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 3 Para - Patrick Bishop
Newest Review: ... a result this book is packed with information and anecdotes which serve to build up a picture of the vicious fighting that ... more  ... took place in Helmand province. The narrative moves quickly and the action comes thick and fast, the dangers that the soldiers face and the difficulties that they must overcome, from rocket attacks to a lack of supplies, to all out attacks are described in amazing detail. What is also clear is the lack of support the troops receive from politicians at home, the difference between the Dutch troops equipment and that of the British is a clear example, as is the tragic case of Mark Wright who bled to death as a result of ...more |
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3 Para - Patrick Bishop: 3 Para (485 words)
by - written on 10/10/08 (Very useful, 74 readings)
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3 Para is a book by Patrick Bishop, a journalist who has covered such conflicts as the First Gulf war, the Troubles in Ireland and the Falklands war while writing for the Telegraph and The Observer and has written two books and a novel about the pilots of WW2. This is a writer therefore who has covered a wide range of conflicts ranging from conventional warfare to anti terrorism actions which should make him qualified to cover the fighting in Afghanistan which is a blend of both of these types of conflict. Bishop has clearly had a great deal of access to the men of 3 Para and as a result this book is packed with information and anecdotes which serve to build ... Read the complete review
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