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    The Elite: The Story of Special Forces – From Ancient Sparta to the Gulf War
    The Elite: The Story of Special Forces – From Ancient Sparta to the Gulf War
    The Elite: The Story of Special Forces – From Ancient Sparta to the Gulf War
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    The Elite: The Story of Special Forces – From Ancient Sparta to the Gulf War

    Written by Ranulph Fiennes

    Narrated by Peter Noble

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    About this audiobook

    Inspired by the heroic war time escapades of his father, as well as drawing on his own experiences in the special forces, acclaimed adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes thrillingly explores the history of elite military units, from ancient Sparta to the War on Terror.


    Elite military units have frequently been immortalised on the big screen, and in computer games, for their daring deeds. Whether it be fighting on the battlefield, storming castles, rescuing hostages, high stakes reconnaissance missions or the assassination of enemy leaders, these are the men who are relied upon to undertake dangerous missions of the highest stakes. While celebrating the heroics of groups such as the SAS and Navy Seals, Sir Ranulph also reveals the true stories of infamous organisations such as The Assassins and Templar Knights. Uncovering their origins, and examining their weapons and tactics, Sir Ranulph showcases these units most famous missions, and reveals the men behind them. Showing incredible courage, these units have also changed the course of history along the way.


    While these units traditionally prefer to operate in the shadows, Sir Ranulph brings their remarkable histories to the fore, told with his trademark ability to weave a story which has seen him become one of Britain's most beloved bestselling authors.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherW. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateOct 17, 2019
    ISBN9781528866996
    The Elite: The Story of Special Forces – From Ancient Sparta to the Gulf War
    Author

    Ranulph Fiennes

    Ranulph Fiennes, author of Shackleton: The Biography, is the only man alive ever to have traveled around the Earth’s circumpolar surface.  His record-breaking expeditions include travel by riverboat, hovercraft, man-haul sledge, skidoo, Land Rover, and skis. He is often described by media as "the world’s greatest living explorer.” When not on one of his adventures, he lives in Britain.

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    • 4/5
      Good apart from all the somewhat clumsy egocentric segways into Fiennes (family) anecdotes.