Bravo Two Zero: The Harrowing True Story of a Special Forces Patrol Behind the Lines in Iraq by Andy McNab Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Bravo Two Zero: The Harrowing True Story of a Special Forces Patrol Behind the Lines in Iraq
Book Review: Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.
Summary: 5 Stars
The book, Bravo Two Zero, is one of the grittiest and most spectacular accounts of the greatest special forces regiment in the world- the SAS. Andy McNab tells the story of a covert patrol behind enemy lines in Iraq during the Gulf War, and how eight men attempted to survive the biting cold and the constant Iraqi patrols. Only five made it, two of whom were subjected to the cruelest torture imaginable upon capture. This book serves as an insight to the harsh realties of modern warfare, and you will instantly gain a respect for the 22nd Special Air Service.Book Review: British at its best
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a brit, and reading comments on how we are tea sipping wimps makes me feel that the book has not actually sunk in on some American readers. Andy and his team were unfortunate in becoming one of the only SAS patrols to get in any sort of trouble in a serious campaign. If you want to read books on the SAS then pick Ghost Force by Ken Conner, or Sabre Squadron by Cameron Spense. These two books would definately show you why the SAS are regarded by most of the governments in the world (yours included) as the worlds bravest, toughest and most reliable fighting force. Long live the SAS.Book Review: Brutal and intense!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is not for everybody. The author goes into detail about his torture and it is gripping. I am glad these guys were on our side. This is also a great story on what kind of men make up special forces. Our own Delta force was modeled after the British SAS.I could not put this book down once it got to their escape and capture. As you are reading this you will be asking yourself how you would fair in this situation. These soldiers are tough!
Book Review: Can do no wrong...
Summary: 4 Stars
Interesting look at Special Operations during the Gulf War gone bad as well as Prisoner of War experiences. It's a very fast and easy read but once you're finished it leaves the reader feeling as if the author can do no wrong. Entertaining none the less and hard to put down once you begin. RECOMMENDED.Book Review: Can't put it down
Summary: 5 Stars
Here's all I can add about this book:a) You get a first-hand account of what it's like to be on one of these Special Forces teams in actual combat. I know a bit about SEALS, etc., but here you get an insider look as we ride along on the actual mission. Fascinating.
b) How they get "discovered" in Iraq you're not gonna believe. Right out of a movie.
c) What they had to endure on the run is unimaginable, even with this account. I had no idea the weather in Iraq was so extreme. In the end, arguably, that's what did them in.
d) The torture some of the endured is almost unimaginable as well. It makes the scene in "Three Kings" look like child's play.
e) All that said, McNab is pretty damn funny. This book is worth it for the loads of British slang alone--I have now added, LOL, "giving them the good news" to my permanent vocabulary.
Couldn't put this book down.