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After nearly 20 years of SAS operations, including a never before published role in the infamous Bravo Two Zero patrol, Bob retired from the military to work as an advisor on the international commercial security circuit. Certain his most dangerous days were behind him, Bob settled into a sedate life looking after VIPs. Then 9/11 happened. Bob found himself back in war zones on assignments far more perilous than anything he had encountered in the SAS: from ferrying journalists across firing lines in The West Bank and Gaza to travelling to the heart of Osama bin Laden’s Afghan lair. As part of a two-man team, Bob searched for ITN Correspondent Terry Lloyd’s missing crew in Basra, Iraq, while in Afghanistan he was forced to spend the night as the only Westerner in Khost – with a $25,000 bounty on his head. As the War on Terror escalated, Bob contended with increasingly sophisticated insurgents. But the most disturbing development he witnessed was much closer to home: The Circuit’s rise from a niche business staffed by top veterans into an unregulated, billion dollar industry that too often places profits above lives. This is a pulse-racing and at times shocking testament to what is really happening, on the ground, in the major trouble spots of the world.
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Bob Shepherd served in the SAS for almost twenty years, participating in the Iranian Embassy siege in London, the Falklands War, the First Gulf War and Bosnia. He retired in 1994 as a Warrant Officer Class One and began a new career as an international security advisor. In other words, he joined The Circuit.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Meredon
Format:Hardcover
Bob Shepherd has the courage to point out that we have lost the plot as the politicians and accountants take over. Clear eyed, funny and modest this book takes us where most of us would not survive. We need people like Bob Shepherd - I hope that we realise it before it is too late.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A. Cullen
Format:Hardcover
[[ASIN:0330455737 The Circuit: An Ex-SAS Soldier's True Account of One of the Most Powerful and Secretive Industries Spawned by the War on Terror]
A fascinating insight into the job of a 'Close Protection' operative.Bob Shepherd pulls no punches with his opinions about his fellow countrymen(and non fellow countrymen)who share the same profession,especially if they're not trained to his standard,which as you might guess after 23 years serving with 'The Regiment' are understandably high.If you're looking for a book crammed with boys own stories about damsels in distress and guns and explosions in true gruesome detail,then this definately is NOT the book for you.This is a story about a true professional in every sense of the word,who makes it his duty to understand the ways,traditions and historical backgrounds of the people he serves and meets on his adventures and operations in often very hostile environments.Oh yes,he also meets some very important and influential people(and the odd warlord)along the way...ENJOY.
A fascinating insight into the job of a 'Close Protection' operative.Bob Shepherd pulls no punches with his opinions about his fellow countrymen(and non fellow countrymen)who share the same profession,especially if they're not trained to his standard,which as you might guess after 23 years serving with 'The Regiment' are understandably high.If you're looking for a book crammed with boys own stories about damsels in distress and guns and explosions in true gruesome detail,then this definately is NOT the book for you.This is a story about a true professional in every sense of the word,who makes it his duty to understand the ways,traditions and historical backgrounds of the people he serves and meets on his adventures and operations in often very hostile environments.Oh yes,he also meets some very important and influential people(and the odd warlord)along the way...ENJOY.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I must commend the author for putting together a series of very interesting accounts of a variety of private security operations, in various theatres, that expose the serious failings within the 'security' industry that has grown out of recent world events.
Equally commendable is the fact that this is not a detailed account of the authors career within the SAS. I have read a few of those and frankly they begin to repeat. Also, as the author alludes to, he doesn't want to give away trade secrets - which I completely agree with because, if I was serving within one of our elite units, I think I would feel that would be the worst sort of 'Compromise'.
The knowledge and skill that is depicted in the carrying out of security based tasks is exactly what I find interesting about Special Forces and how they conduct themselves - also the illustrations of how not to carry these tasks out is equally informative.
The complete lack of fearsome firefights within the book is to the authors credit - he was obviously doing a very good job! It is NOT short on drama however.
I especially Liked the thoughts presented regarding the Bravo 2 Zero Patrol of the 1st Gulf War. Brief but enlightening perspective.
This Book is an extremely good read - I would recommend this for those who would like an intelligent insight into the subject without any embellishment.
Equally commendable is the fact that this is not a detailed account of the authors career within the SAS. I have read a few of those and frankly they begin to repeat. Also, as the author alludes to, he doesn't want to give away trade secrets - which I completely agree with because, if I was serving within one of our elite units, I think I would feel that would be the worst sort of 'Compromise'.
The knowledge and skill that is depicted in the carrying out of security based tasks is exactly what I find interesting about Special Forces and how they conduct themselves - also the illustrations of how not to carry these tasks out is equally informative.
The complete lack of fearsome firefights within the book is to the authors credit - he was obviously doing a very good job! It is NOT short on drama however.
I especially Liked the thoughts presented regarding the Bravo 2 Zero Patrol of the 1st Gulf War. Brief but enlightening perspective.
This Book is an extremely good read - I would recommend this for those who would like an intelligent insight into the subject without any embellishment.
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A fascinating and rather worrying read about the security industry and whats really going on in Iraq, Afganistan and elswhere. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Richard
4.0 out of 5 stars
An insight into life after service with the SAS.
The author relates the opportunities his service experience gave him on his return to civilian life. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Allwright
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thrilling
Recommended to armchair soldiers.This is as near as I want to get to war. Brave men should be more appreciated.
Published 3 months ago by L. Stribling
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
This gave good inside info from an ex Special Forces man. I read a lot of books on this subject and this one was different.
Published 3 months ago by Harribo
5.0 out of 5 stars
This was a ' First Class read.'
Didn't really want to put this book down once I started to read it.
Definately worth while reading. Bob Sheherd's ' INFADEL ' is also a good read.
Definately worth while reading. Bob Sheherd's ' INFADEL ' is also a good read.
Published 3 months ago by ericthered
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very well written
As usual, Amazon deliver before due delivery date. The book is great by the way, a really good read. If you like reading about the 'real thing,' then this is for you. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Higgins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply outstanding no jazz just the real deal
I met Bob many years ago on Pre para in 1978 he was a top man then and still is, great read full of honesty and thought provoking to a real thinking soldier, cheers a must read.
Published 4 months ago by Merv Ashe
4.0 out of 5 stars
very good
really worth reading,i have read a few sas books and this is quality,looking to buy more of he's books,recommended highly
Published 4 months ago by michael necchi-ghiri
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
This is a very straight forward insight into protection agencies in war zones. You just don't think that the news on tv has to have it's crews armed with body guards, brilliant... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Patricia Bruce
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant read and thought provoking
Fantastic written insight into a clandestine unit that's very rarely mentioned loved it. Great read highly recommend from start to finish. Read more
Published 5 months ago by paul
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