The SAS in Occupied France: 2 SAS Operations, June to October 1944

The SAS, a highly renowned military brand, gained global prominence in 1980 with their storming of the Iranian Embassy. However, a comprehensive guide to their daring missions in German-occupied France during World War II has been lacking. Gavin Mortimer's two-volume account, filled with previously unpublished interviews and rare photographs, provides a detailed account of these operations in eastern France. Mortimer's blend of past and present allows readers to walk in the footsteps of SAS heroes and witness the locations where they lived, fought, and died.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The SAS, a legendary military brand, has left an indelible mark on the world of military history. Their rise to global prominence in 1980 with the daring storming of the Iranian Embassy has been the subject of numerous books, films, documentaries, and reality TV shows. However, a comprehensive guide to the scenes of their most famous Second World War operations has been lacking. Gavin Mortimer's two-volume account, "The SAS in German-Occupied France, 1944," fills this gap and offers a captivating insight into the daring missions of the SAS during that period.

The SAS's actions in France played a crucial role in delaying German reinforcements from reaching the battlefront in Normandy. Their strategic maneuvers caused confusion among the Germans as they withdrew, further contributing to the Allied victory. In this second volume, Mortimer delves into the details of three significant SAS operations that took place in eastern France. He provides a graphic account of these operations, including Loyton, Wallace, and Hardy, and Rupert.

Mortimer's work is distinguished by his use of previously unpublished interviews with SAS veterans and members of the French Maquis. These interviews provide a firsthand account of the experiences and hardships endured by these brave individuals. Mortimer also incorporates rare photographs, which bring the past to life and allow readers to walk in the footsteps of SAS heroes.

By seamlessly blending the past and present, Mortimer creates a compelling narrative that allows readers to fully immerse themselves in the world of the SAS. He sheds light on the training and preparation of the SAS, their tactics, and the impact they had on the German forces. The reader is transported to the battlefields, bunkers, and forests where the SAS operated, witnessing the bravery and resilience of these soldiers.

"The SAS in German-Occupied France, 1944" is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, particularly the Second World War. It offers a unique perspective on the SAS's operations and sheds light on the contributions of these soldiers to the Allied victory. Gavin Mortimer's meticulous research and storytelling skills make this book a valuable addition to the literature on the SAS and the Second World War.

Weight: 666g
Dimension: 179 x 252 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526769589