Carol Mather
With Stirling's SAS in the Desert: When the Grass Stops Growing
With Stirling's SAS in the Desert: When the Grass Stops Growing
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During World War II, Carol Mather served in the Special Air Service, participating in thrilling exploits in the Western Desert and the Battle of El Alamein. He was captured and sent to a POW camp in Northern Italy, where he escaped and re-joined Monty's personal staff. His memoir provides a unique perspective on the war, including the Battle of the Bulge.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 236 pages
\n Publication date: 30 April 2021
\n Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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Carol Mather had an extraordinary war experience. After joining a ski battalion that never reached Finland, he underwent Commando training in Scotland before being deployed to North Africa, where he encountered a diverse range of characters, including Randolph Churchill, Evelyn Waugh, David Stirling, and Shimi Lovat. As an early member of Stirling's newly formed Special Air Service, he participated in thrilling adventures in the Western Desert before assuming the role of a liaison officer on Monty's personal staff. In this capacity, he had a front-row seat to witness the pivotal Battle of El Alamein. Following the battle, he returned to the SAS, was captured during a daring raid, and was sent to a POW camp in Northern Italy. Despite the challenges, he managed to escape and made his way back to Allied lines, covering hundreds of miles. Upon returning home, he rejoined Monty's personal staff, serving from before D-Day and for the majority of the North West Europe campaign. His account of the desperate Battle of the Bulge provides a revealing perspective. This exceptional wartime memoir is filled with legendary figures, offering a unique blend of behind-enemy-lines action and personal insights into the war's highest command levels, making it an utterly compelling read.
\n Weight: 580g\n
Dimension: 157 x 232 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526796509\n \n
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