"Victory in the desert took three years, many battles, and much sacrifice; of the formations engaged, the desert raiders of the LRDG and SAS formed numerically a minute part. But it is true to say that without their efforts victory would have come later, and at far greater cost. Their role in the history of warfare remains unique." -- From the back cover.

The major comes to Cairo -- Into action -- The subaltern from Scotland -- The raids from Jalo -- Beurat and Benghazi -- Benghazi again -- Save Malta! -- The jeep raid -- Daffodil and other flowers -- El Alamein and after.