Special Force by Alastair MacKenzie

The Untold Story of 22nd Special Air Service Regiment

328 pages, Hardcover

228 x 155 x 34mm (L x W x T)

Condition: LIKE NEW: This book is almost as new, with no damage nor defects. There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant.

Genres: Nonfiction / Armed Forces / Elite Forces / Social Sciences

The British Army's elite 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, a part of the Regular army, is a subject of mystery and surrounded by myths regarding its members. However, what lies behind the facade of clinical professionalism? How has this small regiment garnered such weighty legends? And what role does the SAS play in the 21st century?

In "Special Force," an original and critical overview of the SAS activities from the Malayan Emergency of 1950 to the present day, MacKenzie delves into the post-war activities of the Regiment. He argues that the SAS's reputation for professional competence is often not fully supported by reality. Rather than being strategically deployed military assets, MacKenzie suggests that the recent use of the SAS has been driven by the entrepreneurial actions of a select few commanding officers.

"Special Force" not only provides a revealing history of the SAS in the modern era but also uncovers the truth behind the myths. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the British military, both past and present.