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This sequel to Anthony Kemp's definitive THE SAS AT WAR takes the story of the most efficient fighting unit in the world from its post-war hibernation to its role as a valued component in the British army, campaigning in Malaya, Borneo, South Arabiaand Oman. Since 1969 elements of the regiment have been stationed more or less permanently in Northern Ireland in under-cover roles. It was at about this time that the SAS became involved in counter-terrorist activity, since when a cloak of secrecy has fallen over its workings. The author brings the story of the SAS up to date, covering the its role in the storming of the Iranian Embassy, the Falklands War, the shooting of IRA suspects in Gibraltar and the clandestine operations of the Gulf War.

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This is the sequel to "The SAS at War", which dealt with the foundation of the regiment by David Stirling and its role up to 1945. It takes the story forward to the storming of the Iranian Embassy, the attack on the IRA in Gibraltar, and the under-cover Gulf war. Following World War II, the SAS became a component of the British Army and took part in colonial campaigns, including those in Malaya, Borneo, South Arabia and Oman. Since 1962, elements of the regiment have been stationed more or less permanently in an under-cover role in Northern Ireland. It was at about that time too that the regiment became involved in counter-terrorist activities elsewhere, including England itself. Since then a cloak of secrecy has descended over all SAS activities, including those in the Falklands and the Gulf war. Intense speculation has been the inevitable result.
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Anthony Kemp is a military historian and television producer/director living in France. He is the author of THE SAS AT WAR 1941-45, THE SECRET HUNTERS and THE UNKNOWN BATTLE - METZ 1944.

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  • Publication date2001
  • ISBN 10 0141390816
  • ISBN 13 9780141390819
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