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title: "The Phantom Major: The Story of David Stirling and the SAS Regiment"
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# The Phantom Major: The Story of David Stirling and the SAS Regiment

**Brand:** virginia cowles
**Price:** € 63.48
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## Customer Reviews

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    An Exciting Action-Adventure of the War in the Desert
  

*by D***O on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2016*

This is the 2nd time I've read this book, and it was as exciting as the first. Perhaps more so because the first time was in 2004. I chose to read this book for research on my second book, a World War II story about behind-the-lines activity in North Africa.This book is not only insightful about the War, but entertaining on how a small detachment grew in what today is the S.A.S. (Special Air Service). It's very interesting how despite the success of this small military unit during the early days of the War in the Desert, military leaders were slow to recognize its importance. David Stirling seemed the unlikely man to create such a force. He was not the dashing handsome hero, but rather an ordinary, even quiet-looking person whom one would hardly take notice. However, Stirling proved looks can be deceiving, for he was an extremely confident, competitive, determined and capable leader.Stirling recognized the Afrika Korps' weaknesses and penetrated enemy lines with American jeeps outfitted with Vickers and Lewis machine guns. They raided enemy aerodromes, destroyed over 250 enemy planes (more than any single squadron of the R.A.F.), fuel depots, machine shops, trucks, you name it, they hit it. At one point Stirling was considered to be awarded the highest award for valor by the Royal Air Force (R.A.F.), but jealous officers nixed the idea.This book takes you through how Stirling came up with the idea for L Detachment, the obstacles he faced within the British Army, his recruitment of officers and men, acquiring supplies and training, and actual engagements with the enemy. Their exploits are described in detail, and it is truly amazing how close they came to capture in the middle of the desert. The author writes in clarity the depravations they faced with low rations, water, fuel and ammunition. The Special Air Service was such a threat to Rommel's Afrika Korps that a specially-trained unit was formed in Germany and flown to North Africa to deal with them. If you love military fiction, or history, you will love this book because it combines them both. I found it highly entertaining and am glad to have this in my personal collection.David Lucero, author

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    This is one of the best WWII stories you'll ever read
  

*by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019*

Amazing how much damage a small group of badassess can do.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A GREAT WW II British SAS Military History Read
  

*by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019*

This book is an easy and most educational read. It is a MUST read for all students of the Brit's involvement in WW II.

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