Fighting Rommel

This is Mike Sadler’s story, one of five true-life recollections from the Second World War in Tales From The Special Forces Club.

The Special Forces Club is a fabled gentlemen’s club, based in the heart of London. It has a closely guarded secret: you have to be a genuine hero to be a member.

Mike Sadler was in Rhodesia working on a farm when he decided to join up and fight Hitler. He would become one of the legendary men in the Long Range Desert Group, roaming behind Erwin Rommel’s front line and causing havoc and confusion to the German Africa Korp. He would also go on to serve with distinction in the SAS. This is his story.

Reviews

‘Sean Rayment has gathered wartime experiences that have an extra resonance. For his veterans served in the Special Forces… [a] brilliant and often deeply moving book.’
Sinclair McKay, Sunday Telegraph

‘An outstanding book offering a vital insight into the wartime adventures of that small community of Britain's war heroes who rarely speak publicly.’ Chris Hughes, Daily Mirror

‘A cracking read, couldn't put it down.’ Neil Chandler, Daily Star Sunday

About the author

Sean Rayment was the defense correspondent for the Daily Telegraph. He is the author of Bomb Hunters, following the tours of duty of bomb disposal teams in Afghanistan. His time spent as a captain in 3 Para, as well as his connections throughout the armed services, mean he can open the doors to these unique veterans from WWII that have been closed to other writers over the years. He will be the first to properly tell their story.