Original rogue heroes of the SAS
Joshua Levine charts the formative years of the SAS through the exploits of four extraordinary servicemen
In today’s long read, we’re bringing you a story of extravagant lies, homemade bombs and adrenaline-pumped commandos, as historian Joshua Levine charts the formative years of the SAS through the exploits of four extraordinary servicemen – Mick Gurmin, Jock Lewes, Mike Sadler and John Tonkin.
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