In Foreign Fields (Paperback)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Monday Books, Burton Hastings, 2008
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Paperback. The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan may not enjoy popular support, but the soldiers - who do not have the choice of where and who they're fighting for - certainly do. Each day in these two countries is a desperate battle for survival against deadly and implacable enemy forces, and each day brings new acts of bravery, courage and self-sacrifice that seem to belong to a bygone age. Here, 25 medal winners - the bravest of the brave - from the Army, the Royal Marine Commandos and the RAF describe in their own words the astonishing actions which led to their awards. Unique collection of never-before-told stories from the bravest of the brave British soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
N° de ref. del artículo 9781906308070
- Título
- In Foreign Fields (Paperback)
- Autor
- Dan Collins
- Editorial
- Monday Books, Burton Hastings
- Año de publicación
- 2008
- Estado
- new
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 10
- 1906308071
- ISBN 13
- 9781906308070
'Excellent... simply unputdownable. Buy this book.' - The Sun
'Modesty and courage go hand-in-hand... an outstanding read.' - Soldier Magazine
'The book everyone's talking about' - News of the World
'Astonishing feats of bravery' - Independent on Sunday
'A book that was crying out to be written' - Defence Focus
'A remarkable book... an uplifting read' - Pennant
'Riveting and unique... magnificent. A book to savour.' - Dr Richard North, Defence of the Realm
If you only read one book about our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, read this one... A searing, jolting, action-packed series of 25 amazing tales of courage, by medal-winning soldiers, Royal Marines and RAF men, in their own words. These are the bravest of the brave, a collection of modest, honest, proud Brits who showed true grit when it mattered most.
Sgt Chris Broome CGC saved the life of Pte Johnson Beharry VC and others, and led his bayonet-wielding men in charges on heavily-defended enemy positions.
Sgt Terry Bryan CGC and his men were ambushed and fought a running battle through the streets of Basra for 45 minutes, pursued by hundreds of insurgents. They kicked their way into a house and held a mob of 200 at bay for three hours... until they were rescued by a QRF including Cpl Terry Thomson CGC. The QRF lost a man of their own and battled their way through to Bryan and his men with amazing bravery.
CSgt Matt Tomlinson CGC RM and Cpl Shaun Jardine CGC ran straight towards men with machine guns, ignoring a hail of fire to kill their attackers.
LCoH Andrew Radford CGC ran 70 metres through the Taliban's rocket propelled grenades and machine gun fire to rescue a terribly injured mate...then ran all the way back with him on his shoulders.
Lt Tim Illingworth CGC charged Taliban positions on his own, after the Afghan army men with him were killed or fled.
Flt Lt Matt Carter MC jumped out of a flying helicopter, at night, straight into a firefight with the Taliban, because his comrades were in trouble.
Lt Hugo Farmer CGC led the men of 3 Para through ferocious Taliban fire to recover the body of Cpl Bryan Budd VC.
This list of these astonishing stories goes on and on.
From the elite shock troops of the Parachute Regiment and the Royal Marines, to heroes from other famous regiments like The Royal Anglians, The King's Own Scottish Borderers, The Royal Welch Fusiliers, The Life Guards, The Blues and Royals, The Queen's Dragoon Guards, The Queen's Royal Hussars, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, The Light Infantry, The Royal Horse Artillery, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, The Royal Logistic Corps, The Royal Engineers, The Royal Army Medical Corps, The RAF Regiment and the Territorial Army, these are tales from the very sharp end of modern warfare.
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Reseña del editor
'Excellent... simply unputdownable. Buy this book.' - The Sun
'Modesty and courage go hand-in-hand... an outstanding read.' - Soldier Magazine
'The book everyone's talking about' - News of the World
'Astonishing feats of bravery' - Independent on Sunday
'A book that was crying out to be written' - Defence Focus
'A remarkable book... an uplifting read' - Pennant
'Riveting and unique... magnificent. A book to savour.' - Dr Richard North, Defence of the Realm
If you only read one book about our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, read this one... A searing, jolting, action-packed series of 25 amazing tales of courage, by medal-winning soldiers, Royal Marines and RAF men, in their own words. These are the bravest of the brave, a collection of modest, honest, proud Brits who showed true grit when it mattered most.
Sgt Chris Broome CGC saved the life of Pte Johnson Beharry VC and others, and led his bayonet-wielding men in charges on heavily-defended enemy positions.
Sgt Terry Bryan CGC and his men were ambushed and fought a running battle through the streets of Basra for 45 minutes, pursued by hundreds of insurgents. They kicked their way into a house and held a mob of 200 at bay for three hours... until they were rescued by a QRF including Cpl Terry Thomson CGC. The QRF lost a man of their own and battled their way through to Bryan and his men with amazing bravery.
CSgt Matt Tomlinson CGC RM and Cpl Shaun Jardine CGC ran straight towards men with machine guns, ignoring a hail of fire to kill their attackers.
LCoH Andrew Radford CGC ran 70 metres through the Taliban's rocket propelled grenades and machine gun fire to rescue a terribly injured mate...then ran all the way back with him on his shoulders.
Lt Tim Illingworth CGC charged Taliban positions on his own, after the Afghan army men with him were killed or fled.
Flt Lt Matt Carter MC jumped out of a flying helicopter, at night, straight into a firefight with the Taliban, because his comrades were in trouble.
Lt Hugo Farmer CGC led the men of 3 Para through ferocious Taliban fire to recover the body of Cpl Bryan Budd VC.
This list of these astonishing stories goes on and on.
From the elite shock troops of the Parachute Regiment and the Royal Marines, to heroes from other famous regiments like The Royal Anglians, The King's Own Scottish Borderers, The Royal Welch Fusiliers, The Life Guards, The Blues and Royals, The Queen's Dragoon Guards, The Queen's Royal Hussars, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, The Light Infantry, The Royal Horse Artillery, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, The Royal Logistic Corps, The Royal Engineers, The Royal Army Medical Corps, The RAF Regiment and the Territorial Army, these are tales from the very sharp end of modern warfare.
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