The Regiment

15 Years in the SAS

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Description

From its early beginnings in World War II, the Special Air Service (SAS) has won renown for some of the most dramatic, dangerous, and controversial special operations of the 20th century. It is a secretive and mysterious unit, whose operations and internal structures are hidden from the public eye. Now, one of its longest-serving veterans offers a glimpse inside its shadowy world. Rusty Firmin spent 15 years with 'The Regiment' and was a key figure in the Iranian Embassy siege in May 1980. He also served with the SAS in the Falklands and in Northern Ireland during the 1980s. Now available in paperback, this is the unforgettable chronicle of Rusty's combat experiences--a fascinating and intimate portrayal of what it was like to be part of the world's most respected Special Operations Force.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction

1. Childhood
2. Boy Soldier
3. Gunner
4. Commando
5. Selection
6. Continuation
7. New Kid on the Block
8. Learning the Ropes
9. First Blood
10. Back to Ireland
11. Suicide Mission
12. Water Jump
13. Back to Work
14. Later Years
15. Swan Song

Abbreviations and Glossary

Product details

Published Mar 14 2017
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 304
ISBN 9781472817372
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Dimensions 8 x 5 inches
Series General Military
Short code GNM
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Rusty Firmin

Rusty Firmin served for ten years in the Royal Art…

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