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In Foreign Fields: Heroes of Iraq and Afganistan, In Their Own Words
by: Dan Collins

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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780955285486
ISBN: 0955285488
Label: Monday Books
Manufacturer: Monday Books
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: November 19, 2007
Publisher: Monday Books
Studio: Monday Books
Sales Rank: 5377

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- Compulsory Reading
I wont go into detail about the content of the book, as others have done so on this page, and have probably made a better job than me!

However this book should be made compulsopry reading for all children of school age. In an era when every one wants to be a "celebrity", and footballers & sportsmen are being calld "heros", this is a book about real heros.

British men and women risking (and giving) their lives in far off lands, often without the support, understanding or even interest of us civilians back in the UK. This book puts into perspective what "heros" are, and what a sacrifice they have made.

We should spare them all time in our thoughts.

Well worth reading!

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- Absolutely Amazing! Hate the war, love the soldiers.
I bought In Foreign Fields as a present for my husband, but started to flick through it and then couldn't put it down.

The stories, as told by the medal-winning soldiers/marines/airmen themselves, are incredible. Some of their accounts reduced me to tears.

Without exception, they are incredibly brave and humble - many of those featured have suffered as a result of seeing their mates injured and killed - and they are not gung-ho about killing Iraqis or the Taliban. Many showed great compassion for the people whose country they were in.

We only get snippets of information from the press, usually when someone is killed. In Foreign Fields opened my eyes to what is really happening out in Iraq and Afghanistan ... Read More:

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- 'In Foreign Fields' Review
With regards the content of the book, Dan Collins states that the purpose of 'In Foreign Fields' is for the winners of gallantry awards in Afghanistan and Iraq to tell their stories in their own words, however in doing so he has achieved much more. Of course the book allows the reader to get a better feeling of the incidents that took place and how these individual's actions during those incidents won them their gallantry medals, but more importantly it demonstrates the humility and selflessness of British servicemen and women with much more clarity and credibility than I have experienced from other books regarding current military conflicts.

In my opinion the only exposure the majority of the British public appear to get regarding ... Read More:

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- Incredible book, made me proud again
I've never served in the Army or the Marines, and have to admit I have no more than a passing interest in what they do. Sorry, make that 'HAD no interest'.
I was given this book as a Christmas present and spent most of Christmas Day and evening totally engrossed in it. From the front cover picture, which apparently shows Commandos in real-life battle action against the Taliban (scary) to the back cover, which is packed with quotes from the 24 men and one woman featured inside, it has you absolutely hooked.
It's a rich and varied collection of stories - from the bomb disposal expert who defused the biggest bomb ever found in Iraq right under the noses of the enemy, to the 18 year old girl who climbed up on to an armoured vehicle in the ... Read More:

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- In Foreign Fields
An excellent book, recommended to anyone - some incredibly modest accounts of outstanding acts carried out by young men (and one woman) who showed great professionalism and bravery.

I hope this helps to convey to the British public what people are doing in our name and how they do our country proud. One does not necessarily have to support the political decision that lead to the wars in which they fight to support such people and they certainly do deserve our admiration and support.

Dan Collins has doen an escellent job in putting these stories together.

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