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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Winged Dagger is considered to be one of the most and important accounts of the wartime SAS ever written. An eccentric and charismatic officer, Roy Farran rose to command an SAS squadron during the Second World War. His classic account of the early years of the SAS became an immediate bestseller when it was first published. Covering action throughout the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy, this is the story of how Farran was captured, escaped and went on to lead some of the most daring operations of the war far behind enemy lines. Farran was instrumental in pioneering behind-the-lines commando tactics in Europe and had tremendous success in fighting ahead of the allies' push back into Europe. The book is a classic volume which demonstrates the fast learning curve required in the heat of battle. This new edition of Farran's memoir, published by Pen & Sword Military, contains a forward from author Damien Lewis. AUTHOR: Major Roy Alexander Farran (2 January 1921 2 June 2006), was a British-Canadian soldier, politician, farmer, author and journalist. He was highly decorated for his exploits with the Special Air Service (SAS) during the Second World War, serving in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy. 10 b/w illustrations Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condition: New. _Winged Dagger_ is considered to be one of the most and important accounts of the wartime SAS ever written.An eccentric and charismatic officer, Roy Farran rose to command an SAS squadron during the Second World War. His classic account of the early years of the SAS became an immediate bestseller when it was first published. Covering action throughout the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy, this is the story of how Farran was captured, escaped and went on to lead some of the most daring operations of the war far behind enemy lines. Farran was instrumental in pioneering behind-the-lines commando tactics in Europe and had tremendous success in fighting ahead of the allies' push back into Europe. The book is a classic volume which demonstrates the fast learning curve required in the heat of battle.This new edition of Farran's memoir, published by Pen and Sword Military, contains a forward from author Damien Lewis.…

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First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Date suggested. Physical description; 254 pages ; (8º). Subjects; Fiction text. Winged dagger. A novel. English fiction. Adventure. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Date suggested. Physical description; 254 pages ; (8º). Subjects; Fiction text. Winged dagger. A novel. English fiction. Adventure. 1 Kg.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Bold, behind-the-lines commando warfare unfolds through daring feats, escapes, and rapid adaptation that shaped elite operations in WWIIWinged Dagger is considered to be one of the most and important accounts of the wartime SAS ever written.An eccentric and charismatic officer, Roy Farran rose to command an SAS squadron during the Second World War. His classic account of the early years of the SAS became an immediate bestseller when it was first published. Covering action throughout the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy, this is the story of how Farran was captured, escaped and went on to lead some of the most daring operations of the war far behind enemy lines. Farran was instrumental in pioneering behind-the-lines commando tactics in Europe and had tremendous success in fighting ahead of the allies' push back into Europe. The book is a classic volume which demonstrates the fast learning curve required in the heat of battle.This new edition of Farran's memoir, published by Pen & Sword Military, contains a forward from author Damien Lewis.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Winged Dagger is considered to be one of the most and important accounts of the wartime SAS ever written. An eccentric and charismatic officer, Roy Farran rose to command an SAS squadron during the Second World War. His classic account of the early years of the SAS became an immediate bestseller when it was first published. Covering action throughout the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy, this is the story of how Farran was captured, escaped and went on to lead some of the most daring operations of the war far behind enemy lines. Farran was instrumental in pioneering behind-the-lines commando tactics in Europe and had tremendous success in fighting ahead of the allies' push back into Europe. The book is a classic volume which demonstrates the fast learning curve required in the heat of battle. This new edition of Farran's memoir, published by Pen & Sword Military, contains a forward from author Damien Lewis. AUTHOR: Major Roy Alexander Farran (2 January 1921 2 June 2006), was a British-Canadian soldier, politician, farmer, author and journalist. He was highly decorated for his exploits with the Special Air Service (SAS) during the Second World War, serving in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy. 10 b/w illustrations Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Winged Dagger is considered to be one of the most and important accounts of the wartime SAS ever written. An eccentric and charismatic officer, Roy Farran rose to command an SAS squadron during the Second World War. His classic account of the early years of the SAS became an immediate bestseller when it was first published. Covering action throughout the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy, this is the story of how Farran was captured, escaped and went on to lead some of the most daring operations of the war far behind enemy lines. Farran was instrumental in pioneering behind-the-lines commando tactics in Europe and had tremendous success in fighting ahead of the allies' push back into Europe. The book is a classic volume which demonstrates the fast learning curve required in the heat of battle. This new edition of Farran's memoir, published by Pen & Sword Military, contains a forward from author Damien Lewis. AUTHOR: Major Roy Alexander Farran (2 January 1921 2 June 2006), was a British-Canadian soldier, politician, farmer, author and journalist. He was highly decorated for his exploits with the Special Air Service (SAS) during the Second World War, serving in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy. 10 b/w illustrations Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Spine sun-toned. Previous owner's inscription to end paper. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 384 p. : port., maps ; 21 cm. Contents; Introduction. Palestine, 1947 -- Book I. The Middle East, 1940-1943 -- 1. Arrival in the Middle East -- 2. Cairo, 1940 -- 3. The first Wavell campaign -- 4. The first withdrawal in Cyrenaica -- 5. Crete -- 6. Prison camp, 1941 -- 7. Escape from prison, 1941 -- 8. The western desert, 1942, and the retreat to El Alamein -- 9. Interim in South Africa and UK, 1942-43 -- Book II. The special air service -- 1. Introduction -- 2. North Africa and Sicily, 1943 -- 3. Jeep operation in Italy, 1943 (part I) -- 4. Jeep operation in Italy, 1943 (part II) -- 5. Battle of Termoli -- 6. Operation near Pescara, 1943 -- 7. Interim, 1943-44 -- 8. France, 1944 -- 9. Greece, 1944 -- Book III. Operation in Italy, 1945 -- 1. Preliminaries to Tombola -- 2. Arrival in Tombola valley -- 3. Organisation of the battalion -- 4. Formation of the battaglione alleato -- 5. The attack on the corps headquarters -- 6. Defensive actions in Tombola valley -- 7. Attacks on highway twelve -- 8. Victory column -- Book IV. Post-war, 1945-47 -- 1. A regular soldider in peace -- 2. Palestine, 1947 -- 3. Escape from Palestine, 1947 -- 4. Reflections in a prison cell -- 5. Epilogue. Subjects; Farran, Roy Alexander. World War, 1939-1945 Personal narratives, English. World War, 1939-1945 Commando operations. World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns. World War, 1939-1945 Personal narratives, British. South Africa Africa. Great Britain Europe. Italy Europe. Greece Europe. Palestine Middle East. Sicily Italy Europe. France Europe. Norway Europe. Syria Middle East. 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn (with some loss) and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Spine sun-toned. Previous owner's inscription to end paper. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; 384 p. : port., maps ; 21 cm. Contents; Introduction. Palestine, 1947 -- Book I. The Middle East, 1940-1943 -- 1. Arrival in the Middle East -- 2. Cairo, 1940 -- 3. The first Wavell campaign -- 4. The first withdrawal in Cyrenaica -- 5. Crete -- 6. Prison camp, 1941 -- 7. Escape from prison, 1941 -- 8. The western desert, 1942, and the retreat to El Alamein -- 9. Interim in South Africa and UK, 1942-43 -- Book II. The special air service -- 1. Introduction -- 2. North Africa and Sicily, 1943 -- 3. Jeep operation in Italy, 1943 (part I) -- 4. Jeep operation in Italy, 1943 (part II) -- 5. Battle of Termoli -- 6. Operation near Pescara, 1943 -- 7. Interim, 1943-44 -- 8. France, 1944 -- 9. Greece, 1944 -- Book III. Operation in Italy, 1945 -- 1. Preliminaries to Tombola -- 2. Arrival in Tombola valley -- 3. Organisation of the battalion -- 4. Formation of the battaglione alleato -- 5. The attack on the corps headquarters -- 6. Defensive actions in Tombola valley -- 7. Attacks on highway twelve -- 8. Victory column -- Book IV. Post-war, 1945-47 -- 1. A regular soldider in peace -- 2. Palestine, 1947 -- 3. Escape from Palestine, 1947 -- 4. Reflections in a prison cell -- 5. Epilogue. Subjects; Farran, Roy Alexander. World War, 1939-1945 Personal narratives, English. World War, 1939-1945 Commando operations. World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns. World War, 1939-1945 Personal narratives, British. South Africa Africa. Great Britain Europe. Italy Europe. Greece Europe. Palestine Middle East. Sicily Italy Europe. France Europe. Norway Europe. Syria Middle East. 1 Kg. …

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Hardback. Condition: New. _Winged Dagger_ is considered to be one of the most and important accounts of the wartime SAS ever written.An eccentric and charismatic officer, Roy Farran rose to command an SAS squadron during the Second World War. His classic account of the early years of the SAS became an immediate bestseller when it was first published. Covering action throughout the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Italy, this is the story of how Farran was captured, escaped and went on to lead some of the most daring operations of the war far behind enemy lines. Farran was instrumental in pioneering behind-the-lines commando tactics in Europe and had tremendous success in fighting ahead of the allies' push back into Europe. The book is a classic volume which demonstrates the fast learning curve required in the heat of battle.This new edition of Farran's memoir, published by Pen and Sword Military, contains a forward from author Damien Lewis.…

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