In Foreign Fields: Heroes of Iraq and Afghanistan in Their Own Words

'Enthralling, awe-inspiring, untold stories' - The Daily Mail 'Excellent... simply unputdownable. Buy this book.' - The Sun 'Modesty and courage go hand-in-hand... an outstanding read.' - Soldier Magazine 'The book everyone's talking about' - News of the World 'Astonishing feats of bravery' - Independent on Sunday 'A book that was crying out to be written' - Defence Focus 'A remarkable book... an uplifting read' - Pennant 'Riveting and unique... magnificent. A book to savour.' - Dr Richard North, Defence of the Realm If you only read one book about our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, read this one... A searing, jolting, action-packed series of 25 amazing tales of courage, by medal-winning soldiers, Royal Marines and RAF men, in their own words. These are the bravest of the brave, a collection of modest, honest, proud Brits who showed true grit when it mattered most. Sgt Chris Broome CGC saved the life of Pte Johnson Beharry VC and others, and led his bayonet-wielding men in charges on heavily-defended enemy positions. Sgt Terry Bryan CGC and his men were ambushed and fought a running battle through the streets of Basra for 45 minutes, pursued by hundreds of insurgents. They kicked their way into a house and held a mob of 200 at bay for three hours... until they were rescued by a QRF including Cpl Terry Thomson CGC. The QRF lost a man of their own and battled their way through to Bryan and his men with amazing bravery. CSgt Matt Tomlinson CGC RM and Cpl Shaun Jardine CGC ran straight towards men with machine guns, ignoring a hail of fire to kill their attackers. LCoH Andrew Radford CGC ran 70 metres through the Taliban's rocket propelled grenades and machine gun fire to rescue a terribly injured mate...then ran all the way back with him on his shoulders. Lt Tim Illingworth CGC charged Taliban positions on his own, after the Afghan army men with him were killed or fled