Books on war

[gary_bath_jr]

Bravo 2-Zero is a really good book which was also made into a movie (Sean Bean plays the lead) it is based on real events involving an SAS squad from Austrailia, I thought it was a good read.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by gary_bath_jr

Bravo 2-Zero is a really good book which was also made into a movie (Sean Bean plays the lead) it is based on real events involving an SAS squad from Austrailia, I thought it was a good read.

Umm? Err? 22 SAS is the British Special Air Service http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravo_Two_Zero. There was a Kiwi and a former Australian Commando in the squad, but it was a British mission. The Australians, New Zealanders, and used to be Rhodesians are brothers-in-arms under the SAS tent, but not the same as Two Two.

Bravo Two Zero has been repudiated by many knowledgible SAS writers. Perhaps the best challenge to its truthfullness is, 'The Real Bravo Two Zero' written by an SAS man who is also an Arabist. Apparently Andy McNab is now persona non grata at SAS functions for stretching the truth at his debrief.

[hrpearce]

I'm a slow reader but I've finally finished "voices of war", for me a bit harder to read in parts than "over the top" and a little more comfronting at times but as Howard said a good book. Now to start "convoys up the track" thanks Cliff.

[hrpearce]

All quiet on the western front arrived in the mail the other day and I read it while waiting in town for Greg to finish work. I'm about 1/3 through Convoys up the track and now realise we learnt verry little of our history at school.

[cliff]

glad you are enjoying the learning experience Robert. Have a good Christmas and New Year.

Cheers
Cliff

[hrpearce]

Convoys Up The Track now read, verry interisting and educational.
I now have to read my Christmas present from Greg then I'll get back to learning more of our history.

[gjamo]

They say you can't judge a book by its cover but this one looks interesting. No connection.

Graeme

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