Overview
The original SAS story and a classic of modern war literature, McNab's story brought the knowledge, drama and danger of the SAS to the masses. Sergeant Andy McNab recounts the story of the top secret mission that would reveal the secrets of the SAS to the world for the first time. Their location- Iraq Their mission- to sever a vital enemy underground communication link, to find and destroy mobile Scud launchers Their call sign- Bravo Two Zero When eight members of the elite SAS regiment embark on a highly covert operation, they are each laden with 15 stones of equipment, needing to tab 20km across the desert to reach their objective. But within days, their location is compromised. They engage in a fierce battle. They escape on foot to the Syrian border. Three men die. One escapes. But four men are captured. For them, the worst is yet to come. Delivered to Baghdad, they are tortured with a savagery for which not even their intensive SAS training has prepared them... This is a story of superhuman courage, strength, endurance and dark humour in the face of overwhelming odds. It shows just how much it takes to be a member of the SAS. _____________________________________________ 'The best account yet of the SAS in action' Sunday Times 'One of the best books to emerge from the first Gulf War ... Magnificent' Independent on Sunday
Full Product Details
Author: Andy McNab
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Imprint: Corgi Books
Edition: Special edition
Dimensions:
Width: 12.80cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 19.70cm
Weight: 0.356kg
ISBN: 9780552168823
ISBN 10: 0552168823
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 23 May 2013
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience:
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A gripping account of special forces at work...a tremendous adventure story Daily Telegraph Superhuman endurance, horrendous torture, desperate odds - unparalleled revelations Daily Mail One of the most extraordinary examples of human courage and survival in modern warfare The Times The best account yet of the SAS in action Sunday Times One of the best books to emerge from the first Gulf War...Magnificent Independent on Sunday
Author Information
From the day he was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital in London, Andy McNab has led an extraordinary life. As a teenage delinquent, Andy McNab kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years - on five continents. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS. Since then Andy McNab has become one of the world's best-selling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. As well as several non-fiction bestsellers including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history, he is the author of the best-selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thrillers. He has also written a number of books for children. Besides his writing work, he lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the USA and UK, works in the film industry advising Hollywood on everything from covert procedure to training civilian actors to act like soldiers. He continues to be a spokesperson and fundraiser for both military and literacy charities.
