In Action with the SAS: Updated Edition of SASThe SAS is a disciplined and elite force. The men in this force are trained to operate deep behind enemy lines to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance operations, usually in very close proximity to the enemy and are often involved in violent actions with that enemy. The SAS first went into action in Borneo in 1963 and saw further action in Vi... |
Contents
TOWARDS SPECIAL FORCES AUSTRALIA 19401957 | 21 |
THE 1ST SAS COMPANY SWANBOURNE 19571962 | 39 |
TO BORNEO FORMATION OF THE REGIMENT | 54 |
HEARTS AND MINDS 1 SQUADRON FEBRUARYMAY | 69 |
THE ROGUE 1 SQUADRON MAYJUNE 1965 | 94 |
CONTACT 1 SQUADRON JUNEJULY 1965 | 109 |
PREPARING FOR ACTION 2 SQUADRON SEPTEMBER | 124 |
THE SARAWAK OPERATIONS 2 SQUADRON | 139 |
A MATTER OF TRAINING 2 SQUADRON OCTOBER | 273 |
THE REGIMENTAL BASE SWANBOURNE 19681972 | 295 |
THE LURE OF THE MAY TAOS 3 SQUADRON | 310 |
INTO THE MAY TAOS 3 SQUADRON SEPTEMBER | 332 |
FLEXIBILITY AND FRUSTRATION 1 SQUADRON | 348 |
WITHDRAWAL FROM VIETNAM 2 SQUADRON | 369 |
THE DEFENCE OF AUSTRALIA 19721981 | 390 |
COUNTERTERRORISM 19781988 | 414 |
EYES AND EARS OF THE TASK FORCE 3 SQUADRON | 153 |
LONG TAN AND AFTER 3 SQUADRON AUGUST | 184 |
FIGHTING FOR INFORMATION 1 SQUADRON MARCH | 201 |
PHANTOMS OF THE JUNGLE VIETNAM PATROLLING | 230 |
DOMINATING THE REAR AREAS 2 SQUADRON | 247 |
PHANTOMS OF THE OPERATIONS 19871999 | 452 |
THE FORCE OF CHOICE 19992000 | 488 |
NOTES | 527 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 543 |
BACK COVER MATERIAL | 559 |
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Common terms and phrases
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