Delve into the untold history of the Special Boat Service with “SBS – Silent Warriors” by acclaimed historian Saul David. This authorized account unveils the origins of Britain’s pioneering maritime special operations unit, from its nascent days in 1940 to its legendary status in World War II and beyond. Discover the daring exploits of the SBS as they carried out audacious missions across Europe and Asia, disrupting enemy operations and paving the way for Allied victories. David’s meticulous research, enriched by unprecedented access to the SBS archives, reveals the human stories behind the headlines, showcasing the courage and ingenuity of these elite warriors. More than just a military history, this book is a testament to the enduring legacy of the SBS, the silent force that shaped modern special warfare. This edition is published by William Collins. Perfect for enthusiasts of military history and tales of unwavering bravery.
SBS – Silent Warriors
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From award-winning historian Saul David, the first authorised history of the SBS.
Britains SBS or Special Boat Section was the worlds first maritime special operations unit. Founded in the dark days of 1940, it started as a small and inexperienced outfit that leaned heavily on volunteers raw courage and boyish enthusiasm.
It would become one of the most effective fighting forces of the Second World War and has served as a model for Special Forces ever since.
Its first mission was a daring beach reconnaissance of Rhodes in the spring of 1941. Over the next four years, the SBS and its affiliates would carry out many more spectacular operations in the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, the Channel and the Far East: they included the destruction of enemy ships, railways and bridges; the rescue of fugitive Allied soldiers; the support of Commando operations; the survey of coastal landing zones in North Africa, Italy and France; and the use of midget submarines to signpost the Normandy beaches on D-Day.
Using new material from multiple archives (including the secret SBS archives in Poole), this book is the first authoritative history of Britains maritime special operations. Very much a human tale, it concentrates on the key personalities and the daredevil missions they undertook. It is an authorized history – the first time the SBS Regimental Association has given its seal of approval to any book about the Units past activities but not an official one.
What the SBS and its affiliated units were able to achieve in four years of warfare is nothing less than extraordinary. At no time did these units individually number more than a hundred officers and men. Yet these small Bands of Brothers were able to take part in scores of planned operations from submarines, surface craft and other means of transport, as well as carry out numerous minor reconnaissance trips and fighting patrols behind enemy lines. Their missions accomplished by a handful of brave and determined men, paddling flimsy canoes, and armed only with knives, pistols and a few sub machine guns were some of the most audacious and legendary of the war.
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| Pages | 512 |
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| Weight | 810 |
