SAS Forgotten Hero

Name: SAS Forgotten Hero
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ISBN: 9780241774991

Stuart Tootal

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English

Michael Joseph Ltd
21 June 2026

Biography: historical, political & military

The untold story of the SAS' forgotten founder, Jock Lewes

Many people think they know this history of the SAS, and its famed creator David Stirling. But another figure in the founding of this elite raiding force has not enjoyed the same fame. Without the bravery and vision of Jock Lewes the chances of the SAS becoming a viable organisation would have been slight. His contribution has been cast into the shadows by the very bright light the SAS would go onto burn throughout the rest of the desert war and subsequent Allied campaigns. Here, Stuart Tootal counters the prevailing mythology, and rectifies a miscarriage of history.

By: Stuart Tootal
Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9780241774991
ISBN 10: 0241774993
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 21 June 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Stuart Tootal is an ex-Parachute Regiment colonel, a best-selling author, former corporate global head of security, and currently runs a change management consultancy. He served in Northern Ireland, the Gulf War, Iraq, and let 3 PARA into Afghanistan in 2006.