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One man, one uniform, zero clue......
One man, one uniform, zero clue......
There’s a slight pause as I take in the sight before me. Wreckage, smoke, and two potential terrorists. Then it occurs to me; it’s probably a good idea to cock my rifle.
It’s 1990, and Driver “James” Lee is heading to BAOR (British Army of the Rhine) to defend Europe from an enemy that’s just packed up and gone home. The Berlin Wall has fallen, the Cold War is officially over, and nobody’s quite sure what the British Army is supposed to do next, least of all the British Army. Fresh from Basic Training, armed with Deutschmarks and optimism, he’s posted to 8 Regiment, Royal Corps of Transport. It’s a world of rules he doesn’t understand and seemingly devoid of logic. As he begins his military career, he steps into a Europe that only months before would have been unimaginable. Finding his footing in the British Army, he begins to relish the rhythm of Regimental life and the unlikely adventure of being stationed abroad. But history, as always, has other ideas. A rash decision by Saddam Hussein throws the world off balance, and James soon finds himself swapped from the relative calm of Germany to the tense streets of West Belfast.
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Absolutely brilliant recollection of the realities of military life
Both hilarious & thought provoking.
This is the reality of military life day in day out for the majority of service personnel - not the pointy end of the stick blowing up Scud Launchers in the desert, but the daily grind of life in green, the monotony and the grime, and backing it all, the humour that allows those of us who live(d) it to get through it all. Thoroughly recommended.
Outstanding read what a trilogy.
A brilliant, must read set of books.
Honestly couldn't put this down once I'd started, did it in two sittings. Relived some brilliant memories through the pages of James's latest (but earliest) exploits in the trilogy. James has a natural way of bringing to life incidents that are funny to both ex service men and those not fortunate enough to have experienced military life first hand, 'hurry up and wait' captures it perfectly. Not related to nor did I serve with him but I almost feel I know him after reading his books, 5 stars isn't enough!
A right rollocking romp seen through the boozy beer goggles of BAOR
Goodness only know why he didn't write this book first, but that's military logic for you. James Lee has written a right rollocking romp through the boozy beer goggles of BAOR packed with insights and real squaddie humour. Anyone who has served in Germany will instantly recognise this as THE military compendium of its era.
What a cracking read. I think this 3rd instalment of the series is the best! I have served with James (Scouse Lee) and know some of the characters mentioned. A great trip into the memory of 8 Regt RCT and BAOR which are unfortunately a very long time ago. Enjoy the read!
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