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'Crammed full of information about the Army, much of which is irreverent and very, very funny... Accompanied by many excellent illustrations, this is more than a Christmas-sy joke book, and also contains much that is of use for anybody with a passing interest in or connected to the Army.'
--Guy Walters, THE TIMES, 17 Dec 2011
--Guy Walters, THE TIMES, 17 Dec 2011
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Drawn from the wit and wisdom of Britain's biggest and most active military website - www.arrse.co.uk - this is the up-to-the minute, irreverent (but extremely informative) insider's guide to the British Army today...
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The perfect book for anyone wanting to spend more than 2 hrs in the company of British Army personnel!
I was a bit dubious about the book at first, as I thought it might be either a bit patronizing to us in the army or too complicated/technical for civvies to understand. However I left it on the coffee table for the lads to read and it literally has not been put down. Everyone that comes through picks it up and has a good laugh. They'll look first at their regiment, then the Special Forces page and then at the piss-take page of the RLC or Signals. It's a really funny assortment of facts, and most of the lads have said they'd buy it for themselves or as a present for someone they know who's ex-forces. Great for girlfriends and wives as well.
I was a bit dubious about the book at first, as I thought it might be either a bit patronizing to us in the army or too complicated/technical for civvies to understand. However I left it on the coffee table for the lads to read and it literally has not been put down. Everyone that comes through picks it up and has a good laugh. They'll look first at their regiment, then the Special Forces page and then at the piss-take page of the RLC or Signals. It's a really funny assortment of facts, and most of the lads have said they'd buy it for themselves or as a present for someone they know who's ex-forces. Great for girlfriends and wives as well.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Highly amusing, beautifully illustrated and rather elegantly produced. I would recommend this as the perfect Christmas gift for all the family (or at least those members who want to know about skiffing). Buy twenty copies and help 'Holidays for Heroes'; buy a thousand copies and help Major Des Astor take his wife to Barbados for Christmas.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
if you know what ARRSE is.
BUt If you don't know what ARRSE is, then read on.
The British Army Rumour Service is something that I would describe as the best of the web if you are interested in the British Army.
And current events.
And probably everything else under the sun.
You could spend hours there with the lads (and lasses).
There are rumours that this site is visited by top brass, which I cannot confirm or deny.
What I can say is that there are three things I can say about the British soldier: they are professional, resourceful, and can have a wicked sense of humour. The last characteristic shows up in this guide to the British Army.
So, at least discover this book.
And after you've finished with that--go online for more.
BUt If you don't know what ARRSE is, then read on.
The British Army Rumour Service is something that I would describe as the best of the web if you are interested in the British Army.
And current events.
And probably everything else under the sun.
You could spend hours there with the lads (and lasses).
There are rumours that this site is visited by top brass, which I cannot confirm or deny.
What I can say is that there are three things I can say about the British soldier: they are professional, resourceful, and can have a wicked sense of humour. The last characteristic shows up in this guide to the British Army.
So, at least discover this book.
And after you've finished with that--go online for more.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful gift to serving and old soldiers.
I bought this book to send in a birthday shoebox to my grandson in Helmand Afghanistan. Before packing I glanced through it, being a member of ARRSE and having read reviews I was... Read more
Published 22 days ago by M. N. Courteney
THE OFFICIAL ARSSE GUIDE TO THE BRITISH ARMY
I ordered this book as part of my research for an army-related book that I am writing. It is wonderfully informative but at the same time very funny indeed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Max Markham
What no SLR?
A good humoured book to flick through for anyone that has been either a STAB or an ARAB or that aspires to be one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RogerTheCat
Intresting and Funny
I have not been in the army so cannot talk about the accuracy of the information in this book. I can say that it's quite funny and very interesting to read, I think that maybe the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Charles
ARRSE
An excellent read, well worth the cost and you are helping Help for Heroes at the same time - A MUST BUY
Published 3 months ago by Mr. K. Stevens
ARMY BARMY
Major Des Astor writes fondly, amusingly and painfully accurately about the tribalism that is the strength of the British Army and, very often, its undoing in its internal... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pegasus
Read this nodding and chuckling after 25 years service.
Well I got this at Christmas as 18 months ago I retired from the mob; I was a bit dubious at first but soon started chuckling; this is a book that 'those who know' will enjoy, be... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. David C. Wright
Ally
If you have ever been in since 1970' this a must read if you want a laugh! Good downstairs room material
Published 5 months ago by JohnR
Tongue in Cheek
Most enjoyable and informative read. Lots of facts & figures with a light hearted approach, mostly to be appreciated by serving members and ex servicemen alike but of interest to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Trebor
The Official ARRSE Guide to the British Army
To get the most from this book you have to have served in the the Army , as an ex member of the British Army it brought back many happy memories and gave many a chuckle just like... Read more
Published 5 months ago by OldTimer
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