The book "SAS Great Escapes Two" by Damien Lewis retells the untold stories of six of the most dramatic and daring escape attempts carried out by the famous SAS squad during World War II. From the early operations of the SAS to advancing into Nazi-occupied Europe, it covers key figures of the Regiment, including its founder, David Stirling, as well as other lesser-known heroes.
With each story, readers will experience a suspense-filled journey, delving into the memories of the escapees and sharing their most terrifying yet inspiring moments. These impressive survival narratives evoke awe, revealing the bluff, deception, and dramatic encounters with hostile forces seeking revenge and death, along with improbable acts of mercy from those who risked everything to aid the escapees.
Damien Lewis has worked closely with the families of those depicted, gaining access to war diaries, letters, mission reports, and interrogation texts to narrate how the men of the SAS crossed fiery deserts, evaded enemy forces, and escaped hostile territories, battling against seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
These uplifting stories of resilience highlight the triumph of the human spirit and the desire for survival. With a wealth of detail, the book brings readers closer to the remarkable members of the SAS like never before.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Damien Lewis
- Publisher
- Quercus Publishing
- Skroutz Book Awards 2025
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- Type
- Narrative
- Theme
- World History
- Time Period
- World War II
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
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- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
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- Release Date
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- Publication Date
- 2024
- Dimensions
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- ISBN-13
- 9781529429428
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