Product Description

Mike Curtis, a former coal miner and likely Welsh rugby international, served with 2 Para in the Falklands before going on to join the SAS. In this book Curtis, describes his gruelling experiences in the Falklands and some of his SAS operations. Curtis talks about Goose Green, the first land battle of the Falklands conflict. The outcome there was to set the tone for the remainder of the war, affect international opinion, and morale and determination of both armies. The first of his SAS operations that Curtis details took place in Iraq where he spent several weeks behind enemy lines. The second, in Bosnia, Curtis found himself working closely with all factions and leading a protection team guarding visiting heads of state.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #43854 in Books
• Published on: 1998-06-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

About the Author
Mike Curtis
Born and bred in the valleys, Mike Curtis followed his schoolmates down the pit at the age of sixteen. He decided, however, to break the mould and applied to join the Parachute Regiment in 1979. Enlisted in 2 Para, he served in Northern Ireland and then went out to the Falkland Islands. He joined the SAS in 1986.

Customer Reviews

Spot-on book, Gritty & to the point
An excellent account of his 15 year career in the military. From his roots in the Rhondda Valley as a miner to the Falklands at Goose Green with the Paras; to Iraq as a member of the SAS. This book operates at many levels. It gives the reader a good insight into the Selection process and the continuous training these men undergo to be the Elite of Elite. Mikes' combat experience really hits home to anyone who thinks that they could join the SAS. This is for real, combat is an experience I feel none of us can begin to understand unless you have served. This bok helps me visualise the pain that s war from a soldiers viewpoint. Friends can be lost as quickly as they are made. As a kid I remember seeing the Falklands on TV. To read about someone like Mike who was there really is an eye opener. As is the whole of the book, truly compelling. I feel priviledged to have shared his experiences....

brilliant
What a good book . I have read many SF books and this is up as one of the best ones as it shows the difficulties in balancing army life with your home life eg marriage. I have great respect for people like mike who have risked so much for us. Very good book.

WOW! What A Book!
I have read 90% of the SAS books out there and this one rates as one of the best. Mike Curtis has seen more in a day than most men will see in a lifetime. He manages to convey the emotion of being in the Army better than any other author I have seen. On numerous occassions you will find yourself upset for Mike and other men serving our country. It also has a section on Bosnia which most SAS books don't detail. I haven't stopped reading it since I brought it. It makes you proud to have such a man representing your country... Buy this book you will love it and it lets you give something back (in terms of royalties) to a man that has given and sacraficed so much!