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They were like a band of brothers...In 1983 Andy McNab was assigned to B Squadron, one of the four Sabre Squadrons of the SAS, and within it to Air Troop, otherwise known as SEVEN TROOP. This is Andy McNab's gripping account of the time he served in the company of a remarkable group of men - from the day, freshly badged, he joined them in the Malayan jungle, to the day, ten years later, that he handed in his sand-coloured beret and started a new life.
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the original and best
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A Handful of Hard Men
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It is difficult to find another soldier's story to equal Captain Darrell Watt's in terms of time spent on the field of battle and challenges faced. Even by the lofty standards of the SAS and Special Forces, one has to look far to find anyone who can match his record of resilience and valor in the face of such daunting odds and with resources so paltry. In the fight, he showed himself to be a military maestro. After 12 years in the cauldron of war, his cause slipped from beneath him, and Rhodesia gave way to Zimbabwe.
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Excellent story, average performance
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The Fighting Season
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Outside the wire, Uruzghan Province, Afghanistan, 2010.... In the badlands of central Afghanistan, an Australian Special Forces platoon is fatally hit by a roadside bomb. A shadowy Taliban commander, codenamed 'Rapier', is identified as responsible for the deadly attack. Matt Rix, the ultra-tough commando who led the ambushed platoon, swears vengeance. Rix is one of Special Forces' most lethal operators. He'll neutralise Rapier - whatever it takes. But in Afghanistan's brutal war, not all things are as they seem.
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Great story
- By Peter on 11-01-2018
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Red Notice
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Deep beneath the English Channel, a small army of vicious terrorists has seized control of the Eurostar to Paris, taken 400 hostages at gunpoint - and declared war on a government that has more than its own fair share of secrets to keep. One man stands in their way. An off-duty SAS soldier is hiding somewhere inside the train. Alone and injured, he’s the only chance the passengers and crew have of getting out alive. Meet Andy McNab's explosive new creation, Sergeant Tom Buckingham, as he unleashes a whirlwind of intrigue and retribution in his attempt to stop the terrorists and save everyone on board.
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Great Book
- By Toni on 15-02-2019
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The Spy
- Jed Walker Series, Book 1
- By: James Phelan
- Narrated by: Mulraney Adrian
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A sinister group - code-named Zodiac - has launched devastating global attacks. Twelve targets across the world, 12 code-named missions. Operating distinct sleeper cells, they are the ultimate terrorist organisation, watching and waiting for a precise attack to activate the next group. It is a frightening and deadly efficient way to stay one step ahead. And cause the most chaos. For ex-CIA operative Jed Walker, chaos is his profession. On the outer, burned by his former agency, he is determined to clear his name.
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Good story with some interesting twists
- By Anonymous User on 18-11-2017
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Deathlist
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- By: Chris Ryan
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
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John Porter, hero of the original Strikeback novel and TV series, returns in an exciting adventure when old enemies attack the SAS. It's 1999. A bitterly cold morning in the Brecon Beacons, and the soldiers trying out for SAS Selection are preparing to face their toughest test yet. Overseeing the soldiers is John Porter: once a promising young Blade, now a broken man and a drunk, seeing out his days in the Regiment Training Wing. But before the Fan Dance can begin, six masked gunmen carry out a devastating attack.
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Absolutely amazing
- By Colleen2630 on 16-04-2016
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SAS Ghost Patrol
- The Ultra-Secret Unit That Posed as Nazi Stormtroopers
- By: Damien Lewis
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
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SAS Ghost Patrol is the explosive true story of the day in 1942 when the SAS donned Nazi uniforms to perpetrate the most audacious and daring mission of the war. Beyond top secret, deniable in the extreme (and of course enjoying Churchill's enthusiastic blessing), this is one of the most remarkable stories of wartime lawlessness, eccentricity and raw courage in the face of impossible odds - a thoroughly British undertaking.
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What Great Men
- By Anonymous User on 17-11-2017
Publisher's Summary
What if your prank killed your best friend? Could you live with yourself? You try to forget and move on; you enrol in Army training, you want to make something of your life. The training is tough and it almost breaks you. But you survive; you know you’ll make a good soldier. Finally, when you’re out in Afghanistan, under enemy fire, you come face-to-face with your best friend’s brother. He still blames you for his brother’s death. You now have more to fear than just enemy soldiers.
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- David Richard Green
- 09-01-2019
The new recruit
A very good book and well read. It shows what army life as a recruiting like and the fears of going into your first combat soon . Well done andy
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- Anonymous User
- 05-12-2018
not good
too drawn out. not much action. disappointed . . . . . . . .
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- Steve H
- 03-08-2017
Not the best
This is not one of his greatest books very poorly written in my opinion.it was that bad I never even finished it .
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- Lara and dave
- 28-02-2017
grate
another good book by this man intresting very enjoyable lision one to hear over again
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- Miss A. Dingwall
- 18-10-2015
Simple and easy to get into , looking forward to the next ,
My first Andy mcnabb and I enjoyed it , straight onto the next now without hesitation , think I'm gonna enjoy this mans stuff , narrator seemed to young but I guess it fits with the characters age and I enjoyed his style , a great listen , hope the rest are longer ,
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- Carien
- 09-10-2015
A matter of life and death
The beginning dragged a little for me but once training was over, oh, my, word! What an adrenaline filled race to the end!
You watch these things on film and the heroes come home, but this is reality and not everyone comes home. And those who do, will never be the same again.
I could not put it down I the end and desperately wanted to know what happens when the pressure and danger kept mounting. When this you must trust are not trustworthy, what is left?
I am glad I persevered through training, it was worth it!
The narrator was adequate. He would not have been my first choice but succeeded in presenting the tension buildup.
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- Chris
- 18-07-2013
Great narration - typical Andy McNab story :)
What did you like most about The New Recruit?
Andy McNab's attention to detail makes the story believable.
What did you like best about this story?
The narration really brought the characters to life - good fun.
What does Jack Hawkins bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
The hardness of the characters shines through thanks to Jack Hawkins
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Dangers surrounds you from all sides in the deserts of Afghanistan
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- taluth
- 13-04-2013
WOULD READ AGAIN
A fantastic book in the series,i have read all previous books and i think this is another great read the auther has really bought together modern day terrorist issues into the book gripping at times and great characters and a fantastic narator reading the book definatly a 10 out of 10 book and would highly reccomend it cant wait for the the next read.
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