Shadows of a Forgotten Past
To the Edge with the Rhodesian SAS and Selous Scouts
Author: Paul French
This all-new work chronicles the experiences of Paul French who, upon leaving the British Army's 21 SAS (V), sought adventure and excitement in C Squadron of the Rhodesian SAS. Upon passing the arduous Rhodesian SAS selection course, Paul was thrown into the maelstrom that was the Rhodesian Bush War.
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This all-new work chronicles the experiences of Paul French who, upon leaving the British Army's 21 SAS (V), sought adventure and excitement in C Squadron of the Rhodesian SAS. Upon passing the arduous Rhodesian SAS selection course, Paul was thrown into the maelstrom that was the Rhodesian Bush War.
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Shadows of a Forgotten Past: To the Edge with the Rhodesian SAS and Selous Scouts
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“Shadows of a Forgotten Past is a thrilling, rollercoaster ride; it goes right to the heart of Special Forces soldiering."”
Shadows of a Forgotten Past is a thrilling, rollercoaster ride; it goes right to the heart of Special Forces soldiering. Peter McAleese, author of the classic No Mean Soldier and the forthcoming Beyond No Mean Soldier
About the Author
Born in West London, Paul French first sought military adventure in the County of London Yeomanry and then 21 SAS (V). Here, Paul discovered a yearning for hard work and arduous duty. A subsequent defence contract took him to Abu Dhabi where he learnt of Rhodesia and its attractions. Holidaying in Rhodesia, Paul took the opportunity to join the Rhodesian Army, serving with the renowned Rhodesian SAS and Selous Scouts. In 1980, Paul moved to the South African Defence Force, joining its elite 6 Reconnaissance Commando. Upon leaving the SADF a career in private security followed. An accomplished skydiver, Paul has thousands of jumps to his credit, and still jumps today. Married to Petah, Paul has three children. He continues to work in the security industry and now lives in the South-west of England. Shadows of A Forgotten Past is his first book.
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