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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I picked up this book after seeing a few of the tv series episodes. I could hardly put the book downand read it in a matter of days. it is probably the best book of it genre on sale at the moment. For a young adult aspiring to be a Royal Marine it was further proff of why i have wanted to join from a child. An amazing insight into the lives and roles of royal marines and what to expect if you were to join.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I recently read this book after watching the tv series, which I loved. As someone who is in the process of joining the Royal Marines this book was a great help as it highlights the standard of fitness required and proves that the training team at Lympstone really do want all recruits to pass the course despite appearing overly harsh-a useful point to remember when suffering in training. The book describes the 32 week commando course in detail and provides a very helpful insight into training especially advising you that Lympstone is just a short, unpleasant ordeal that has to be completed, leading on to a desirable career in the Royal Marines.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Chris Terrill is an award-winning documentary maker, producer and competitive amateur athlete. His latest commission is to document the experiences of young men aspiring to gain the coveted green beret of the Royal Marine Commandos, culminating in a television series (and I seem to be the only one who hasn't watched it). On the pretense of being more than just the dude with the camera, Chris has decided to attempt to complete the training and pass the grueling commando tests himself. This book presents his chronicle of this undertaking. There is lots of information on the life of "bootnecks" at the 32 week training camp at Lympstone as well as on the front line in Helmand, Afghanistan. But, make no mistake, this is really a book about Mr Terrill's personal journey. I don't consider this a bad thing, and it is easy to warm to his slightly inflated ego. I was left feeling that Chris "Tomcat" Terrill had defeated some demons and found some inner peace by gaining his green beret. It would not have surprised me if the postscript ended with "I married my beautiful assistant Laura, settled down and have a little Terrill on the way".
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Commando by Chris Terrill
An excellent read filled with excitement and passion. once started it becomes impossible to put down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Willcox
Loved it
I could not put this book down, as someone with a great interest in the Royal Marines it was fascinating to read a first hand account of the training process from a non-military... Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Mooney
Superb
This book goes well with the DVD series Commando which is well worth purchasing as well for the price.
The book is in itself an excellent read.
The book is in itself an excellent read.
Published on 4 Mar 2010 by P. Waller
Great
The author is one tough bloke to complete Royal marines commando training at his age.
book is great, written well and very honestly about commando training in the 21st... Read more
book is great, written well and very honestly about commando training in the 21st... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by Mr. G. Sinfield
A great read,as all of it is true
As a former Royal Marines Commando I thought that this Guy really told the whole truth.Its a book that once you start reading,its hard to put down
Well done Chris Terril for... Read more
Well done Chris Terril for... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2009 by Mr. R. Spinks
Excellent
I had watched the DVD of the series prior to reading this book. However this did not detract at all from my enjoyment of it, in fact it enhanced it. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2008 by L. BETTLES
Commando
For me, someone who is actively pursuing a career in the marines, this book is a fantastic read. It shows many positive aspects of Corps life but also reminds the reader of the... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2008 by P. SMITH
Excellent
This is Chris's personnel journey throughout the trials and tribulations of making the series. It tells us in detail the hardships endured by any Marine recruit, and especially... Read more
Published on 7 May 2008 by Dan
enjoyed every minute of it!!!
I purchased this book after watching the series on ITV and i am really pleased with it. I have found it goes into alot more detail than the tv series did and gives the reader a... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2007 by kmjnhbv
Commando
This book was a great read, I never put it down. I'm hopefully joining the Royal Marines next year and it was very interesting to get an idea of what the 32 weeks training is like. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2007 by T. Andrews
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