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Summary

The Special Air Service (SAS) is the toughest regiment in the British Army and is f?ted as the best Special Forces unit in the world. Members of the SAS live in a shadow world, unable to divulge their whereabouts or mission details, living a hard life of combat and secrets. This book brings to life the stories of 20 soldiers who were genuine heroes, although many were never recognised as such during their lives or even in death. Who Dares Winscontains former SAS soldier Pete Scholey's memories of some of those men. It is a book about soldiers who bravely fought for their country in extreme circumstances with no desire to be famous, f?ted or rewarded. Each chapter tells us about the life and combat stories of the men who, although capable of superhuman effort, were very much human beings. Some of the stories of Pete's heroes have never been heard before and certainly none of these dramatic tales of combat and life in the regiment have been told in such a touching and compelling manner.

Author Biography

Pete Scholey was lucky enough to discover what he wanted to do with his life at a young age, and he stuck with it. He was, as he put it, 'a lifer' in the most respected, admired and toughest British Army regiment, the SAS. For 20 years Pete served in some of the world's most hostile terrain, patrolling, cooking, fighting, fixing and even laughing as enemy soldiers sought to expel him and his small band of fellow soldiers from whatever foxhole, jungle or sand dune that they were holed up in.

However, Pete did not want to be a soldier when he signed up. He wanted to join the RAF but, having twice failed the entrance exams, he ended up doing his National Service in the Royal Army Service Corps. When he was discharged, he immediately re-enlisted, ending up in the Parachute Regiment and eventually, in 1963, in the SAS. Pete served in Borneo, Aden, Oman and Northern Ireland as well as with the regiment's CRW anti-terrorist team. On leaving the regiment in 1982, Pete worked as a security consultant before settling down in semi-retirement with his wife, Carolyn, in Hereford. The author lives in UK.

Acknowledgements	p. 9
Foreword	p. 11
Introduction	p. 14
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Blair 'Paddy' Mayne	p. 21
Sergeant Len Owens	p. 37
Major Michael 'Bronco' Lane	p. 52
WO2 Squadron Sergeant-Major Don 'Lofty' Large	p. 68
Sergeant Iain 'Jock' Thomson	p. 81
WO2 Squadron Sergeant-Major Kevin Walsh	p. 96
Sergeant Mick 'Ginge' Tyler	p. 111
Staff Sergeant John Partridge	p. 122
WO2 Squadron Sergeant-Major Alfie Tasker	p. 135
WO1 Regimental Sergeant-Major Reg Tayler	p. 150
Staff Sergeant Bob Podesta	p. 162
Sergeant Talaiasi Labalaba and Staff Sergeant Sekonaia Takavesi	p. 176
Staff Sergeant Pete Winner	p. 193
Sergeant Tommy Palmer	p. 207
Trooper Tommy Tobin and Sergeant Pete Loveday	p. 221
WO2 Squadron Sergeant-Major Steve Callan	p. 235
Captain Gavin Hamilton	p. 246
Sergeant Vince Phillips	p. 261
Afterword	p. 272
Appendices	p. 276
Index	p. 281
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Who Dares Wins : Special Forces Heroes of the SAS

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