There have been several books published about the SAS during WWII. This, however, is the first authorized illustrated version. The pictures have never published before.
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The definition and use of military history has been challenging for the American military establishment. How is history useful for an operational commander or to soldiers in general?
"Anyone wanting to understand the current war in Ukraine would benefit from reading this careful and thoughtful history. . . . a deft use of the documentary format."
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