TEMPTING THE FATES. A memoir of service in the Second World War, Palestine, Korea, Kenya and Aden

by Dare Wilson

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First edition

Pp. xvi+240, 16 plates, bibliography, other sources list, index; med 8vo; black boards, spine lettered in gilt; dust wrapper; Pen & Sword, Barnsley, 2006. First edition. *The author served for 33 years reaching the rank of Major-General. Wilson was CO 22 SAS for three years taking over from Tony Deane-Drummond. Only one chapter of the book relates to his SAS service but SAS milestones achieved during his period of command include the introduction of HALO parachuting, the move of SAS

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