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Undercover War
- Narrated by: Colin Mace
- Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
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Publisher's Summary
When British troops first deployed to Northern Ireland in 1969 to keep apart rioting factions of loyalists and nationalists, they could not have known that they were being drawn into the longest campaign in the British Army's history, a battle against the threat of a new rising force - the Provisional Irish Republican Army.
While patrols, vehicle bombs and incendiary speeches are the defining memories of the Troubles, the real war was fought out of sight and out of mind. For 30 years, Britain's Special Forces waged a ferocious, secretive struggle against a ruthless and implacable enemy.
Harry McCallion's deep experience across the theatre of Northern Ireland offers a unique insight into nearly every major military action and operation in the Province. Having served seven tours with the Parachute Regiment, undergone selection for the 14 Intelligence Company, completed six years with the SAS - including two tours with their anti-terrorism team - and received two commendations for bravery during service with the Royal Ulster Constabulary, there are few more qualified to tell this astonishing story.
This book is his blistering account of the history of Britain's war against the IRA between 1970 and 1998. From new insights into high-profile killings and riveting accounts of enemy contact, to revelations about clandestine missions and the strategies used in combating a merciless enemy, Undercover War is the definitive inside story of the battle against the IRA, one of the most dangerous and effective terrorist organisations in recent history.
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- Andrew MacGregor
- 15-06-2022
Great read
A well written but sad tale. It was very well narrated and I learnt a great deal.
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- Jacques M
- 20-12-2021
Crazy Times.
Loved it, always in for real life history, quite an amazing story covering the Mad times in Northern Island
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-03-2022
very informative
Found this very informative to read. As it is modern history so much I had forgotten . Makes you realise how life was impacted during this time. Found some detail disturbing and horrific. Pleased I read it. Narration could not be faulted. Thanjs to the author for writing this book.
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- 16-02-2024
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- Paul
- 17-06-2023
Well researched account of Britain’s war v IRA
It’s a good account- well written and performed and makes a good story. The absence of a war v loyalist is conspicuous. Everyone knows the UDR and RUC had many members in loyalist paramilitary forces. I enjoyed this book.
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- SW TUBBS
- 28-09-2022
The Troubles
A decent account of the killings and tactics from one side of the conflict. Some good historical information.is also provided in particular about the IRA and its offshoots.
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