- Hardcover: 384 pages
- Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd; 1st Edition edition (30 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0718149947
- ISBN-13: 978-0718149949
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (216 customer reviews)
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- #37 in Books > Society, Politics & Philosophy > Warfare & Defence > War & Defence Operations > Peacekeeping
- #44 in Books > History > Countries & Regions > Asia > Middle East > Iraq
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ANDY McNAB
'You can taste the dust and cordite. One of the best first-hand
accounts of combat that I've ever read.'
accounts of combat that I've ever read.'
MARK SPICER, author of Illustrated Manual of Sniper Skills
'This book may upset the system, but it's a story that should be
told ... their story matches any act of heroism in British history and
they've earned their right to be heard.'
told ... their story matches any act of heroism in British history and
they've earned their right to be heard.'
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Courage, tenacity and a sense of humour go hand in hand in Dan Mills' true tale of his time in war-torn Iraq in 2004.
If I am absolutely honest, this is not the sort of book I would normally read, but it was on my book club's reading list and I'm so glad I picked it up. Sniper One is an honest and action-packed first hand account. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
It is fast paced and written in such a way that even a female civvie like me could understand it.
The only other similar book I have read is In Foreign Fields: Heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan in Their Own Words and that one reduced me to tears because I was so moved and humbled by some of the stories. (Again, I wasn't intending to read it. I bought it for my husband and ended up reading it on the train home and couldn't give it to him until I had finished it.) If you are looking for something after the adrenaline rush of Sniper One, I can highly recommend In Foreign Fields. It is the first hand accounts of British soldiers/Marines and RAF personnel who have won medals for bravery in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their stories are amazing, humbling and truly inspirational.
Put Sniper One and In Foreign Fields on your wish list.
If I am absolutely honest, this is not the sort of book I would normally read, but it was on my book club's reading list and I'm so glad I picked it up. Sniper One is an honest and action-packed first hand account. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
It is fast paced and written in such a way that even a female civvie like me could understand it.
The only other similar book I have read is In Foreign Fields: Heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan in Their Own Words and that one reduced me to tears because I was so moved and humbled by some of the stories. (Again, I wasn't intending to read it. I bought it for my husband and ended up reading it on the train home and couldn't give it to him until I had finished it.) If you are looking for something after the adrenaline rush of Sniper One, I can highly recommend In Foreign Fields. It is the first hand accounts of British soldiers/Marines and RAF personnel who have won medals for bravery in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their stories are amazing, humbling and truly inspirational.
Put Sniper One and In Foreign Fields on your wish list.
36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A brilliant, warts and all account of a "Peacekeeping" tour in Iraq, told by the Platoon Sergeant of a sniper Platoon. Shot at and mortared from almost the moment they set foot on Iraqui soil, and for most of their tour, it wasn't peace at all, but all out war. As an ex-soldier I try to keep up with what British Forces are doing around the world today, but this amazed and shocked me. It seems to me the truth about what our Services are going through in Iraq and Afganistan is certainly under reported (censored?)and definately unappreciated by the public at large. Huge respect to Dan for telling the tale, it really needed telling, and to the rest of his unit, extraordinary people doing an extraordinary job. Just read this book.
70 of 75 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just finished reading the paper back edition of "Sniper One."
The paperback edition was only released on Tuesday. I bought a copy on Thursday, and I haven't been able to put it down till I finished it today (Monday).
Unlike some "Sniper" based books this book is more about the situation the soldiers found themselves in, and how they managed the trials of those situations, rather than overly detailed accounts of incredible shots from unbelievable distances (not to say their weren't a few of those, but they just happened as part of the job, more a consequence of the situation the men found themselves in rather than the central emphasis of the narrative).
There is more than enough action to keep you on the edge of your seat, and plenty of tales of professional soldiers maintaining a cool and professional manner, in the most extreme circumstances imaginable (they did us proud).
I was also surprised to find out that the MOD had tried to stop the publication of this book. I found that very surprising as I think this book is probably a fantastic recruiting tool. I think the Army comes off very well in this book, and the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment (PWRR) comes off particularly well (37 medals and awards seems to suggest the Army thought so as well.)
Any way if you fancy getting a small glimpse of the kind of the hell our boys have been, and still are dealing with (Don't forget Afghanistan.), I can highly recommend this book.
The paperback edition was only released on Tuesday. I bought a copy on Thursday, and I haven't been able to put it down till I finished it today (Monday).
Unlike some "Sniper" based books this book is more about the situation the soldiers found themselves in, and how they managed the trials of those situations, rather than overly detailed accounts of incredible shots from unbelievable distances (not to say their weren't a few of those, but they just happened as part of the job, more a consequence of the situation the men found themselves in rather than the central emphasis of the narrative).
There is more than enough action to keep you on the edge of your seat, and plenty of tales of professional soldiers maintaining a cool and professional manner, in the most extreme circumstances imaginable (they did us proud).
I was also surprised to find out that the MOD had tried to stop the publication of this book. I found that very surprising as I think this book is probably a fantastic recruiting tool. I think the Army comes off very well in this book, and the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment (PWRR) comes off particularly well (37 medals and awards seems to suggest the Army thought so as well.)
Any way if you fancy getting a small glimpse of the kind of the hell our boys have been, and still are dealing with (Don't forget Afghanistan.), I can highly recommend this book.
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u werent there man you dont know
hi all, read this book, its as real as it gets.
apart from if you were actually there, which i was , 1pwrr rule people fact!
apart from if you were actually there, which i was , 1pwrr rule people fact!
Published 6 days ago by gavin the great
Great read!
Fascinating and insightful. One not to put down. Really feels like the reader is part of the action. Have recommended to others.
Published 21 days ago by Jamski
Captivating!
Dan Mills describes the situation and challenges he faced at CIMIC house and it's surrounds so well that you feel totally immersed and conversant with this amazing story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paula Reid
Made me think
Yes really liked the description and characters in the book,a real insight into soldiers at war, a really good read.
Published 1 month ago by Bernie
Great first hand account!
Read the book twice now and will be reading it again shortly. Being a sniper sounds like the dream job of the army as there is plenty of action in Sniper One. Read more
Published 1 month ago by e.annand
Dont listen to the idiots rating this 1 star... FOOLS !
This book is probably the only book i have ever read the whole way through its that good, so anyone rating this book as one star just needs to pipe down, nuff said, cheers.
Published 2 months ago by Jim
Sniper One
Great book well worth reading this is what proper soldiers do some of the unsung hero`s whom never get mentioned
Published 2 months ago by BB
Hard to put down
Once I started reading this book, it was hard to put down. It is a true story of one units defence of an outpost in Iraq. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kev
A Superb Read
I bought this book after reading several military type books, and I have to say that this one has been the best so far. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. P. S. Rickard
Sniper One
A good book for the civilian (& squaddies) to find out what our soldiers go through when on tour of duty, excellent book & well written account.
Published 3 months ago by Goldy
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