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Special Forces Heroes: Extraordinary True Stories of Daring and Valour | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Ashcroft
Publisher: Headline Review
Category: Book
List Price: £20.00
Buy New: £12.39
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 8120
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.4
ISBN: 0755318072
EAN: 9780755318070
ASIN: 0755318072
Publication Date: November 11, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New
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Ripping yarns. A great read! November 25, 2008
Emit Grogan (Salisbury)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I bought this book because I had really enjoyed Victoria Cross Heroes by the same author. And I was not disappointed. Not only was I amazed to discover how long ago it has been since the concept of British Special Forces was born, but I also had no idea of the scope of their activities. This book takes the reader seamlessly from war to war, and from conflict to conflict, over a period covering well over a hundred years. It tells tales of bravery at sea, in the desert, in cities, even in a hijacked aircraft. In each case I found it easy to dip into the book, story by story, whenever and wherever I chose. It does not require hard work, but it nevertheless rewards in huge amounts. Ripping yarns delivered in an easy but authoritative style by one of the world's greatest collectors of military medals. Gripping stuff.
Even better than VC Heroes November 26, 2008
I. Dale (London)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
OK, I admit I read the book mainly because I know the author, but often when you read a book by someone you know it ends up being a bit of a disappointment. This one was far from the case. I'm not really into military books, but the colour provided throughout this book really did bring the tales of real life heroism to life.
It's solved at least four Christmas present dilemmas!
Superb book November 28, 2008
Mr. S. Greer
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Whilst a fan of military books it's rare to find an author who brings the subject matter to life, however Ashcroft is an exception. Special Forces is a compelling read, and succeeds in communicating the tremendous bravery of our armed forces through gripping prose. A great book, and highly recommended.
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