Sod That for a Game of Soldiers

I feel i have to write in a retort to Jayetee's reveiw. The comments about the authour being rude and abusive, although being his/her personnel opinion should not stand.
I have recently laid the book down after what i can describe as one of the most moving accounts that i have ever digested.
Mark Eyles-Thomas served with the Parachute Regiment, calling all other members of the armed forces who did not earn the Maroon beret as HATS, is what is best described as banter, mickey taking and having a massive sense of self pride. What the Paras and other elite units do is not normal, these people are close, because of what they are asked to do; by people sat in their living rooms and cosy offices. Is the reviewer so naive as to think those HATS do not have their own colourful language to describe those who call them HATS?
I can give this informed statement, as i served as a Hat for nearly ten years, i am immensley proud of my military sevice, like Mark i joined the Army as a sixteen year old, and also lost a friend during operations in Bosnia.
People should not be put off from reading this book because of Marks description of non Paras, Mark tells it like it is, sometimes people tell you the truth can hurt, read the book and understand that this is about normal young men asked to do a very abnormal job, its consequences and what makes our British Army the best on the planet.
You will not be disapointed

Excellent (1/1 people found this helpful)

Excellent read.
Forget the history books,this book brings home the true reality of the Falklands War as experienced by the young soldiers of 3 Para.
It brings home the true horrors and emotions of warfare.
A must read for all.
Thanks Mark for telling your story and helping us remember those who gave thier lives and those who still suffer today.

Sod That For A Game Of Soldiers (0/4 people found this helpful)

I found this author to be rude and abusive to any other person who was not a Para. Not at all amusing hearing other Military and civilian personel being slagged off.

sod that ! (still owe you a cold one) (1/1 people found this helpful)

A truly gripping read about at the time a remarkable boy soldier who to this day remains a remarkable man. i have had the privilage of meeting mark and vince bramley at several military shows and have gone on my own quest to promote his book within the military enviroment in which i serve. lads it was a real honour to meet you, keep up the good work and as always love to your families. (still owe you a cold one mark ! ) take care. marcus (fjr3)folks purchase this book it will open your eyes !!

Swept Away (2/2 people found this helpful)

Being married to a Falklands vet', I have read many books on soldiers' experiences of the Falklands War. This one just blew me away. I have been glued to the sofa all afternoon and evening reading it in a oner. I have giggled at the antics of a young boy and sobbed at the grief experienced by a terrified young man. Easy to read and adept at conveying the incredible tummult of emotions felt by a combat soldier. If you read no other book about the Falklands war - read this one.

Sod That for a Game of Soldiers

Mark Eyles-Thomas

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Sod that, real story-real life. (1/1 people found this helpful)

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