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"A remarkable set of pictures of life on the front line" --The Times
"Alexander Allan's newly published collection of pictures from his tour of duty in Helmund offer an extraordinary new perspective on the conflict" --The Guardian
"Alexander Allan's newly published collection of pictures from his tour of duty in Helmund offer an extraordinary new perspective on the conflict" --The Guardian
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An unforgettable portfolio of more than 100 images documenting ordinary British soldiers on a routine tour of duty in Afghanistan sweltering in the heat, interacting with the locals, training the Afghan Army, fighting off Taliban attacks and taking casualties. The photographs are by Alexander Allan, a former serving officer whose feeling for his troops and how they manage what they have been sent to do erupts from every image. The words are by the soldiers themselves. An unrivalled and privileged window into the day-to-day life of the British soldier in Afghanistan. All publisher's profits from the sales of the book will go to the BLESMA (British Limbless Ex Service Men s Association). Please contact BLESMA direct if you would like to make a donation.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Afghanistan: A Tour of Duty is a stunning book which gives the reader a real insight into the lives of the British soldiers there. The photos range from breathtaking scenery and landscapes to intimate portraits of British and Afghan soldiers carrying out their duties or just relaxing in camp. Allan's eye for a great portrait takes the reader into the lives of the soldiers; their hopes, fears, emotions, personal tragedies and day to day existence. At the same time his photos show the beauty of Afghanistan and its people. Highly recommended
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The photos in this book are captivating, capturing the ordinary aswell as the extraordinary and portraying both the innocence and the sinister sides of Afghanistan and war. The text is both witty and very real and is distinctly a soldier's narrative. This book is more than just a collection of photos - it's a story and an insight into the experiences and tragedies our troops are facing every day.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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My family has links to the Grenadier Guards, which is the main reason I bought this book. I didn't really know what to expect, i.e. whether it would be stunning war photography or more documentary style. In essence, there is a mixture of both with the emphasis towards the latter.
As one of the soldiers has taken the photographs, the subjects are much more relaxed in front of the camera and the highs and lows of a tour of duty are effectively captured. For example, towards the end of the book the company are transferred out by helicopter at the end of their tour. Compare their happy/relieved facial expressions with that of the guy transferring to Helmand Province for several more weeks.
On that subject, several references are made to the pleasure the troops get from receiving shoeboxes of food and gifts from home and I'd encourage people to do so via Morrisons supermarkets.
As the book nears it's end, we see the happiness generated by an unusual arrival of pizza and a competition to make the best weekly spread from available rations. This is followed, abruptly and movingly by pictures of the aftermath of a bomb, seriously injuring members of the company and deeply affecting the rest.
Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the The British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association (BLESMA), a charity which supports an unfortunately growing number of disabled men and women.
As one of the soldiers has taken the photographs, the subjects are much more relaxed in front of the camera and the highs and lows of a tour of duty are effectively captured. For example, towards the end of the book the company are transferred out by helicopter at the end of their tour. Compare their happy/relieved facial expressions with that of the guy transferring to Helmand Province for several more weeks.
On that subject, several references are made to the pleasure the troops get from receiving shoeboxes of food and gifts from home and I'd encourage people to do so via Morrisons supermarkets.
As the book nears it's end, we see the happiness generated by an unusual arrival of pizza and a competition to make the best weekly spread from available rations. This is followed, abruptly and movingly by pictures of the aftermath of a bomb, seriously injuring members of the company and deeply affecting the rest.
Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the The British Limbless Ex-Servicemen's Association (BLESMA), a charity which supports an unfortunately growing number of disabled men and women.
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Afghanistan. A tour of duty.
A worthwhile contribution to furthering the understanding of what our troops have to go through during their tours in Afghanistan. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Barry E. Sheridan
A tour of duty review
I found 'A tour of Duty' to be a vivid and honest account of the war in Afghanistan, from within the circle of trust. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by Alexander Payne
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