The Regiment

The Regiment

by Firmin, Rusty

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From its early beginnings in World War II, the Special Air Service (SAS) has won renown in some of the most dramatic, dangerous and controversial special operations of the 20th century. It is a secretive and mysterious unit, whose operations and internal structures are hidden from the public eye. Now, one of its longest-serving veterans offers a glimpse inside its shadowy world. Rusty Firmin spent 15 years with 'The Regiment' and was a key figure in the Iranian Embassy Siege in May 1980, the pl…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :The Regiment.

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From its early beginnings in World War II, the Special Air Service (SAS) has won renown in some of the most dramatic, dangerous and controversial special operations of the 20th century. It is a secretive and mysterious unit, whose operations and internal structures are hidden from the public eye. Now, one of its longest-serving veterans offers a glimpse inside its shadowy world. Rusty Firmin spent 15 years with 'The Regiment' and was a key figure in the Iranian Embassy Siege in May 1980, the planned attack on Argentina during the Falklands War and the secret conflict between the SAS and IRA.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2015.

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The Physical Object

  • Description:1 online resource (354 pages).

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781472811332, 147281133X
  • oclc:ocn914434069
  • LC Classification:UG635 .G7
  • Dewey Decimal:356.1670941

Table of Contents

Cover; Title Page; Table of Contents; Dedication; Introduction; Chapter One: Childhood; Chapter Two: Boy Soldier; Chapter Three: Gunner; Chapter Four: Commando; Chapter Five: Selection; Chapter Six: Continuation; Chapter Seven: New Kid on the Block; Chapter Eight: Learning the Ropes; Chapter Nine: First Blood; Chapter Ten: Back to Ireland; Chapter Eleven: Suicide Mission; Chapter Twelve: Water Jump; Chapter Thirteen: Back to Work; Chapter Fourteen: Later Years; Chapter Fifteen: Swan Song; Abbreviations and Glossary; Acknowledgements; eCopyright.

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Subjects

Firmin, Rusty Great Britain Great Britain., Army Opérations spéciales (Science militaire… Special operations (Military science) Special operations (Military science) -…

Writers

Firmin, Rusty Weale, Adrian

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