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The Regiment - The True Story of the SAS Vol. 1

By Vincent Brugeas
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Set in 1941, The Regiment - The True Story of the SAS Vol. 1 unfolds during a perilous time when Nazi forces dominate much of Europe. As Britain stands firm against mounting threats, the North African desert becomes a critical battleground. Here, three daring officers—David Stirling, Blair Mayne, and Jock Lewes—forge an elite unit destined to become the legendary SAS, tasked with turning the tide of war.
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The true and incredible story of the origins of the SAS unit that would become legendary during the Second World War.

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1941. Almost all of Europe is under the Nazi heel. Great Britain still holds out, but the situation worsens with every passing day. And in North Africa, gateway to the Middle East and its immense oil reserves, Rommel now threatens Egypt, keystone of British defences.

In those desperate times, three unconventional officers, David Stirling, Blair Mayne and Jock Lewes, band together to create a small, elite unit that will become a military legend: The Regiment - The True Story of the SAS Vol. 1.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849184465

Publisher: Cinebook Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Cinebook Ltd

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Thomas Legrain

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Vincent Brugeasholds both a passion for and a degree in history. Two of his series - alternate history saga Block 109and the critically acclaimed Le Roy des Ribauds- have garnered much interest and praise. Thomas Legrain, after studying history and criminology, became a self-taught artist - not entirely surprising from the great nephew of BD legend Jijé- and produced no less than 19 volumes in 12 years, including series Sisco, as well as L'Agenceand Mortelle Rivierawith Bartoll(Insiders).

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