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OverviewThe definitive biography of Paddy Mayne, and the true story behind the hit TV show SAS Rogue Heroes. 'Paddy' Mayne was one of the most outstanding special forces leaders of the Second World War. Hamish Ross's authoritative study follows Mayne from solicitor and a rugby international to troop commander in the Commandos and then the SAS, whose leader he later became and whose annals he graced, winning the DSO and three bars, the Croix de Guerre and the Légion d'Honneur. Mayne's achievements attracted attention, and after his early death legends emerged, based largely on anecdote and assertion. Hamish Ross's closely researched biography challenges much of the received version, using contemporary sources, the official war diaries, the chronicle of 1 SAS, Mayne's papers and diaries, and a number of extended interviews with key contemporaries. It has the support of the Mayne family and the SAS Regimental Association. In Ross's analysis Mayne is a dynamic, yet principled and thoughtful man, committed to the unit's original concepts; not flawless, but whose leadership qualities and tactical brilliance in the field secured the reputation of the SAS. AUTHOR: Hamish Ross PhD became interested in the legendary wartime SAS commander Lt Col Blair 'Paddy' Mayne through a boyhood link with one of the 'L' Detachment originals. What started as a journal article soon turned into a far more substantial work when he saw the extent and quality of the archive material available. Hamish lives in Glasgow. 35 b/w illustrations, 6 maps Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hamish RossPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Edition: New edition ISBN: 9781803993720ISBN 10: 1803993723 Publication Date: 27 July 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe best biography I’ve read recently -- Colin Bateman This welcome reassessment, officially backed and well-researched, sets the record straight * Soldier Magazine * An excellent examination of Mayne… Ross corrects many of the myths about him that have flourished over the years.” * History of War magazine * The best biography I’ve read recently -- Colin Bateman This welcome reassessment, officially backed and well-researched, sets the record straight An excellent examination of Mayne… Ross corrects many of the myths about him that have flourished over the years.” * History of War magazine * The best biography I’ve read recently -- Colin Bateman This welcome reassessment, officially backed and well-researched, sets the record straight Author InformationHamish Ross PhD became interested in the legendary wartime SAS commander Lt Col Blair 'Paddy' Mayne through a boyhood link with one of the 'L' Detachment originals. What started as a journal article soon turned into a far more substantial work when he saw the extent and quality of the archive material available. Hamish lives in Glasgow. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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