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The definitive account of Britain's most secretive warriors-the elite maritime special forces who have operated in the shadows for over eight decades.
From the folding canoes of World War II to the high-tech operations of the 21st century, the Special Boat Service has remained Britain's most mysterious military unit. Operating by their motto "By Strength and Guile," these maritime commandos have conducted some of the most daring and classified missions in modern warfare-from Nazi-occupied coastlines to the mountains of Afghanistan.
Unprecedented Access to a Secret World
Military historian Tudor Finneran has been granted exceptional access to previously classified materials, veteran interviews, and official records to tell the complete story of the SBS for the first time. This gripping narrative reveals:
More Than Military History-A Study in Human Excellence
Beyond the operations and equipment, this is the story of extraordinary individuals who voluntarily undertake missions others consider impossible. Finneran takes readers inside the legendary SBS selection process, revealing what transforms ordinary soldiers into operators capable of spending weeks behind enemy lines or conducting underwater infiltrations that would challenge the limits of human endurance.
Written with unprecedented cooperation from the Royal Marines and Ministry of Defence, yet maintaining complete editorial independence, this book balances historical accuracy with the security requirements that still protect ongoing operations.
Featuring detailed appendices including operational chronology, equipment evolution, and profiles of legendary figures like Victoria Cross winner Anders Lassen, By Strength and Guile is both the definitive history and essential reference for understanding Britain's maritime special forces.
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