SAS: Duty Before Glory

Reviews:

Brilliant, revelatory and compelling. The legendary Reg Seekings was an iconic figure in SAS operations of WWII. A highly decorated Original, a warrior almost without compare, an elite soldier with a touching humanitarian side, this book does his memory full justice, demonstrating how powerfully the legacy endures.

Damien Lewis

Reg Seekings is the great unsung hero of the wartime SAS. Here, at last, is a biography that does him justice. In Tony Rushmer’s skilful hands, Seekings’ remarkable story leaps from the pages. It is a thrilling – and important – new angle on a frequently told story.

Joshua Levine, author of Dunkirk

This is a vital addition to the history of the SAS. Reg Seekings' story is not only a personal journey but an account of the wartime SAS from its inception.

Tom Petch, author of Speed, Aggression, Surprise: The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS

The book has been a gift we never expected … a story that is now written down and which will not be lost in the passage of time.

Maj (Ret’d) Kerry Seekings, MBE, the Parachute Regiment

A fine work and a valuable addition to the wartime history of the Regiment.

Gavin Mortimer

Reviews:

Reg Seekings is the great unsung hero of the wartime SAS. Countless words have been written about David Stirling and Blair Mayne but, as the power behind their thrones, Seekings' importance can hardly be overstated. Here, at last, is a biography that does him justice. In Tony Rushmer’s skilful hands, Seekings’ remarkable story leaps from the pages. But this book is more than a biography. It is the story of the Special Air Service from its pre-existence to its post-war termination, told through a little-remembered man who experienced every moment. It is a thrilling – and important – new angle on a frequently told story.

Joshua Levine, author of Dunkirk

Brilliant, revelatory and compelling. The legendary Reg Seekings was an iconic figure in SAS operations of WWII. A highly decorated Original, a warrior almost without compare, an elite soldier with a touching humanitarian side, this book does his memory full justice, demonstrating how powerfully the legacy endures.

Damien Lewis

This is a vital addition to the history of the SAS. Reg Seekings was a formative member of L Detachment, SAS, and as such he saw more wartime service than most ranks. His story is not only a personal journey, but an account of the wartime SAS from its inception.

Tom Petch, author of Speed. Aggression. Surprise. The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS

The book has been a gift we never expected ... a story that is now written down and which will not be lost in the passage of time.

Maj (Ret’d) Kerry Seekings, MBE, the Parachute Regiment

The stuff of "Boys Own" comics, full of heroics and derring-do … A thrilling read

Army Rumour Service

The use of Seekings' own handwritten accounts of operations adds a layer of authenticity and immediacy to the narrative

The War Years blog

Refreshing to see things largely from Reg's point of view … A thoroughly enjoyable read, that I have no hesitation in recommending

History Book Chat

A comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most highly decorated special forces soldiers of the Second World War.

Sunday Express

This title is a must- have for any Second World War bookshelf

Scott Roberts, Soldier Magazine

A must read … absolutely superb

Bruce Crompton, AmazingWarStories.com

Reviews:

Reg Seekings is the great unsung hero of the wartime SAS. Countless words have been written about David Stirling and Blair Mayne but, as the power behind their thrones, Seekings' importance can hardly be overstated. Here, at last, is a biography that does him justice. In Tony Rushmer’s skilful hands, Seekings’ remarkable story leaps from the pages. But this book is more than a biography. It is the story of the Special Air Service from its pre-existence to its post-war termination, told through a little-remembered man who experienced every moment. It is a thrilling – and important – new angle on a frequently told story.

Joshua Levine, author of Dunkirk

Brilliant, revelatory and compelling. The legendary Reg Seekings was an iconic figure in SAS operations of WWII. A highly decorated Original, a warrior almost without compare, an elite soldier with a touching humanitarian side, this book does his memory full justice, demonstrating how powerfully the legacy endures.

Damien Lewis

This is a vital addition to the history of the SAS. Reg Seekings was a formative member of L Detachment, SAS, and as such he saw more wartime service than most ranks. His story is not only a personal journey, but an account of the wartime SAS from its inception.

Tom Petch, author of Speed. Aggression. Surprise. The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS

The book has been a gift we never expected ... a story that is now written down and which will not be lost in the passage of time.

Maj (Ret’d) Kerry Seekings, MBE, the Parachute Regiment

The stuff of "Boys Own" comics, full of heroics and derring-do … A thrilling read

Army Rumour Service

The use of Seekings' own handwritten accounts of operations adds a layer of authenticity and immediacy to the narrative

The War Years blog

Refreshing to see things largely from Reg's point of view … A thoroughly enjoyable read, that I have no hesitation in recommending

History Book Chat

A comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most highly decorated special forces soldiers of the Second World War.

Sunday Express

This title is a must- have for any Second World War bookshelf

Scott Roberts, Soldier Magazine

A must read … absolutely superb

Bruce Crompton, AmazingWarStories.com

Reviews:

Reg Seekings is the great unsung hero of the wartime SAS. Countless words have been written about David Stirling and Blair Mayne but, as the power behind their thrones, Seekings' importance can hardly be overstated. Here, at last, is a biography that does him justice. In Tony Rushmer’s skilful hands, Seekings’ remarkable story leaps from the pages. But this book is more than a biography. It is the story of the Special Air Service from its pre-existence to its post-war termination, told through a little-remembered man who experienced every moment. It is a thrilling – and important – new angle on a frequently told story.

Joshua Levine, author of Dunkirk

Brilliant, revelatory and compelling. The legendary Reg Seekings was an iconic figure in SAS operations of WWII. A highly decorated Original, a warrior almost without compare, an elite soldier with a touching humanitarian side, this book does his memory full justice, demonstrating how powerfully the legacy endures.

Damien Lewis

This is a vital addition to the history of the SAS. Reg Seekings was a formative member of L Detachment, SAS, and as such he saw more wartime service than most ranks. His story is not only a personal journey, but an account of the wartime SAS from its inception.

Tom Petch, author of Speed. Aggression. Surprise. The Untold Secret Origins of the SAS

The book has been a gift we never expected ... a story that is now written down and which will not be lost in the passage of time.

Maj (Ret’d) Kerry Seekings, MBE, the Parachute Regiment

The stuff of "Boys Own" comics, full of heroics and derring-do … A thrilling read

Army Rumour Service

The use of Seekings' own handwritten accounts of operations adds a layer of authenticity and immediacy to the narrative

The War Years blog

Refreshing to see things largely from Reg's point of view … A thoroughly enjoyable read, that I have no hesitation in recommending

History Book Chat

A comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most highly decorated special forces soldiers of the Second World War.

Sunday Express

This title is a must- have for any Second World War bookshelf

Scott Roberts, Soldier Magazine

A must read … absolutely superb

Bruce Crompton, AmazingWarStories.com

Sales points:

Reg Seekings’ character featured prominently in the second season of the BBC’s SAS: Rogue Heroes. The show had an average of 6.8 million viewers across the series.
The author has exclusive access to previously unseen material, including Reg’s collection of notebooks with handwritten accounts of operations – including Operation Squatter and the subsequent raid alongside Paddy Mayne at Tamet.
Reg was a pivotal figure in this famous elite unit, but his story has never been told in full before now. His working-class roots set him apart from the majority of other Originals.
Tony Rushmer is available for PR around publication and is passionate about sharing the real and remarkable true story of Reg Seekings.
Written with the full support of the Seekings family.

Sales points:

Reg Seekings character will feature prominently in the second season of the BBC’s SAS: Rogue Heroes, and the book will publish to coincide with the TX date (TBC)
The author has exclusive access to previously unseen material, including Reg's collection of notebooks with handwritten accounts of operations – including Operation Squatter and the subsequent successful raid alongside Paddy Mayne at Tamet.
Reg was a pivotal figure in this famous elite unit, but his story has never been told in full before now. His working-class roots set him apart from the majority of the other Originals
Tony Rushmer is available for PR around publication, and is passionate about sharing the real and remarkable true story of Reg Seekings
Written with the full support of the Seekings family

Sales points:

Reg Seekings character will feature prominently in the second season of the BBC’s SAS: Rogue Heroes, and the book will publish to coincide with the TX date (TBC)
The author has exclusive access to previously unseen material, including Reg's collection of notebooks with handwritten accounts of operations – including Operation Squatter and the subsequent successful raid alongside Paddy Mayne at Tamet.
Reg was a pivotal figure in this famous elite unit, but his story has never been told in full before now. His working-class roots set him apart from the majority of the other Originals
Tony Rushmer is available for PR around publication, and is passionate about sharing the real and remarkable true story of Reg Seekings
Written with the full support of the Seekings family

Sales points:

Reg Seekings character will feature prominently in the second season of the BBC’s SAS: Rogue Heroes, and the book will publish to coincide with the TX date (TBC)
The author has exclusive access to previously unseen material, including Reg's collection of notebooks with handwritten accounts of operations – including Operation Squatter and the subsequent successful raid alongside Paddy Mayne at Tamet.
Reg was a pivotal figure in this famous elite unit, but his story has never been told in full before now. His working-class roots set him apart from the majority of the other Originals
Tony Rushmer is available for PR around publication, and is passionate about sharing the real and remarkable true story of Reg Seekings
Written with the full support of the Seekings family