank owners" and were integral to the evolution and expansion of these units in post World War II. This book brings light to other historical works giving them much more character and understanding of the individuals and not just a cursory blurb. I highly recommend this book for the true military professional and historical military reader. I would also like to recommend you read Mike Morgan's book "Geordie - Fighting Legend of the Modern SAS" about another great warrior.