Winged Dagger: Adventures on Special Service (Special Forces Library) - Hardcover

Farran, Roy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 085368734X ISBN 13: 9780853687344

Publisher: Weidenfeld Military, 1986

Synopsis

Roy Farran rose to command an SAS squadron during the Second World War. His classic account of the early years of the SAS became an immediate bestseller when it was first published. Covering action throughout the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy, this is the story of how Farran was captured, escaped and went on to lead some of the most daring operations of the war far behind enemy lines. It is a classic volume which demonstrates the fast learning curve required in the heat of battle.

About this title

Book Description:

The true story of the early days of the SAS, told by a man who was there.

About the Author:

Roy Farran began the war in the Royal Armoured Corps and took part in tank battles in the North African desert before being shipped to Crete for the epic action against German airborne forces. He was captured, but escaped and joined the SAS on his return to Egypt. Eccentric and charismatic, Roy Farran was the officer who demanded a piper be parachuted to join his SAS team and their partisan allies for an attack on a German HQ miles behind the front. These stories and more are all part of this classic memoir.

About this edition

• Publisher: Weidenfeld Military
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 085368734X
• ISBN 13: 9780853687344
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 340