The SAS in World War II Book Review
By Rachel E. Veres
| Date of Review | July 2015 | Title | The SAS in World War II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Gavin Mortimer | Publisher | Osprey Publishing |
| Published | 2015 | ISBN | 9781472808752 |
| Format | 264 pages, softbound | MSRP (USD) | $12.95 |
Review
Osprey's The SAS in World War II captures the peril and tension of initial Special Air Service (SAS) raids against Axis airfields and other targets.
Following a brief introduction, Gavin Mortimer chronicles the elite unit's formative years and achievements from the Desert War through the final push into Germany. Including first-hand accounts from surviving veterans, the author plunges readers into each operation and aftermath.
At least 114 historical photographs augment Mortimer's comprehensive account. A glossary, chapter notes, select bibliography and an index complete Osprey's exemplary effort.
Strongly recommended.
My sincere thanks to Osprey Publishing for this review sample!