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Paddy Mayne
- Lt Col Blair 'Paddy' Mayne, 1 SAS Regiment
- Narrated by: Alan Turkington
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
‘Paddy' Mayne was one of the most outstanding special forces leaders of the Second World War. Hamish Ross's authoritative study follows Mayne from solicitor and a rugby international to troop commander in the Commandos and then the SAS, whose leader he later became and whose annals he graced, winning the DSO and three bars, the Croix de Guerre and the Légion d'Honneur.
Mayne's achievements attracted attention, and after his early death legends emerged, based largely on anecdote and assertion. Hamish Ross's closely researched biography challenges much of the received version, using contemporary sources, the official war diaries, the chronicle of 1 SAS, Mayne's papers and diaries, and a number of extended interviews with key contemporaries. It has the support of the Mayne family and the SAS Regimental Association.
In Ross's analysis Mayne is a dynamic, yet principled and thoughtful man, committed to the unit's original concepts; not flawless, but whose leadership qualities and tactical brilliance in the field secured the reputation of the SAS.
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- Jason
- 08-06-24
At last his story is properly told.
I can't recommend this book highly enough it is gripping, honest, well written and most importantly it tells the true un-embellished story of a truly great man and leader of men. I couldn't watch or read the rubbish that has been written in books or the awful TV show about the origins of the SAS because it always seemed to ring false. At last there has been an autobiography that reflects the true nature of Robert Blair Mayne, it has been a long time coming and had to be done right and this author hit the bulleye!
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- Samuel Robinson
- 01-04-24
What stood out was the truthful story telling
I watched and read tales of Paddy Mayne. And the truthful telling and debunking of myths does nothing to diminish the stature of the man. Great read!
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- Airgunnersen
- 22-11-23
A straight forward description of a true Hero
It was so refreshing to have a balanced and honest description of a hero that needs no embellishment.
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- spen
- 09-12-23
Great narration about a great man .
Very informative no nonsense account of Paddy’s life as a founder of the SAS , he set the bar for future generations success and growth of the regiment.
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- Adrian Austin
- 11-03-24
I liked it all
Not much a very interesting account of a great man who died too young. One in a million
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- Anonymous User
- 10-01-24
Important
For me it was important to get a more accurate perspective of Paddy’s leadership of men and why his was able to achieve an almost super human level of performance on the battle field.
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- TPG
- 06-06-24
Reality of a Great Leader and Warrior
The most Story was very well delivered, and gave a true impression of the man and his achievements.
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- Neil
- 31-08-23
Great book
Really enjoyed this book. Great to understand a bit about the real man. So glad he was on our side
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- Laverda 3ce
- 08-06-24
Excellent Listen
The real story of a great man in difficult times, without the embellishments. A must listen to.
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