Special Forces Heroes - Michael Ashcroft

From the Cockleshell Heroes daring 1942 raid deep into Nazi-occupied Europe, to the rescue of hostages from the clutches of terrorists at the Iranian Embassy in 1980, to the dangerous sorties into enemy territory during the Gulf wars. the actions of Britain’s Special Forces truly epitomise heroism.

Fascinated by bravery ever since he was a boy. Michael Ashcroft set about assembling what is believed to be the largest private collection of British Special Forces medals in the world. Here he traces the origins of these elite fighting units. as well as detailing the action-packed accounts behind over forty medals. recognising the astonishing valour and ingenuity British servicemen have displayed time and time again.

Special Forces Heroes is a much-deserved tribute to the countless extraordinary feats performed by countless extraordinary men.