- Hardcover: 544 pages
- Publisher: Helion & Company; illustrated edition edition (15 April 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1906033188
- ISBN-13: 978-1906033187
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 306,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A testament to the experiences of the British Army during those troubled years. A splendid book... --Britain At War Magazine. 09/2008
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This is the story of the Troubles in Northern Ireland told from the perspective of the British soldiers who served there between 1969 and 1998. This was a war against terrorists who knew no mercy or compassion; a war involving sectarian hatred and violent death. Over 1,000 British lives were lost in a place just 30 minutes flying time away from the mainland. The British Army was sent into Northern Ireland on August 14, 1969 by the Wilson government as law and order had broken down and the population (mainly Catholics) and property were at grave risk. Between then and 1998 some 300,000 British troops served in Northern Ireland. This is their story - in their own words - from first to last. There are stories from some of the most seminal moments in the period of the Troubles in Northern Ireland - detailed accounts of firefights at Crossmaglen from the commanders on the ground at the time; an incredible story from a British Army sniper in Londonderry, 1973; an account from the first squaddie on the scene at Penny Lane after the 1988 funeral killings of the two corporals; the 1988 Ballygawley coach blast which killed 8 Light Infantrymen, with a first-hand account by one of the survivors; the case of the missing Christmas Club money in the Ardoyne; Gerry Adams' 'birthday treat' at a vehicle checkpoint, accounts by plain-clothes intelligence officers on the streets of Belfast … and many more. The brave men and women of the Ulster Defence Regiment, many of whom were murdered in their homes or at their places of work, occupy a prominent place in the book. The author has also conducted a great deal of original research to produce a roll of honour for all service personnel killed in Northern Ireland. A major contribution to research, the list differs to its 'official' MoD counterpart to a surprising degree. It includes more than 20 names before the first official casualty, Gunner Robert Curtis (1971) and more than 10 after the last official casualty, L/Bombardier Stephen Restorick (1997). Receiving a remarkable amount of cooperation from Northern Ireland veterans eager to tell their story, the author has compiled a vivid and unforgettable record. Their experiences - sad and poignant, fearful and violent, courageous in the face of adversity, even downright hilarious - make for compelling reading. Their voices need to be heard.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Thanks, at last a book about the modern day forgotten war. Well put together and with the information coming from the Security Forces on the ground, it gave a true insight as to the real side of the troubles. Reading this has helped me tell my own family what happened, as at the time I was unable to do this. For those not directly involved, and interested, or just forgotten, this is what happened behind the peace talks!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A very well written book that brings back long forgotten memories of what was a bitter struggle.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Of all the books on this subject.This one,is worth 5 stars,and more,all day long.I served in N.I,at the time the book talks about,and even now,I sit with my own thoughts on the things that went on in a time that can only be decribed as dark.And yes the Parachute Regiment did serve there,but its not about them alone,it's for all who took part in it.As one review said.!There was no beating of drums when the lads came home!And the politicians,have no more idea now,than they did then,of what it was all about.They expect you to do the job,with only three wheels on the wagon.
To all that gave the reviews on this book.Thanks,and I give you all 5 stars each,for showing just where it all fits together.
To all that gave the reviews on this book.Thanks,and I give you all 5 stars each,for showing just where it all fits together.
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A book of very mixed emotions.
As one who grew up in "NI" I remember the troops arriving and all that followed between 1969 and 98 , for me this book filled the neglected silence of that which went unreported... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. C. J. Stewart
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At last some of those brave men have had a chance to tell it as it was. This book should be made part of school curriculum to ensure that those that were involved are never... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fiona
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i have been driven to submit my review by the unwarrented attack on ken wharton and the soldiers stories as set out in "A Long Long War. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kingo
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Some of the stories in this book are absolute rubbish and lies. For example, in the Chapter entitled '1995', Air Trooper Scott Buchannan refers to a female IRA member found shot... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Setanta
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As a former soldier who is actually mentioned in this book, I found it to be a really good insight as to how everyone else thought about their time in Northern Ireland. Read more
Published 8 months ago by ACsmt
Voices Review
Many different perspectives of men/women that served in Northern Ireland during 'the Troubles'. So interesting, I bought my relatives in Australia copies.
Published 12 months ago by Mr. P. P. Empey
Stories Just Waiting To Be Told
I served in the same regiment as Ken Wharton and I conducted two operational tours of Norhtern Ireland. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Darren Ware
A LONG LONG WAR
Another real life Book of the British Army in Northern Ireland during the 'troubles'! Very well reasearched and stories verified before acceptance by the Author. Read more
Published 16 months ago by keithk
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the war in ireland what our boys went through was awsome this book voices from the british army gives you a true insight what happend in ireland, everyone should read it... Read more
Published 19 months ago by bocker
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I haven't finished reading this book yet but it is shaping up to be a classic, of interest to general readers and academics alike.
Published 21 months ago by M. W. Walters
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