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Made by the SAS
  • Published: 5 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9780241852484
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400

Made by the SAS



Tales from Heroes - thrilling stories of adventure and bravery from our SAS, for the National Year of Reading

An anthology of remarkable stories drawn from the civilian lives of former members of the SAS, from exploration to motorsport, from cybersecurity to movie stunts, and from conservation to cutting edge medicine. From the SAS's inception in through to the present day, and from David Stirling to Bear Grylls, this band of brothers has been a masterclass in bravery and heroism. The Regiment’s legendary selection process singles out candidates are found with the right mindset and outlook to be heroes. In civilian life, these same characteristics have led to some extraordinary achievements and experiences.

  • Published: 5 November 2026
  • ISBN: 9780241852484
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400

About the author

Tom Petch

Tom Petch served for eight years in the British Army, as a tank commander, adjutant, aide de camp and a Troop Commander of 22 SAS. His military experience gives him a unique perspective on recently declassified archives, operation reports, accounts and interviews of the original SAS and their commanders. He is now an award-winning film director and producer whose debut film, The Patrol, won the Raindance Film Festival. He is also the great-great-great-grandson of Samuel Shepheard, who founded Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo where the SAS was born.

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