The SAS Encyclopedia of Survival

The SAS Encyclopedia of Survival

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Synopsis

The SAS operate worldwide, often living in the most hostile and isolated environments. In doing so, SAS soldiers are confronted by situations of extreme danger, not just from the enemy, but from their surroundings - yet they survive. SAS soldiers are amongst the most highly skilled survival experts in the world and this book allows the reader to share the knowledge which keeps them alive and fit for combat whilst coping with the worst that Mother Nature can throw at them. With clearly laid out text and illustrations, it explains how to find water, how to light and maintain a fire, how to find food, how to build a shelter and every other survival skill needed in almost any conceivable survival situation.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Virgin Books
Published: 19 Nov 1999

ISBN 10: 1852278668
ISBN 13: 9781852278663
Book Overview: The author, a member of the SAS for 18 years, was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1977 for the role he played in helping German GSG9 special forces storm a hijacked Lufthansa airliner at Mogadishu.

Author Bio
Barry Davies, B.E.M, is a highly respected authority on the SAS and was decorated during his 18 years' service with the elite unit. He is the author of numerous books on the subject and appeared as an expert on the BBC's SAS: Are You Tough Enough?