SAS: Rogue Heroes

The Authorised Wartime History

By: Ben Macintyre

Narrated by: Ben Macintyre

Brought to you by Penguin.

The book behind the hit BBC series SAS: Rogue Heroes, starring Connor Swindells, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Allen and Dominic West.

From the secret SAS archives and bestselling author Ben Macintyre: the first ever authorized history of the SAS, read by the author.

In the summer of 1941, at the height of the war in the Western Desert, a bored and eccentric young officer, David Stirling, has a vision for a new kind of war: attacking the enemy where they least expect it - from behind their own lines.

Despite the intense opposition of many in British High Command, Winston Churchill personally gives Stirling permission to recruit the toughest, brightest and most ruthless soldiers he can find. And so begins the most celebrated and mysterious military organisation in the world: the SAS.

With unprecedented access to the SAS secret files, unseen footage and exclusive interviews with its founder members, SAS: Rogue Heroes tells the remarkable story behind an extraordinary fighting force, and the immense cost of making it a reality.

©2016 Ben Macintyre (P)2016 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Thorough and highly entertaining. It would be nigh on impossible to praise it too highly." (Daily Express)

"Impeccably researched, superbly told - by far the best book on the SAS in World War II." (Antony Beevor)

"Told with deceptive brilliance...one the finest books of its kind." (Evening Standard)

The origin story of a unit stepped in history

An excellent account of the creation and WW2 activities. Well told and not glorified. A good story.

Gut-lurching Selflessness

The incredible sacrifice made by men for all of humanity to be free of anti-human tyranny.

McIntyre narration and great narrator.

I am fascinated by The men who made a difference and won the War.
And these Roque heroes are real characters.
I have read all of Ben McIntyre's books.
This one is unique!

A must!

Any Slight interest in ww2? Then this book is a must read! As simple as that

Just wow!

Beautiful story and well read

Insights, sadness and a pertinent view of being British. A must read and I’ll crack in to read his other books.