He Who Dares: Recollections of service in the SAS, SBS and MI5 by D.G.C. Sutherl

Description: He Who Dares by D.G.C. Sutherland CBE MC With so few survivors of the Second World War military generation alive today, it is extremely fortunate that men like David Sutherland recorded their experiences for posterity. There can be few veterans whose contribution to victory can rival Sutherlands as readers of this superb memoir will discover. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Over fifty years having now passed since the Second World War ended, it is surprising that there are any first-hand accounts left that are worth the telling. The fact that there are, and that they have remained untold, can only be ascribed to modesty and to the fact that fifty years ago what seems to be the post-war generation to be the exclusive province of thriller writers was to David Sutherlands generation the only adult world they had ever known. It needs someone to say: "Youd better write it down before its too late" or a grandchild to ask: "What did you do in the war, Grandpa?" to get the pen and the memory cells into gear. David Sutherlands war certainly ranks very high indeed in the thriller ratings. If, at times, he errs on the side of modesty when describing his own role and is over-generous in his praise of others, he cannot disguise the fact that au fond he found it all thrilling - while realising that ultimately he was extremely lucky to come out alive. Much of the action is set in the Aegean where the author served with the Special Boat Service, an off-shoot of the infant SAS, raiding airfields on the German-held islands. This is really thrilling stuff, made all the more moving by the authors profound and lasting admiration for the Greek resistance fighters who risked not just their lives, but those of their families and entire villages, by giving their support. David Sutherland has written a true adventure story. But it is one which raises that age-old yet acutely disconcerting question: "When men have lived lives like this, what am I doing catching the 8:15 from Woking?!" AUTHOR: David Sutherland was born in 1920. He was educated at Eton and commissioned into The Black Watch in 1939, just after the outbreak of war. He remained in the Army until 1955, when he joined MI5, for whom he worked for twenty-five years. He is married to Christine Sutherland, author of the bestselling Princess of Siberia. 50 b/w illustrations Author Biography David Sutherland was born in 1920. He was educated at Eton and commissioned into The Black Watch in 1939, just after the outbreak of war. He remained in the Army until 1955, when he joined MI5, for whom he worked for twenty-five years. He is married to Christine Sutherland, author of the bestselling Princess of Siberia. Details ISBN1526782227 Pages 236 Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd Year 2020 ISBN-10 1526782227 ISBN-13 9781526782229 Short Title He Who Dares Language English Format Paperback Imprint Pen & Sword Military Place of Publication South Yorkshire Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-08-13 NZ Release Date 2020-08-13 UK Release Date 2020-08-13 Illustrations 50 black and white illustrations Author D.G.C. Sutherland CBE MC Publication Date 2020-08-13 Subtitle Recollections of service in the SAS, SBS and MI5 DEWEY 940 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137518543;

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