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Peter Davis was the youngest officer in the SAS during World War II. In his
autobiographical account, he reveals the naïve enthusiasm he felt when he joined the
Unit, his fears and trepidation during training, and the horror at what he later experienced
during his first operations in the liberation of Sicily and Italy. This is his story.
It explores the difficulty of a young, inexperienced officer leading older and seasoned soldiers. It tells of mistakes a rookie can make and of how listening, learning and
ultimately earning respect made him the skilful leader he ultimately became. During later
operations he was awarded the Military Cross.
Through it all the enigmatic figure of Paddy Mayne looms large. At times irrational,
aggressive, and often drunk, he was always a born leader able to instil obedience and
respect. Where he led, men followed.
This autobiographical account was written shortly after the end of the War, using diaries
written at the time. It is possibly the last, untold, first-hand account of a time of chaos, of
horror and of the camaraderie of the men of the SAS.
autobiographical account, he reveals the naïve enthusiasm he felt when he joined the
Unit, his fears and trepidation during training, and the horror at what he later experienced
during his first operations in the liberation of Sicily and Italy. This is his story.
It explores the difficulty of a young, inexperienced officer leading older and seasoned soldiers. It tells of mistakes a rookie can make and of how listening, learning and
ultimately earning respect made him the skilful leader he ultimately became. During later
operations he was awarded the Military Cross.
Through it all the enigmatic figure of Paddy Mayne looms large. At times irrational,
aggressive, and often drunk, he was always a born leader able to instil obedience and
respect. Where he led, men followed.
This autobiographical account was written shortly after the end of the War, using diaries
written at the time. It is possibly the last, untold, first-hand account of a time of chaos, of
horror and of the camaraderie of the men of the SAS.
- Group
- Books (first-hand)
- Author
- Davis, P.
- Title
- SAS. Men in the Making. An Original's Account of Operations in Sicily and Italy
- Details
- English text, 16 pages with bw-photographs. 288 pages.
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