The One That Got Away: My SAS Mission Behind Iraqi Lines (Memories of War)
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (803 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1597970085 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 260 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Must rank with the great escape stories of modern military history." SOLDIER MAGAZINE
. He lives in the south of England. Chris Ryan was awarded England’s Military Medal for his Gulf War service
The One That Got Away is his breathtaking story of extraordinary courage under fire, of narrow escapes, of highly trained soldiers struggling against the most adverse of conditions, and, above all, of one man’s courageous refusal to lie down and die.. The British Army’s SAS—the Special Air Service—is recognized as one of the world’s premier special operations units. A fierce firefight ensued, and the eight men were forced to run for their lives. Only one, Chris Ryan, escaped capture—by walking nearly 180 miles through the desert for a week. During the Gulf War, deep behind Iraqi lines, an SAS team was compromised
Courage and determination Personified Big Mike 0311 Chris Ryan's book is an inspirational piece about survival. The detractors can say what they wish, the bottom line is that this man evaded Iraqi patrols and walked across the desert into Syria with no food, little water but with the skill, courage and determination that has made the UK into a great nation.While his writing may not be the caliber of Hemmingway, Shakespeare, etc; it rings with the truth that only a memoir can have. The only book that tries to debunk it is wri. "Motivating real-life account of E & E" according to Pablo. This real life account of an SAS operative behind enemy lines is a must read for those in search of there own quests. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is even considering joining an elite or special unit in the military, regardless of the country.. "A definite page turner" according to Andrew. If you are a fan of Bravo Two Zero by Andy McNab then I highly recommend that you pick this one. This is the story that Bravo Two Zero didn't go into. This is the story of raw courage and great determination as told by the one man who went through misery and hell to finish his mission. Chris Ryan's story is something that you have never read before. Use your imagination here. This man walks from Iraq to Syria after his mission falls apart during the Gulf War. Mr. Ryan cover