The Phantom Major: The Story Of David Stirling And The S.A.S. Regiment
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Virginia Cowles
Binding: Hardback
Published: COLLINS, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The military history The Phantom Major chronicles the extraordinary life of David Stirling, the visionary officer behind the creation of the Special Air Service (SAS) during World War II. This compelling account details the daring origins and clandestine operations of the elite commando unit, recounting their pivotal role in North Africa and beyond. Virginia Cowles presents a vivid and authoritative narrative, capturing the audacious spirit and strategic brilliance that defined Stirling's leadership and the regiment's early exploits. The book illustrates the innovative tactics and unwavering courage that forged the SAS into one of the world's most formidable special forces. It offers an essential look into the birth of a legendary military force and the remarkable individual who conceived it.
Author: Virginia Cowles
Binding: Hardback
Published: COLLINS, 1958
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
The military history The Phantom Major chronicles the extraordinary life of David Stirling, the visionary officer behind the creation of the Special Air Service (SAS) during World War II. This compelling account details the daring origins and clandestine operations of the elite commando unit, recounting their pivotal role in North Africa and beyond. Virginia Cowles presents a vivid and authoritative narrative, capturing the audacious spirit and strategic brilliance that defined Stirling's leadership and the regiment's early exploits. The book illustrates the innovative tactics and unwavering courage that forged the SAS into one of the world's most formidable special forces. It offers an essential look into the birth of a legendary military force and the remarkable individual who conceived it.