We Dared to Win: The SAS in Rhodesia by Hannes Wessels and André Scheepers is a riveting and deeply personal account of the Rhodesian Special Air Service (SAS) during the Rhodesian Bush War (1964–1979). This elite unit, formed to combat communist insurgents, was known for its extraordinary bravery, unconventional warfare tactics, and relentless pursuit of enemy forces across Southern Africa.

The book provides a firsthand narrative from André Scheepers, a former SAS operator, detailing his experiences in high-risk operations, counter-insurgency warfare, and cross-border raids into Mozambique, Zambia, and Angola. Scheepers recounts daring missions behind enemy lines, the brutal realities of war, and the camaraderie that bound these soldiers together.

Hannes Wessels, a historian and former soldier, supplements these accounts with extensive research, placing the SAS’s role within the broader political and military context of Rhodesia’s fight for survival. The book covers the SAS’s training, strategy, and tactics, as well as the psychological and physical toll on the men who served.

With gripping battle scenes, personal anecdotes, and rare insights into one of the world’s most effective special forces units, We Dared to Win is an essential read for anyone interested in military history, special operations, and the legacy of Rhodesia’s elite warriors.