Books

[Nickosx]

Depends what kind of books your after.

All the most popular are here http://www.militaryforums.co.uk/books_rm.php

or search amazon.

[Nickosx]

You should then look in the recommended media section there are a few there but not too many.

Simon Bywater's book an excellent read, find out about training in the 8's and what it is like to go through along with life in the Corps after training. ad later the Police Force in Mancheter...

This book covers many aspects of the Military and Police service including PTSD...

New for 2003 go and buy it it is a very good read, no crap, just how it is. I read it in 1 sitting.

http://www.forcedout.co.uk

Something along these lines maybe...

Nick

[Rover]

Hello Carfraec,

Regarding books

"along the lines of stories and memiors"

,
perhaps the following may suite you.

Forced Out.

The Making of a Royal Marine Commando.

No Picnic.

First Into Action.

The Cockleshell Heroes.

Rover

[Nickosx]

Rover that was the book I was suggesting sorry, just didnt point it out explicitly

[Shrek The Royal]

Reflected Glory

Faulklands Commando,Hugh Mcmanners

To the South Atlantic Quick March,Nick Vaux

[Thrithraing]

I'd defintely recommend Reflected Glory and The Making of a Royal Marines Commando.

RG follows certain individuals through training and then their experiences in Ulster during the Seventies. It's written from a narrative point of view, very easy to follow but, most importantly, it's a can't-put-down-book (onelineravoidnacedoofer).

The latter mentioned book, is more about roles of the Corps and tasks they have taken on. It's getting old now, but I thought it was great. Definitely kicks some of the myths in to touch.

Later days,

Darce

[Artist]

The Royal Marines sea soldiers to a special force. By Major General Julian Thompson.

Full of info that I had no Idea about.

Artist

[Nickosx]

That isnt an easy read there Artist although definately worth putting the time in. Took me nearly 2 months to get through that one

[chrisaryee]

There's quite a few good books out there. check amazon.co.uk. You'll find a good list. Am I the only one who thinks Steven Preece is a shit writer? His book on the marines is such a poor one, surprised he was even in there. He doesn't have one good thing to say about them. All he talks about is his sorry life, getting pissed day in, day out, and doing bugger all. Definitely not a recommended read. Don't waste your time.

[james_m]

There's quite a few good books out there. check amazon.co.uk. You'll find a good list. Am I the only one who thinks Steven Preece is a shit writer? His book on the marines is such a poor one, surprised he was even in there. He doesn't have one good thing to say about them. All he talks about is his sorry life, getting pissed day in, day out, and doing bugger all. Definitely not a recommended read. Don't waste your time.

I disagree. As he explains in his books he wrote them as a way of the leaving the Corps mentally as well as physically and at the end of the day he is just telling his story. As he points out other Royal Marines led very different lives.

Of course you are entitled to your opinion but I don't think you will make a career out of book reviewing given your lack of constructive criticism.

I would recommend First into Action by Duncan Falconer.

EDIT: Chris, I see you are into Real Estate. I bet you don't write reviews such as "This is a sh*t house" but instead "This house is full of potential".

Cheers
James