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Posted: Mon 14 Apr, 2003 12:03 am
by rabby
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?
Posted: Mon 14 Apr, 2003 12:28 am
by Rover
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.
Rover
Posted: Fri 18 Apr, 2003 10:42 pm
by MarkE
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.
Want to read it again (though now probably out of print) .Can anyone help with either author or title?
Mark.
Posted: Sat 19 Apr, 2003 5:55 pm
by joe
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.
Joe
Posted: Sat 19 Apr, 2003 7:49 pm
by MarkE
Thanks Joe.
I seem to remember this book is mentioned elsewhere on the forum.
Will seek it out
Mark.
Update Joe.
Nope, not the book I mean, judging by the reviews on Amazon.
The quest continues.
Posted: Mon 21 Apr, 2003 12:05 am
by joe
Mark,
Well, even if Quiet Soldier isn't the one you're thinking of, I'd still recommend reading it
Get back to Amazon and place an order ...
Joe
Posted: Mon 21 Apr, 2003 9:30 am
by MarkE
Joe
You on commission?
Mark.
PS
You outrank me by 4 posts (3 now) so I better had.
Posted: Fri 16 May, 2003 6:44 pm
by 0din
My favourite book, without a doubt is "Not By Strength By Guile" By Peter Mercer
Posted: Fri 16 May, 2003 7:53 pm
by Sven
Just finished "Eye of the Storm" by Peter Radcliffe.
Excelent book.
Posted: Fri 16 May, 2003 7:54 pm
by Sven
Just finished "Eye of the Storm" by Peter Radcliffe.
Excelent book.