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: An amazing story...
Summary: 2 Stars
Yes, an amazing story for this reviewer who blithely went through life believing the PR machine that says the SAS have the best soldiers in the world.This moderately interesting story (the physical trials encountered are fascinating) was to me a massive eye-opener. These so-called elite troops demonstrated some absolutely appalling amateurish behaviour that I am pleased to say my own old week-end warrior outfit never would have. Despite parroting their slogan "check and check again" their entire mission failed because nobody checked to see if the radio frequencies they were given were correct. When you realise that their job was to radio back information one would expect that they might have at least fired up a radio before leaving to see if they could in fact do this. Sorry, no. McNab glosses over this crime by nebulously shafting some "territorial air reservist" or someone like that who allocated the frequency. Also, they apparently didn't take warm clothing because "they were going to the blanking desert!!" Are these guys morons? I know that deserts can be freezing just from watching Disney Channel. And they do nearly freeze to death....in fact 1 does I believe, and his family are rightly peeved.
A complete fiasco written up in a working lad's vernacular. I did read the whole lot 'tho, just to see where else they were going to waste the tax-payers money through stunningly unprofessional behaviour. I hope the whole story is a fiction, because if not the SAS have lost me that's for sure. And if they come looking for me I'll just give them the wrong radio frequency.
Book Review: An excellent book!
Summary: 5 Stars
This was a great book that clearly shows the bravery of all of the men of the Bravo Two Zero mission. Also, I hope that people realize that not all Americans consider the British 'tea sipping wimps' as one review put it. This is an excellent book, and I would recommend it to anyone, even if they aren't particularly interested in special operations.Book Review: An exelent account of SAS in action.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a must read for anyone who likes to read about military operations. Andy McNab lets you see into the heart of the covert sas.Book Review: Another good military read
Summary: 5 Stars
An awesome war account. Obviously the "aussie" and the "Robert Lawton" reviews don't reflect that. It is easy to analyze someone over a long period of time, and criticize their every move second by second after everything is said and done. I do not think that either one of them has had to lead a patrol, in combat, and face the working end of the enemy's weapons. I'm sure both of you would turn into rambo, and save the day every time. I'm sure both of you would stay completely calm and make very calculated decisions while rounds fly into your face. And murphy's law still applies to real life. Radios do break down, details get forgotten. (I guess, neither of you has ever made a mistake, even if you were getting your teeth kicked in.) There is also a thing called declassification. Maybe, Robert should read up on it. You insult the S.A.S., and the entire U.K. by suggesting that it has revealed vital secrets. Don't you think that was checked on? Anyone who has served in a ground combat unit around the world can appreciate the honesty and excitement of this book.Book Review: Any book that makes me sad, vengeful, humored
Summary: 5 Stars
deserves 5 stars!I totally agree with the last two reviews. McNab like most soldiers know things do and always just go wrong and when they do it happens all at once. However, one need not look just at this book and see what can/will go wrong with clandestine missions. The SEALS and Patilla in Panama and the same offshore during the Grenada invasion. Having read Waller's "The Commandos" I finally got a better account of the SAS guys he mentions in his book. When comparing the copyright dates I was surprised he couldn't get a hold of "Bravo Two Zero" so he could get his facts straight. Being a GSAR and CAP team member I understood the team mentality of these SAS guys. All pretenses are lost when forced to know other members in almost every intimate detail possible. The humor was something I could definitely relate to. The message at the end was the most important in that there are some things (usually bad) that you go through, you wouldn't like to go through it again, but from then on your whole perspective on life changes.