A perceptive and revealing account of several months training and living with this world-famous infantry batallion as they undertake their tour in Helmund province. A unique insight into the pressures faced by those who risk their lives every second of the day in one of the most dangerous places on [...]
This books provides an intimate and insightful picture of the controversial war in Afghanistan: the war-weary locals who hedge their bets, the frustrations of battling a skilled and seemingly invisible enemy, and, above all, the resilience, talent and humour of the soldiers.[...]