THE GREAT TRAIN RAID
A WARTIME MISSION UNLIKE ANY OTHER Autumn 1943: the SAS hijack a train, raid deep into enemy territory, and liberate a concentration camp. A mission so extraordinary, yet so secret, that barely any record exists.
Via first-hand testimonies and long-hidden files, Damien Lewis has unearthed the incredible details, bringing to life an astonishing tale of bravery, daring and determination which showcases the SAS at their very finest.
So secret was this mission, the SAS seizure of a train to raid deep into enemy territory to liberate a concentration camp, that it wasn't until 1968 - twenty-seven years after the formation of the SAS - that a short mention of it was made in the Rover and Wizard annual, under the headline 'Who Dares Wins'. No further published record exists.
WHO DARES WINS
Step into the hidden world of the SAS with Damien Lewis - award-winning war reporter and bestselling author - as he brings to the stage the secret history of the world’s most legendary special forces unit.
From their daring birth in WWII to high-stakes modern-day operations, this gripping live show reveals real-life stories of heroism, sacrifice, and strategy. Lewis shares untold tales of sabotage missions, undercover rescues, and extraordinary acts of courage, all drawn from years of frontline reporting and exclusive access to classified sources.
With vivid storytelling and powerful insights, Who Dares Wins offers a rare look behind the curtain of the SAS - the missions they undertook, the lives they changed, and the legacy they forged.
Whether you’re a fan of military history or edge-of-your-seat true stories, this is an unforgettable theatrical experience you won’t want to miss.
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In the summer of 1943, the largest invasion fleet ever assembled sailed for fortress Europe, aiming to bulldoze its way onto Nazi shores. At its vanguard went a few hundred elite forces soldiers, the Royal Navy warship carrying them bearing the iconic winged dagger emblem on its prow, plus the motto ‘Who Dares Wins’.
If they succeeded, it would mark the turning point in the war. If they failed, the consequences were unthinkable. Against all odds, outnumbered some fifty-to-one, and facing a ferocious series of cliffside defences, they would have to dare all as never before. So begins the incredible true story of the SAS’s mission to liberate Europe.
Writer’s bio
D amien Lewis is a number one bestselling author whose books have been translated into over forty languages worldwide. For decades he worked as a war and conflict reporter for the world’s major broadcasters, reporting from across Africa, South America, the Middle and Far East, winning numerous awards.
His books include the WWII classics Churchill’s Secret Warriors, Hunting The Nazi Bomb, SAS Ghost Patrol, SAS Italian Job and SAS Band of Brothers. A dozen of his books have been made, or are being made, into movies or TV drama series and have been adapted as plays for the stage. He raises considerable support and funds for charitable concerns connected with his writing.
