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'I have no doubt that Lord Ashcroft's book will set the pulse racing of all who read it. It certainly did mine.'
(Daily Express )'A deeply-felt tribute'
(Yorkshire Evening Post )'Compelling'
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'I have no doubt that Lord Ashcroft's book will set the pulse racing of all who read it. It certainly did mine.' -- Daily Express 'A deeply-felt tribute' -- Yorkshire Evening Post 'Compelling' -- Good Book Guide
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book because I had really enjoyed Victoria Cross Heroes by the same author. And I was not disappointed. Not only was I amazed to discover how long ago it has been since the concept of British Special Forces was born, but I also had no idea of the scope of their activities. This book takes the reader seamlessly from war to war, and from conflict to conflict, over a period covering well over a hundred years. It tells tales of bravery at sea, in the desert, in cities, even in a hijacked aircraft. In each case I found it easy to dip into the book, story by story, whenever and wherever I chose. It does not require hard work, but it nevertheless rewards in huge amounts. Ripping yarns delivered in an easy but authoritative style by one of the world's greatest collectors of military medals. Gripping stuff.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Whilst a fan of military books it's rare to find an author who brings the subject matter to life, however Ashcroft is an exception. Special Forces is a compelling read, and succeeds in communicating the tremendous bravery of our armed forces through gripping prose. A great book, and highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Special Forces Heroes: Extraordinary True Stories of Daring and Valour
A great collection of daring stories of bravery which keep you wanting to read on. I recomend it to all those who are intersted in special forces and dangerous adventures.
A great collection of daring stories of bravery which keep you wanting to read on. I recomend it to all those who are intersted in special forces and dangerous adventures.
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O Level stuff!
The only good thing about this book is that the proceeds go to a good cause. Otherwise it is thin on facts and written in the breathless, vapid style of a pre-'O' level schoolboy! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Roger Paterson
Exciting, true life stories
A brilliant book which encompasses stories of valour from the early beginnings of the special forces in the Crimean War, to amazing stories of incredible bravery in modern day... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mrs. L. Lomas
Even better than VC Heroes
OK, I admit I read the book mainly because I know the author, but often when you read a book by someone you know it ends up being a bit of a disappointment. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2008 by I. Dale
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