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It seems there is 2 versions of "First into Action" kicking about. There is "First into Action: Life Inside the SBS" and "First into Action: A Dramatic Personal Account of Life in the SBS".

Any ideas on the difference?
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Rabby,

Duncan Falconer only wrote one book called First into Action.

You will find that the two versions are in fact the same book but under different covers.

One I have seen has a silver type cover whilst the other has a 'made-up' type badge on the cover.

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Read a book in the mid 1980's about a guy who did selection for the TA SAS a few years after I failed. Lent it to a nurse who did a runner with it when she changed hospitals. :evil:
Want to read it again (though now probably out of print) .Can anyone help with either author or title?

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Mark,

You might be thinking of a book called "The Quiet Soldier" by Mark Bellinger (sp?). It was about his selection attempt with 21 SAS down at the Chelsea barracks. Quite a good read I thought.

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Post by MarkE »

Thanks Joe.

I seem to remember this book is mentioned elsewhere on the forum.
Will seek it out

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Update Joe.

Nope, not the book I mean, judging by the reviews on Amazon.
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Mark,

Well, even if Quiet Soldier isn't the one you're thinking of, I'd still recommend reading it 8) Get back to Amazon and place an order ... :D

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Joe

You on commission? :lol:

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My favourite book, without a doubt is "Not By Strength By Guile" By Peter Mercer
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Just finished "Eye of the Storm" by Peter Radcliffe.
Excelent book.
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Just finished "Eye of the Storm" by Peter Radcliffe.
Excelent book.
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