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First into Action

A Dramatic Personal Account of Life Inside the SBS

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First into Action

By: Duncan Falconer
Narrated by: Duncan Falconer
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This unique, gripping memoir is essential listening for anyone interested in the Special Forces and how they operate.

The Special Boat Service (SBS) has long been the forgotten sibling of British Special Forces, but no longer. Duncan Falconer's grippingly personal memoir finally lifts the lid on life, loss, training and operations in the toughest unit of them all—the SBS.

From joining up as a teenager, through SBS recruitment, training, and operational detachments, First into Action takes us on a journey through the SBS's history, operations and tactics seen through the lens of Duncan Falconer's remarkable story.

The SBS draws its manpower from the Royal Navy and Royal Marine Commando Units, and the Royal Marines are the oldest and most battle-honoured regiment in the world. First into Action is the first Special Boat Services memoir written from the inside.

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A personal and personable insight into the life of the SBS pre Y2K. It only increased the already incredibly high regard for these men who selflessly put their lives at risk for us, and define what precessional and excellence mean.

Hoofing and moving

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Candid,Humorous,Professional what you come to expect from men of this Calibre, Excellent narration with energy and Esprit de corps BZ

Candid,Humorous,Professional

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Awesome! However now I’m sad as there are no more decent sbs books to read!

Really great!

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First Into Action is a gripping firsthand account of life in the SBS while also charting the SBS’s development into a first rate special forces unit and counter terrorist force.

First Into Action is a well written book

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I was really unsure about this book but after the first 1/2 hour it got me. As a current member of a defence force the stories were very engaging! Thanks

Got to get this!

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An eye opener, brilliantly written and narrated and a must read for those interested in learning of the stories of these remarkable men, both past and present

Fascinating

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Exceptional story by an exceptional man . A glimpse in the world of the SBS operative. Not by strength, by guile.

Very enjoyable and well put together.

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This is a great informal look into the SBS, guiding you through many intriguing short stories within the context of the British special forces community.

Great informal look into the SBS

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