SBS: Special Boat Squadron

The book is a historical adventure chronicling the exploits of the Special Boat Squadron, the seaborne raiders who carried out World War Two's most daring covert operations. It was formed in the darkest hours of the war to strike back at an enemy no army could meet in the field. The squadron raided deep behind enemy lines, sowing chaos and capturing much-needed intelligence. Only two of the eight commandos will make it back alive, and what they will face next will make Operation Anglo look like a cakewalk.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Special Boat Squadron (SBS) was a group of highly skilled and daring soldiers who carried out some of the most daring covert operations during World War II. Formed in the darkest hours of the war, when nations were falling one by one to the Axis advance, the SBS's mission was to strike back at the enemy in ways that no conventional army could meet.

Trained in sabotage and surveillance, the SBS raided deep behind enemy lines, causing chaos and capturing vital intelligence. Their methods were unorthodox, their success rate unprecedented. One of their most famous operations was Operation Anglo, which took place on August 31, 1942, beneath the waves of the Mediterranean.

Onboard HMS Traveller, eight SBS commandos prepared to infiltrate and sabotage two Axis bomber fields on the coast of Rhodes. Only two of the eight commandos would make it back alive. Ex-Black Watch Sergeant Jim Hunter was one of the lucky ones, but what he would face next would make Operation Anglo look like a cakewalk.

Operation Anglo was a harrowing and intense mission that involved intense fighting, treachery, and bravery. The SBS commandos faced relentless enemy fire, and their mission was fraught with danger. Despite the odds, they managed to carry out their mission, destroying two Axis bomber fields and inflicting significant damage on the enemy.

The SBS's success in Operation Anglo was a testament to the skill and dedication of its soldiers. They were a group of men who were willing to risk everything to achieve their goals, and their bravery and ingenuity continue to inspire people to this day.

The SBS's legacy is a reminder of the importance of unconventional warfare and the role that small, highly skilled teams can play in achieving victory. Their operations were a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity and achieve greatness, and their story is one that will be remembered for generations to come.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801101332