Damien Lewis is as meticulous a historian as he is a natural storyteller. In this book, he records the incredible tale of how 34 members of the SAS evaded 5,000 Nazis amidst a snowstorm after wreaking havoc on an Italian ambush. The complete and thrilling narrative of Operation Gala and the astonishing escape that followed is revealed here.

In the trilogy "SAS Great Escapes," five of the boldest escapes carried out by the SAS during World War II are recounted. From the birth of the SAS to the battles following D-Day in Nazi-occupied Europe, these true stories cover some of the most iconic operations of the corps and its key figures, while also including unvarnished accounts of bravery and resilience.

With Damien Lewis's classic style, each narrative immerses the reader in the experiences of the survivors - sharing the most terrifying yet astonishing moments of their lives. The tales include unimaginable descriptions of survival against incredible odds, episodes of psychological tension and deception, as well as epic ambushes against hostile forces seeking to exact revenge.

In this new volume of incredible special forces achievements, author Damien Lewis worked closely with veterans of World War II and their families, gaining access to war diaries, letters, mission reports, testimonies from interrogations, and more, to recount how the SAS men were hunted by the enemy and forced to fight for their escape from certain death or capture.

Every corner, every decision, and every move holds the potential for discovery. Yet with each step, breath, and turn, these fugitives embodied the spirit of the SAS that knows no defeat and seeks survival.