Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War by Ben Macintyre

Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War

Ben Macintyre

400 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

nonfiction history informative fast-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who crave thrilling real-life wartime adventures that blend meticulous historical detail with the high-stakes drama of unconventional warfare.

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The incredible untold story of WWII's greatest secret fighting force, as told by our great modern master of wartime intrigueBritain's Special Air Service--or SAS--was the brainchild of David Stirling, a young, gadabout aristocrat whose aimlessness...

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informative: 88%

dark: 41%

inspiring: 29%

tense: 28%

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funny: 23%

reflective: 22%

sad: 19%

challenging: 13%

hopeful: 7%

lighthearted: 1%

mysterious: 1%

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