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 Brave men September 14, 2008
A very comprehensive history of the SAS from their inception in WWII North Africa to the first Iraq war. This is a detailed account of the men involved and their operations. Actions are described in detail, sometimes horrifying detail. It is a story of very brave but sometimes flawed men. The flaws were particularly apparent in some of the men and in many operations in Northern Ireland where the rules of engagement hindered SAS effectiveness. It is a thrilling read. Real life beats fiction.
Enjoyable read August 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have read several of Michael Ashers books,and i found this book to be a well written informative read.
 The Regiment August 6, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nothing that has not been published before. The "Batman" comic style of writing, with ridiculous words appearing randomly in the action scenes - spoiled it for me.
 Sloppily written July 1, 2008
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Michael Asher is a former Special Forces soldier and an accredited author; and therefore it would be fair to think that he could write a definitive history of the Special Air Service. He has certainly carried his research far and wide but he seriously lets himself down in his narrative. To suggest that The Regiment `got clocked', `had a dekko' and (appallingly) `lucked-out' does not do himself justice as a writer, nor is it prudent to use `army-speak' - `bugged off' and `orbat' - in a book which is going to be read by civilians as well as army personnel.
Mr. Asher can do better - a lot better - than this. His biography of Wilfred Thesiger was well-researched as well as being well written and it would be good to see him regain his normal high standards.
False Statements April 5, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was quite distressed to read Robin Horsfall's comments, since if he had continued with the book, he would have discovered that he is one of its heroes. With regard to his comment on Operation Nimrod, he is actually quoted on a BBC Documentary as stating that 'Mrs. Thatcher didn't want anyone coming out alive.' I was simply repeating what he said, and his words are in the public domain.
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