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Ken Wharton's latest book on the Northern Ireland Troubles is, as always, written from the perspective of the British soldier. Here he chronicles the worst year of The Troubles - 1972 - a year in which 172 soldiers died as a direct consequence of the insanity that would grip Ulster for almost 30 years. His empathy lies firstly with the men who tramped the streets and countryside of Northern Ireland - but also with the good folk of the six counties who never wanted their beautiful land to be the terrorists' battleground. Ken Wharton is utterly condemnatory of the Provisional IRA and INLA but he certainly pulls no punches in his assessment of the Loyalist paramilitaries and terror gangs who sought to outdo the barbarism of their republican counterparts. Based on the testimony of the men who were there during that terrible year, the author tries to investigate every loss in as much detail as time and space permit, with longer chapters to describe 'Bloody Friday' the appalling tragedy of Claudy and - with the 12-year public inquiry finally over - the terrible events of 'Bloody Sunday'. "The Bloodiest Year" is written with passion and a detailed knowledge in particular of Belfast and the experience of the ordinary squaddie on the streets. The Troubles have become Britain's forgotten war and so long as he is able, Ken will do his best to keep the memory of Operation Banner alive.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Ken Wharton goes to great lengths to ensure his collection of stories comes from a broad range of contributors. Each story gives a personal peek into the harsh life of the British soldier serving in exceptionally challenging circumstances. Excellent read and useful in broadening understanding.
5 stars. Ken's other books are also excellent.
5 stars. Ken's other books are also excellent.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Another great book not only for ex squaddies but for anyone who wants to try and understand the problems of the "troubles" my bottom, it was a ruthless war and if you read this book and the others Ken has written you get ringside seat of what life was like in the emerald isle.The fact that Ken has had the courage to tell the truth about both sides of animals who commited murder in the name of god or peace or whatever the excuse they used is brillant but so sad,to the lads whos voices stretch back over the years and who lost there youth and innocence in that era thank you,to the lads who didnt make it home thank you,to the lads whos scars are still there thank you, and to Ken for remembering all who served,Cheers mate
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Once more Ken Wharton,has produced another compelling tribute to forgotten soldiers,that served in Northern Ireland.This book takes you on a journey through the dark times of 1972,leaving nothing to the imagination.172 soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice that year,and this book ensures they will never be forgotten.Ken Wharton a voice for all the forgoten soldiers that Served in Northen Ireland,long may he continue.
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This maybe a book that gets 5 stars but the authors didnt research their cover picture very well. This picture is actually a british army officer being rescued by a snatch squad... Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Dixon
the forgotton war
Thanks to Ken and everybody who contributed to this and previous books. I contributed to this, the latest book and I thought I'd had a hard time on the border. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Malig Mill
The Bloodiest Year
The title says it all. Once again Ken has taken us veterans back to our youth. This book has it all. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jock 2413
Yet another NI Troubles masterpiece from its greatest historian
I recently had the privilege of reading and reviewing the entire raw manuscript of Ken Wharton's upcoming Northern Ireland book, The Bloodiest Year 1972. Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Mclaughlin
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