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Looking for Trouble: SAS to Gulf Command - The Autobiography (Paperback)

by Peter De La Billiere (Author)
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  • Paperback: 480 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (7 Aug 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0006379834
  • ISBN-13: 978-0006379836
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 35,890 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From his childhood, rebellion at school, the early death of his father and conflict with his step-father, on to his exploits in the army in Korea, Egypt, Malaya, Oman, Borneo, the Sudan, the Falklands, and the Gulf War, this book chronicles the SAS General's life.

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Looking For Trouble, 9 May 2004
By Mr. M. D. Shackleton "shack247" (Oswaldtwistle, UK) - See all my reviews
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A excellent honest book from a remarkable and intresting man. I was in the forces who served in the Gulf War 19991. DLB to me was one of the big cheeses who we never met or saw. So I just had him down to most big chiefs I came across in the army, not really intrested in the lower ranks. How wrong I was this man started at the bottom and worked his way up to the top. Via the SAS as a soldier to the Director of the SAS and on to lead the British Forces in the Gulf War. I strongly recommend you buy and read this book as it gives a great insight to the stress at the top.
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16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating account of post-war SAS operations, 31 Jan 2001
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This book tells the story of how a naughty and adventurous schoolboy is rewarded with a fascinating career as an SAS trooper, commander and director before becoming a General responsible for Britains allied tri-force during the Gulf War. The story is primarily that of post-war SAS missions, and secondly of the author himself. Expect to learn, although in summary, about the SAS in Malaya, Borneo, Oman, Northern Ireland, the Iranian Embassy siege, the Falklands and Gulf Wars - and more!. The author has a style that reads effortlessly both in wording and due to his ability to tell a tale: chapters seem to fly by. However, as the author climbs into senior ranks so too is he removed from the action: since the book progressively follows his career I found my interest peaked with his account of operations in Oman. (about ½ way through) Nevertheless at no time was I bored and the story ends well with a brief summary of the Gulf War. The book has profoundly changed my perception of the SAS from that of a glorified Bond-style counter-terrorism squad to what they really are: an ever dynamic, extremely brave, constantly active and highly competent regiment. It is books like this one that make me re-evaluate the worth of working behind a desk: i.e. don't waste your life!
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10 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great book, who dares wins, 20 Aug 2001
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Great book, this book as bene a long time coming, i think we as the public have been waiting such a long time for a book suck as this, to show people that the SAS isn't a bunch of rambo's or people running around embassies shooting bad gus, he showes in deatail that the SAS is a regiment that excpects profesinelisem from it's soldiers. generel sir Peter De La Billiere has done him self and a fine regiment proud by writing this book. Anouther great book to read is the eye of the storm by Peter Ratcliffe.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The very concept of leadership revealed.
General Sir Peter De La Billière ranks amongst the greatest of post-World War Two British military commanders. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2007 by Ned Middleton

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just about soldiering!
This is not just a book about soldiering or the SAS - it should be essential reading for anyone who seeks to act as a leader of people - teachers, managers and especially anyone... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2007 by J. M. Beresford

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable military memoir
The other reviews give a good summary of the book's contents so I won't repeat it. This book indeed offers a deep insight into the British Army, SAS and the career of one of its... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2006 by Anonymous

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