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Originally Posted by Antipodean Andy  Thanks Morse. I've been intrigued by some of the books coming out of these theatres especially those relating to Operation Anaconda. However, as usual, have yet to read any. Not usual though is the fact that I only have one - Sandra Lee's 18 Hours - The true story of an SAS war hero (Aussie SAS). Am intrigued by Eight Lives Down about mine clearing but we'll see. Got plenty to read as it is so will only buy such books if I catch them really cheap like I did with Mike Durant's (Super Six, I think, in Black Hawk Down) In the Company of Heroes - again, haven't read it but snippets are good and includes his time in first Gulf War chasing Scud launchers at night. |
I have "Eight Lives Down" and "Sniper One". As for "eight Men Down" George Styles GC wrote "Bombs have No Pity" which is a much better book on the subject of ATOs and their mentality. "Sniper One" is okay! Both books have a common thing, in that both authors had met BeHarry VC, one before and one after the incident which got him the VC. The difference in theiir attitude towards him is amazing!