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S.A.S. : Men in the Making

Door Peter Davis e.a.

Categorie	WO II
Boeknummer	#321889-XA23
Titel	S.A.S. : Men in the Making
Auteur	Davis, Peter & Paul Davis (editor)
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Barnsley : Pen & Sword
Jaar van uitgave	2015
ISBN10	1473845602
ISBN13	9781473845602
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original brown boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated with b/w photographs, 8vo.
Samenvatting	Peter Davis was the youngest officer in the SAS during World War II. In his autobiographical account, he reveals the naive enthusiasm he felt when he joined the Unit, his fears and trepidation during training, and the horror at what he later experienced during his first operations in the liberation of Sicily and Italy. This is his story. It explores the difficulty of a young, inexperienced officer leading older and seasoned soldiers. It tells of mistakes a 'rookie' can make and of how listening, learning and ultimately earning respect made him the skilful leader he ultimately became. During later operations he was awarded the Military Cross. Through it all the enigmatic figure of Paddy Mayne looms large. At times irrational, aggressive, and often drunk, he was always a born leader able t... (Lees verder)o instil obedience and respect. Where he led, men followed. This autobiographical account was written shortly after the end of the War, using diaries written at the time. It is possibly the last, untold, first-hand account of a time of chaos, of horror and of the camaraderie of the men of the SAS.
Pagina's	281
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 17,50

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