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Bringing peace to the Former Yugoslavia with diesel, gas, plastic cutlery and booze.....
It was the year we first heard that football was coming home, and what the Spice Girls really, really wanted. For me, and many others, 1996 was the time of my first tour of the Balkans.
James Lee’s story is pieced together from fragmented notes, fading memories, and the invaluable insights of friends who were there, especially those who managed to pay attention when it mattered most. Together, these recollections form a mosaic of his experiences, capturing the surreal situations in which he often found himself, where the line between the absurd and the tragic was constantly blurred.
This is not just his account, but a tribute to all who took part in encouraging peace in the Balkans during and after one of modern Europe’s darkest periods.
Reviews
After the great Spike Milligan, James Lee must rate next on the humorous side of military life. Sleeping in a ditch is a great follow on to ‘Flip Flop’. Full of humour, wisdom, reality and great story telling, this is a book worth reading today. Can’t wait to read the third book in the trilogy.
Excellent book. Very well written and full of laugh out loud humour. This is a must read for anyone who has read “licking the talibans flip flop”. I can’t wait for the final book of the trilogy “Achtung Pig”.
Just finished this, I can’t think of another book that contains top driving tips, critical culinary reviews and more tourist info than a lonely planet guide! Not a bad effort, in fact it’s quite good, for a Royal Logistic Corps Driver.
A really entertaining read, a great follow on to Licking the Talibans flip flop. Some laugh out loud moments - especially some of the nicknames. James Lee sensitively describes aspects of the Balkans conflicts, a man who has clearly developed a love of the region. Can’t wait for book three in the trilogy!
A great book about everyday life in the British Army on tour. Brilliantly written, its almost as if you were there, totally captures the essence of my lived Army experiences, a must read for veterans and civilians alike, you wont be able to put it down.
Louise
Another great read from James, funny stories and detailed recollections from his time spent in The Balkans.
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