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Book Synopsis'Riveting stuff. Through the prism of his experience of the military elite, Fiennes presents a dazzling history of the world's best fighting units to amaze and enthral the reader.'
Damien Lewis, Bestselling author of Zero Six Bravo Inspired by the
heroic war time escapades of his father, as well as drawing on his own experiences in the
special forces, acclaimed adventurer
Sir Ranulph Fiennes thrillingly explores the history of
elite military units, from ancient Sparta to the War on Terror.
The
best of the best, these elite units have frequently been immortalised on the big screen, and in computer games, for their
daring deeds. Whether it be fighting on the
battlefield, storming forts and castles,
rescuing hostages, high stakes reconnaissance missions or the dramatic
assassination of enemy leaders, these are the men who are relied upon to undertake
dangerous m
Trade Review"Riveting stuff. Through the prism of his experience of the military elite, Fiennes presents a dazzling history of the world's best fighting units to amaze and enthral the reader." -- Damien Lewis
