Paddy Mayne
Lt Col Blair 'Paddy' Mayne, 1 SAS Regiment
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Alan Turkington
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Hamish Ross
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‘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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- Simon
- 27-06-24
Interesting and well balanced book. Excellent
Great book, marred only slightly by the occasional mispronunciation or silly error by the narrator.
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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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- Connor Penhaglion
- 25-12-24
Honest account
A wonderful story of an extraordinary man. I enjoyed hearing about his wartime exploits but also what a good man he was.
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- Geoff Powell
- 25-01-25
The Man
It met all the criteria of the man you would dream of to emulate. A tragedy his passing so young and in such circumstances.
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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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- 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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- steven macgregor
- 12-07-24
True leader of men.
I was never in the military,I visited Paddy Mayne‘s birthplace and his grave, Tree by Man record, and Man.
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- mal s.
- 01-09-24
Paddy Mayne
Narration jarred a couple of times because of mispronunciation. Monty Video was the most glaring, then to correct it but leave the incorrect version in was very poor. The story,however, is strong enough to get over this. Blair Mayne, total hero.
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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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