True Stories Of The British Army's Elite Special Forces Regiment

Heroes Of The SAS

New edition of this gripping collection of true stories about the men of Britain's elite Special Forces

Barry Davies, B.E.M, is a highly respected authority on the SAS and was decorated during his 18 years' service with the elite unit. He is the author of numerous books on the subject and appeared as an expert on the BBC's SAS: Are You Tough Enough?

The riveting true stories of the men of Britain's Special Forces revealing what it's really like being a member of one of the world's most elite military regiments. 
 
The SAS has played a vital role in innumerable military operations since World War II. Along the way the daring and bravery of it's men has produced incredible stories of courage and devotion to duty. Heroes of the SAS is packed with thrilling accounts of the events and men involved in some of the most dramatic incidents in the division's history, from covert operations to major campaigns. It shares numerous gripping tales of outstanding bravery and reveals just what it takes to make it as an SAS soldier.

Inside A World Phenomenon

Terrorism

The most comprehensive look at all aspects of terrorism to date.

An authoritative, one-volume work of reference, usefully drawing together a huge amount of information culled from many disparate sources.

Terrorism: Inside a World Phenomenon, the first comprehensive look at a problem that affects us all, has been completely updated to include recent terrorist events such as the Beslan school siege and the effect that Yasser Arafat's death is likely to have on the Middle East and the rest of the world. 
Barry Davies, SAS veteran and instructor and bestselling author of The Complete Encyclopedia of the SAS, has compiled a carefully researched and often shocking history which exposes the true nature of modern terrorism, from its origins to the predicament we find ourselves in today.

SAS Essential Survival

The SAS Essential Survival guides are a hardworking series of practical survival handbooks based on SAS training and techniques. They cover every aspect of survival in the world's most inhospitable places and have the authority of being written by a top ex-SAS training instructor. Adapted from the comprehensive SAS Encyclopedia of Survival, each book contains information on basic survival techniques, including shelter construction, sourcing, water and signalling-essential skills which are required in any survival situation. Praise for the original hardback SAS Encyclopedia of survival: 'The most comprehensive survival guide ever written. ' Millitary Illustrated.

The Complete Encyclopedia Of The SAS

From its origins during World War II to its role today as the world's premier anti-terrorist unit, Britain's Special Air Service has been home to the most highly trained and deadly soldiers ever to do battle. Now The Complete Encyclopedia of the SAS penetrates the legend to provide the first definitive reference to every aspect of the history of the British Army's elite fighting force, and that of its brothers-in-arms in the Australian, New Zealand and Rhodesian SAS. 
 
The most comprehensive book on the subject ever undertaken, this immaculately researched, easily accessible A-Z boasts over 1,000 entries, each meticulously cross-referenced, covering operations, personnel. specialised weaponry and equipment. 
 
Not only an invaluable historical record of the world's most famous special force. The Complete Encyclopedia of the SAS also stands as a tribute to all members of the SAS. past and present, for their outstanding bravery while remaining true to an ideology that forms the backbone of the Regiment - Who Dares Wins.

Barry Davies

The SAS Essential Survival guides are a hardworking series of practical survival handbooks based on SAS training and teqniques. They cover every aspect survival in the worlds most inhospitable places, and have the authority of being written by A top ex-SAS training instuctor. Adapted from the comprehensive SAS Encyclopedia of Survival, each book contains information on basic survival techniques, including shelter construction, sourcing, water and signalling-essential skills which are required in any survival situation. SAS Jungle Survival gives detailed information on shelter, food, equipment and firemaking specific to the jungle, any mountain area of your life. Praise for the original hardback SAS Encyclopedia of Survival: 'The most comprehensive survival guide ever written. 'Millitary Illustrated.

Barry Davies

Books by Barry Davies

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