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SAS Bravo Three Zero

The Gripping True Story

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SAS Bravo Three Zero

By: Damien Lewis, Des Powell
Narrated by: Des Powell
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 'A must read. Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action.' Billy Billingham

There were three patrols that fateful January 1991 morning: Bravo One Zero, Bravo Two Zero and Bravo Three Zero. It was the opening hours of the Gulf War and the SAS were flown deep behind enemy lines to hunt down Saddam's Scud missiles, the use of which threatened a Third World War.

The men of Bravo One Zero stepped off the chopper, took one look at the flat desert devoid of any cover and decided no way were they deploying into all of that. But Andy NcNab's famed Bravo Two Zero patrol did deploy, with fatal results - all bar one being captured or killed.

And then there was Bravo Three Zero. These men were different. Thought differently. Acted differently. Treating as gospel the SAS's saying 'any fool can be uncomfortable', they deployed with vehicles, and while there was nowhere to hide they could make a dash for the border if desperate.

Even as warnings came in that McNab's patrol was on the run, Bravo Three Zero remained undetected - the furthest Coalition forces behind Iraqi lines. Slipping through enemy positions, a string of targets were taken out. But with the desert turning bitter and snow starting to fall, they were forced to fight a running battle against the elements as much as the enemy.

Though overshadowed by the fate of Bravo Two Zero, the achievements of this highly-decorated patrol are the stuff of elite forces legend. Now, for the first time, SAS veteran Des Powell reveals their story in gritty, blow-by-blow detail. Written with acclaimed military author Damien Lewis, this is a tale of edge-of-the seat daring deep inside enemy lands. Brutal, savage, unrelenting - prepare to be blown away, in a tale that proves utterly the SAS motto - who dares wins.

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Just goes to show what these guys are capable of against the odds. I’m really glad they’re on our side.
A real well written account of a harrowing 9 days behind enemy lines in Iraq.
Immensely readable Five stars all the way

Gripping

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Management failures, no equipment, bad comms, sub-zero temperatures and enemy trying to kill you. Thank God for the SAS.

Excellent and insightful.

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Bloody good story, well read and it made me feel like I had a front row seat in the Pinky. Luckily I didn’t.

Inspirational

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This was a well written and read audio book, I am new to these and think this was a great book, loved how it took you through he whole life before the service to his country and the way he told his recount of his time in the war zone, it was gripping story with little bits of humour to keep it going.

Fantastic gripping story of a perspective on war

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The book is a fantastic insight into the Bravo patrols. To say that they were poorly equipped and let down by incorrect communication information is an understatement, yet showed great personal courage and fortitude to complete the mission. Great listen.

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