These five SAS books explore wartime missions, survival skills, history and life in the regiment.
Here are five of the best SAS books you have to read.
Bravo Two Zero
Written by former SAS soldier Andy McNab, Bravo Two Zero tells the story of an SAS patrol behind enemy lines during the First Gulf War.
The book offers a first-hand account of survival, evasion and endurance under extreme conditions. Its combination of military detail and fast-paced storytelling has made it a bestseller and a classic of military literature.
The One That Got Away
Chris Ryan’s The One That Got Away recounts the same Gulf War mission from a different perspective.
It focuses on Ryan’s escape across Iraq to safety in Syria, while offering insight into SAS training, mental resilience and survival skills. The book remains one of the most popular true stories written by a former SAS soldier.
SAS Survival Handbook
Written by former SAS survival instructor John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman, SAS Survival Handbook is a guide to survival skills.
It covers wilderness survival, navigation, first aid and emergency preparedness, drawing on techniques developed and taught within the SAS. The book is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts as well as readers interested in elite military training.
SAS: Rogue Heroes
Ben Macintyre’s SAS: Rogue Heroes tells the story of how the SAS was founded during the Second World War.
It follows David Stirling and a small group of unconventional soldiers through daring raids and missions behind enemy lines. The history book’s popularity led to the BBC television adaptation SAS: Rogue Heroes.
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First Into Action
Former SAS trooper Duncan Falconer’s memoir provides an insider’s view of life in the special forces unit.
Covering selection, training and operational deployments, it presents a candid account of what it takes to serve in the regiment. The book is also noted for its portrayal of the realities of SAS life beyond the myths and legends.
Together, these books offer different perspectives on the SAS’s history, skills and experiences.
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