Product Description

Carney Lake served for six years in a Royal Marines Commando Unit and in this book tells his story - the names of those men involved have been changed to protect their identities, but the events happened as described. The result is arguably as vivid and accurate a depiction of Britain s fighting men as has ever appeared in print. What we can see from the television screen of war and terrorism leaves us with no doubts as to the reality of modern warfare, but what it can t share with us is the feelings of the personalities on the ground as the bullets fly. There are nail-biting descriptions of patrols on the streets of Belfast, of facing an invading army on British sovereign territory in Cyprus and the strain of border duty in South Armagh where every silent rural ditch may prove an explosive and bloody grave. An unputdownable view of what it takes to be a member of the Royal Marines, of the sacrifices to do the job well.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #664652 in Books
• Published on: 1996-10-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

About the Author
Carney Lake enlisted in the Royal Marines, serving four tours of active service in Northern Ireland and Cyprus as a member of 40 Commando RM.

Customer Reviews

Reflected Glory
As an ex bootneck of similar vintage, Lake's book brought it all rushing back - the pain, fear and constant exhaustion of commando training, the pride and esprit de corps, Royal's humour and very individual language, South Armagh and the fear and the discipline to overcome, the pain of losses, the many frustrations and occasional small victory.
Should be compulsory reading for any budding infantry soldier - or terrorist for that matter - might make hime think twice!

excellent!!!
As a son of a former "Bootneck" and soon to be royal marine recruit, i can say this is one of the best books i've read! As a 16 year old, fresh from passing out at Deal in 1972, my father was sent to 40 commando, where he served in south armagh, later transferring to 45 commando till 1979. I read the book on his recommendation. For him, it was realistic and brought back memories, good and bad. For me, although a different time in history, it opened my eyes to the comradeship, professionalism, humour and determination of a truly, extraordinary group of men. Qualities which are still alive in the corps today.