Description

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The full, dramatic story of the SAS in the Gulf war, and the integral role played by Britain's super elite in the eventual Allied victory. Illustrated with 120 black-and-white photographs and maps.

Drawing upon unpublished accounts from SAS soldiers who fought in the war, as well as previously classified information, SAS in the Gulf War paints a vivid picture of what it's like to fight as an elite soldier, and what SAS operations were actually like behind Iraqi lines. Read about the special relationship that developed between SAS soldiers and the Royal Air Force helicopter crews who flew teams deep into enemy-held territory; the heartrending story of the patrol code-named "Bravo Two Zero"; the breathtaking tales of combat between SAS mobile fighting columns and Iraqi Scud launcher teams; and the successful SAS role in the collation of intelligence from the Kuwaiti resistance. In addition, the book serves as the definitive guide to every aspect of SAS operations in the Gulf War, from where it fit in strategically to the cooperation between the SAS and US elite units stationed there.

About the Author

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Steve Crawford has a postgraduate degree in military history from the University of York. A former employee of the British intelligence services, he has worked on numerous foreign assignments. His books include The SAS Encyclopedia, The SAS at Close Quarters, SAS Gulf Warriors: The Truth Behind Bravo Two Zero, and Deadly Fighting Skills of the World.