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Killing Zone (Paperback)

by Harry McCallion (Author)
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (11 April 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747525676
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747525677
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.2 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 183,664 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The son of a Glasgow gangster, Harry McCallion left school at 16 with no qualifications. He joined the Paras and served six tours in Ulster. Then came two years with the Recces, the South African Special Forces, during which Harry attempted to assassinate Robert Mugabe and Joshua N'Komo. Returning to England, Harry passed the rigorous selection procedure for the SAS. He served for six years in the elite force and played a secret role in the Falklands war. He also served two tours with the SAS anti-terrorist team. On leaving the SAS, he joined the RUC and spent six years policing the trouble spots of Belfast. His career came to an end after a near-fatal car crash. Since then Harry McCallion has gained a degree in law and is now training to become a barrister.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Killing Zone, 9 Sep 2004
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I had the opportunity to read this book atleast six years ago and i can honestly say in comparison to other autobiographies i have read, this book sticks in the mind like no other. To join the author from his early years in glasgow and jouney with him through an incredible life is really enjoyable.

When he recounts his times in the various groups he has been attached to, you get a feeling of being there with the tension, pain, effort and the humour of the situations he has found himself in.

This story puts all the other "SAS" and "Special Forces" books in the shade. It is not like, "Bravo Two Zero" and all the other books like that, this book stands out for the way one man can go from the Parachute Regiment to the RUC, not forgetting the SAS and the south african recce, in 22 years.

Harry McCallion is an extraordinary man. He has a unique humour and uses it frequently to show that he has feelings like the rest of us, this is what makes you warm to him as a person and keeps you hooked on the book.

There are the usual weapons, missions, tactics and operations you'd expect to read, but that's not all the book is about. It is a story of one mans growth from boy to man in exremely unusual circumstances.

If books on "Special forces" or autobioghraphies are your favourite type of read, then this book will captivate you and keep you enthralled to the end.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars killing zone, 5 Nov 2003
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As a serving member of the RUC/PSNI I found this book very interesting and a good insight into the work carried out by all the brave persons involved in our organisation.

Well worth reading.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written biography of a man of action, 19 April 2000
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I found this book to be among the most captivating of the galaxy of SAS literature. McCallion comes across as more than a cardboard cutout of Rambo. Especially impressive is the way he managed to adapt to life after his car crash. I would recommend this book to all customers interested in military matters.
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