- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: John Murray; First Edition edition (27 July 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1848542569
- ISBN-13: 978-1848542563
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 149,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'At last, a commander telling us the cold, harsh truth about this war. An excellent and compelling read' -- Andy McNab 'A gripping first-hand account of the realities of frontline command at the start of the bitterest war that Britain has fought for generations' -- Patrick Bishop, author of 3 PARA 'The first senior commander to provide an account of the fighting, Tootal's book is refreshingly free of the gung-ho machismo and sentimentality that afflicts other lesser entries of the genre' -- The Sunday Tribune 'Tootal offers the perspective of a man in charge ... he tells the story well ... passionate admiration for his men is matched by disdain for others' -- Sunday Times
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'At last, a commander telling us the cold, harsh truth about this war. An excellent and compelling read'
(Andy McNab )'A gripping first-hand account of the realities of frontline command at the start of the bitterest war that Britain has fought for generations'
(Patrick Bishop, author of 3 PARA )'The first senior commander to provide an account of the fighting, Tootal's book is refreshingly free of the gung-ho machismo and sentimentality that afflicts other lesser entries of the genre'
(The Sunday Tribune )'Tootal offers the perspective of a man in charge ... he tells the story well ... passionate admiration for his men is matched by disdain for others'
(Sunday Times )
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41 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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I served some 22 years in the Army and was lucky to do a couple of attachments to the Paras. This book is an excellent stripped down account of what soldiers and airmen face in Afghanistan. One of the most concise and complelling collection of stories about the conflict but more importantly the human dimension, the costs in lives and injuries - which are far greater than the politicans acknowledge. More damning as no politician has sons/daughters out there letting them know what parents and loved ones at home must live through, before and especially after serving in such a combat zone. Saddened by lack of support to our troops especially when they come home injured and have a long and slow support system. Col Tootal has done his boys & ladies proud, a shame he is no longer serving, the type of commander any soldier would wish for. Please read this book to understand what the other end of a British political decision means to those who have to uphold policy abroad - with the wrong equipment and restricted support. The young men who usually bear the brunt of scoieties complaints should be proud of what they achieve in Afghanistan, especially as the politicans at home, including the PM take for granted what and how they achieve success against heavy odds.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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Having read most books about the war in Afghanistan written by soldiers, it made a change to see things from the commanders point of view. Colonel Tootal has written an excellent account of his time in command of 3 Para during their first deploment in 2006. One can almost feel his frustration as political mission creep imposes more and more difficulties on him and his overtasked Battalion. One can feel his pain as his men are killed and wounded as the Battalion becomes embroiled in ceaseless combat with the Taliban.He is scathing about the way the wounded are treated once back in UK (what has changed in 3 years). Overall a thoroughly well balanced book which gives an excellent account of the burden of command. Highly recommended.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Col Tootal has provided a gripping and accurate account of Op Herrick 4 whilst avoiding the usual glamour and hyperbole that is characteristic of modern military writing. This book gives a fantastic insight into the emotional, military and political pressures facing a commander in Afghanistan. The descriptions of the Catch 22 situations the 3 PARA Battlegroup faced at the outset of the movement to Helmand Province demonstrate how admirably the soldiers under Col Tootal's leadership performed. His pride in the infantrymen, cavalrymen and airmen under his command, whether Paratrooper or not, comes across in spades and is evidenced by his outspoken response to the treatment of injured soldiers and equipment shortages on the front line. This is a testament to today's `Playstation Generation' soldiers and demonstrates that the British Army, at the front line, has maintained the resolve of its forebears. A thoroughly good read.
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Lifted up and taken to the battle
The book is well written. It hold your attention as would a novel but it is a very accurate and real journey into the true battle situation in Afghanistan. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Brian
the kindle version is not the same as the printed version!
ive gone through every page on my kindle version of this book to find there are no maps or photo's! They are included in the printed version so why not on my kindle version,so i... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Welsh boy70
excellent account of the realities of front line command.
Very well written by a true proffessional. Tootal is the consumate soldiers officer. Leading from the front, with a real compassion for his men, he details the grim realities of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by HeliPilot
'I would follow this CO anywhere'
A fantastic read written by a commanding officer who clearly cares for his men and their families and in return they obviously trust and respect him as both CO and soldier. Read more
Published 9 months ago by RogerC
Dull as dishwater
My god, factual, accurate, detailed? Yes... Interesting, real and personal? NO - Dull and for millitary historians, not for real war book fans!
Published 9 months ago by PaulfromPangbourne
Passionate individual, pedestrian book
There have been many, many books written on Britain's most recent conflict in Afghanistan; Colonel Stuart Tootal's Danger Close is the first to be written by a senior commander who... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Tristan Martin
Danger Close
Having met Stuart on several occassions and heard one of his inspiratinal speaches about life in Helmand, I can tell you that this book lives up to the man. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr Iain J Bailey
Excellent and hard-hitting
This is not at all the kind of book I usually read and I bought it because I was doing some research about troops in Afghanistan. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. Mary H. Smith
Pushed to the extreme !
What a truly magnificant book written with compassion by the leader of 3 Para Colenel Stuart Tootal. Read more
Published 17 months ago by carol carlo
Brilliant
This is a fantastic book, I would reccommend it to everyone. Well written, intelligent, thought and action provoking.
Published 18 months ago by Ms. Fiona Macdonald
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