CONTENTS

Dedication

Introduction

CHAPTER 1From Scientist to Soldier

CHAPTER 2Only the Tough Need Apply

CHAPTER 3Into Action

CHAPTER 4Expansion and Excitement

CHAPTER 5Fight at the Fort

CHAPTER 6The Afrika Korps Arrive

CHAPTER 7Misuse and Malaria

CHAPTER 8Heavy Losses and a New Leader

CHAPTER 9The Saviours of the SAS

CHAPTER 10On the Back Foot

CHAPTER 11Courage in the Face of Calamity

CHAPTER 12The Eyes of the Alamein Offensive

CHAPTER 13Adventures in the Aegean

CHAPTER 14The Battle for Leros

CHAPTER 15A Different Type of Warfare

CHAPTER 16Valour and Versatility

CHAPTER 17Until the Bitter End

Epilogue

Endnotes

Bibliography

Acknowledgements