There's an obvious storyline following Stirling, but much of that might just be a distraction to the rest of the SAS story. Stirling was captured in 1943, subsequently escapes and is recaptured, before finding himself in Colditz for the rest of the war. Of course, David Stirling is captured towards the end of Season 1. Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre: 9781101904183 : Books NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The incredible untold story of World War II’s greatest secret fighting force, as told by the modern master of wartime.

Macintyre has also written and presented BBC documentaries of his work. We also know - spoiler alert - that Jock Lewes (Alfie Allen), one of the founding fathers of the regiment - doesn't make it out of Africa and despite his early influence, much of the focus will be on Paddy Mayne (Jack O'Connell) and David Stirling (Connor Swindells) moving forward. Ben Macintyre is a writer-at-large for The Times (U.K.) and the bestselling author of The Spy and the Traitor, A Spy Among Friends, Double Cross, Operation Mincemeat, Agent Zigzag, and Rogue Heroes, among other books. Those who have read the book will know that it spans not just the North Africa campaign, but also leading the assault into Europe through Italy and across the continent - so we know that there is more to come. A master at setting the pulse racing Daily.

The result is not just a tremendous war story but a fascinating group portrait of men of whom history and country asked the most. Steven Knight has said that 'Series two will take the SAS into mainland Europe and will take our heroes to the limits of their endurance.' From the secret SAS archives and bestselling author Ben Macintyre: The first ever authorized history of the SAS. Bringing his keen eye for psychological detail to a riveting wartime narrative, Ben Macintyre uses his unprecedented access to SAS archives to shine a light inside a legendary unit long shrouded in secrecy. What to expect from SAS Rogue Heroes Season 2 (spoilers)

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