Hamish Ross - Paddy Mayne: Lt Col Blair 'Paddy' Mayne, 1 SAS Regiment | Paperback

Explore the authoritative study of Lieutenant Colonel Blair 'Paddy' Mayne, one of the most outstanding special forces leaders of the Second World War. Written by Hamish Ross, this biography offers a closely researched reassessment that challenges many long-standing myths surrounding the celebrated SAS leader.

This volume traces Mayne's journey from his early career as a solicitor and rugby international through his crucial roles commanding troops in the Commandos and later leading the 1 SAS Regiment. Mayne's distinguished service, which earned him the DSO and three bars, the Croix de Guerre, and the Légion d’Honneur, is examined in detail.

• Authoritative study by Hamish Ross, officially backed and well-researched.
• Corrects many established myths about Paddy Mayne using contemporary sources, official war diaries, and Mayne's own papers.
• Presents Mayne as a dynamic, principled, and thoughtful man whose tactical brilliance secured the reputation of the SAS.
• Covers Mayne's career from solicitor and rugby international to troop commander and leader of the SAS.
• Binding: Paperback edition.

• Author: Mr Hamish Ross
• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication Date: 27 July 2023
• Language: English
• Print Length: 336 pages
• ISBN-10: 1803993723
• ISBN-13: 978-1803993720
• Dimensions: 129 x 21 x 198mm (Approx. 12.9 x 2.13 x 19.81 cm)
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)

This new edition provides a welcome reassessment of a rogue hero whose leadership defined the early annals of the Special Air Service.