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Ewen Southby-Tailyour
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Pages: 320 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 0091926955
Pub: Ebury Press
Pub date: 2008-08-28
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1831
Reader Reviews:
The Marines at their best...READ IT!!!!!!! (1/1 people found this helpful)
It is always annoying when reading' that a mistake appears, something a proof reading should have picked up and yet is missed.Page 57, "on 8 October 2008 3 commando Brigade's brigadier, Jerry Thomas, formally took over from 16 air assault Brigade's brigadier, Ed Butler." If this was so then it has not happened yet!!!!
Having said that it takes nothing from the account of the marines in Afghanistan. I also like the fact that the Royal Engineers are mentioned often for the work that they have carried out.These boys are usually the unsung heroes in any conflict and at last they have been given recognition in this book.
It is written factually and contains many verbal anecdotes from the troops themselves. Along with the all important detail of action by troops and enemy alike, with good annalysis of equipment used, it aligns all parameters with intricate ability to bring all the supporting groups into the equation whilst still giving a first hand account of individual heroism in the field of battle.
I like the style of Ewen Southby-Taylor and indeed found the opening prologue, detailing the Jugroom fort mission to rescue the body of Mathew Ford,an awesome account that puts this book on everyones must read list.
A smashing read (1/5 people found this helpful)
An absolutely smashing read - a true history but written in an 'approachable' manner as much for the lay person as the keen military historian. The photographs enhance the text perfectly.
Clearly written by a professional, military historian with no personal agenda and huge combat experience.
Cannot recommend it highly enough.
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