SAS Great Escapes
SAS Great Escapes by Damien Lewis, published by Hachette UK Distribution on February 3, 2022, is a detailed account of seven dramatic escapes executed by the SAS during World War II. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a glimpse into the extraordinary experiences of these soldiers through their own words, drawn from diaries, mission reports, debriefings, and letters.
In this book, readers will find thrilling narratives that capture the tension and peril faced by the SAS operatives as they navigated life-and-death situations. Each escape story unfolds with a sense of urgency, highlighting the historical context of military operations and the resilience of individuals under extreme pressure. The accounts reflect the broader themes of military history and the challenges faced during wars and conflicts, particularly in World War II, providing insight into the world of special forces.
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‘Riveting. Extraordinary. A real-life thriller.’ – Dan Snow
In SAS Great Escapes, bestselling author Damien Lewis tells the story of seven of the most dramatic and daring escapes executed during WWII by what is arguably the world’s most famous military fighting force – the SAS.
With each story comes a nail-biting, rollercoaster ride in classic Damien Lewis style – readers join individual escapees and experience events through their own words, taken from contemporaneous diaries, mission reports, debriefings and letters – recapturing the most terrifying and exhilarating moments of their lives.
These tales of almost unbelievable derring-do reveal the most desperate of times, when men were cornered by the enemy and were forced to fight their way out of certain death or capture. Around every corner, upon every decision and every movement lurked the possibility of discovery.
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