SBS – Silent Warriors: The Authorised Wartime History

The Special Boat Service is perhaps less well known than its special forces cousin the SAS. Both were formed due to the requirements of the second world war. In the SBS's case to sabotage ships and coastal installations and to survey beaches ahead of landings.Its members launched in flimsy canoes from submarines and operating at night, though a small force the SBS and its forerunners played a key role in landings in the Mediterranean and of course D-day.The book offers a detailed account of these and other operations. What's notable is the unconventional - bordering on piratical - nature of the operations and the men who carried them out. Also undeniable is their bravery, particularly following Hitler's infamous 'Commando Order' of 1942 which meant that if captured they faced almost certain execution.Whilst the wartime activities are well documented, the book glosses over everything afterwards in just a few pages. It would have been nice to see later events dealt with in a bit more detail.

This book was very detailed and clearly showed how much these guys did ensuring the success of many of the major landings including those on d-day and Sicily. I especially was interested in the Sicily landing as my father was in the first wave of this landing, these guys were instrumental in making it a success. These guys should have more recondition for the part they played.

An excellent book on the SBS ( Special Boat Service ) in the dark days of 1940 where they evolved into a very special unit that helped to shape the course of the Second World War . They did unbelievable deeds of daring and bravery and helped prepare the ground for D-Day . A really good read and a tribute to these brave young men .

The book is full of fascinating information, with facts that haven't been told

Gripping read , keeps you enthralled

Great book about great unsung heroes.Thanks for writing it and opening my eyes to this fantastic history of heroes. 🤗

Obviously not a novel as such. Their bravery is in no doubt but the retelling of their exploits does become a bit repetitive.As an example of patriotism and sheer guts it is impressive.

Thorough and well researched history of the SBS. Highly recommended