James Holland has heaped praise on Saul’s new book SBS: Silent Warriors with a 5-star review in today’s Daily Telegraph: ‘Fabulously daring missions of men of astonishing courage…relayed with all the relish of a Commando comic… A cast of Boys’ Own Heroes… A terrific book, written with all the gusto, thrills and heady excitement these SBS operations richly deserve. It really is one of the most enjoyable histories I’ve read in many a year.’ Click here to read the full review
Updates
We Have Ways Pod
Tuesday, August 24th, 2021
Saul’s new book SBS: Silent Warriors was featured in James Holland and Al Murray’s brilliant ‘We Have Ways of Making you Talk’ podcast (@WeHaveWaysPod) today: ‘sizzling, guilt-free stories…suffused with incredibly colourful characters’. Click here to listen
Promo video for SBS: Silent Warriors
Wednesday, August 18th, 2021
Saul David’s new book SBS: Silent Warriors is published in 15 days. Here’s a quick promo video to whet the appetite.
SBS: Silent Warriors – First Event
Wednesday, August 18th, 2021
Saul’s will give the first talk on his new book SBS: Silent Warriors at the Taunton Literary Festival on Thursday 9 September. Jim Booth, the 100-year-old SBS veteran and hero of D-Day, will be in attendance. Temple Methodist Church, Taunton, TA1 3PY, 6.30pm. Click here for more information and to book a ticket.
Saul interviewed by Aspects of History
Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
To watch Saul talking about his latest book Crucible of Hell for the Aspects of History Summer Festival, click on this link
Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
Tuesday, May 18th, 2021
Saul is delighted to announce that he’s been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in recognition of his ‘contribution to historical scholarship’. He is henceforth entitled to use the letters ‘FRHistS’ after his name.
The Society was founded in 1868 and exists to promote historians and historical research worldwide. Click here for more information about the RHS
Talk for ABF – The Soldier’s Charity
Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
At 6.30 pm on Tuesday 4 May 2021, Saul will talk about his book Crucible of Hell with General Sir Mike Jackson at an event organised by ABF – The Soldier’s Charity. Tickets cost £20 and all proceeds go to helping former servicemen and their families. Click here for more details
Talk on ‘The End of the War in the Pacific’
Monday, March 1st, 2021
Join Saul and Oxford’s Prof Rana Mitter this Friday 5 March 2021 at 5.45pm, online (and for free), talking about ‘The End of the War in the Pacific’ for the National World War II Museum’s International Conference. Click here for details
Talk for ABF – The Soldier’s Charity
Monday, March 1st, 2021
Do join Saul at 6.30pm on Tuesday 4 May to hear him give an online lecture about Crucible of Hell in aid of ABF – The Soldier’s Charity. Click here to book
Shortlisted for 2021 British Army Military Book of the Year
Monday, January 25th, 2021
It’s just been announced that Saul’s latest book Crucible of Hell has been shortlisted for 2021 British Army Military Book of the Year. Click here for details