The Regiment
15 Years in the SAS
Published on 22. September 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4728-1737-2 (ISBN)
Description
The compelling, true story of an SAS veteran, who led a team during the assault on the Iranian Embassy Siege in 1980, as well as serving in the Falklands, Northern Ireland and throughout the globe in a 15-year career with the Regiment.
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 military 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 into the shadowy world of the SAS. Rusty Firmin spent an incredible 15 years with 'The Regiment' and was a key figure in the assault of the Iranian Embassy in London in May 1980.
Now revised and available in paperback, this is the unforgettable chronicle of Rusty's combat experiences - a fascinating and intimate portrayal of what it was like to be part of the world's most respected Special Operations Force.
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 military 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 into the shadowy world of the SAS. Rusty Firmin spent an incredible 15 years with 'The Regiment' and was a key figure in the assault of the Iranian Embassy in London in May 1980.
Now revised and available in paperback, this is the unforgettable chronicle of Rusty's combat experiences - a fascinating and intimate portrayal of what it was like to be part of the world's most respected Special Operations Force.
More details
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4728-1737-2 (9781472817372)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Rusty Firmin served for ten years in the Royal Artillery before volunteering for the SAS and, as a junior SAS NCO, was given command of one of the two assault teams at the Iranian Embassy siege in 1980. After 15 years' service in the SAS, during which he served all over the world, he left the Army to become a private security contractor. He is the co-author of Go! Go! Go! The Story of the Iranian Embassy Siege.
Content
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Childhood
2. Boy Soldier
3. Gunner
4. Commando
5. Selection
6. Continuation
7. New Kid on the Block
8. Learning the Ropes
9. First Blood
10. Back to Ireland
11. Suicide Mission
12. Water Jump
13. Back to Work
14. Later Years
15. Swan Song
Abbreviations and Glossary
Introduction
1. Childhood
2. Boy Soldier
3. Gunner
4. Commando
5. Selection
6. Continuation
7. New Kid on the Block
8. Learning the Ropes
9. First Blood
10. Back to Ireland
11. Suicide Mission
12. Water Jump
13. Back to Work
14. Later Years
15. Swan Song
Abbreviations and Glossary