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Task Force Helmand
- Life, Death and Combat on the Afghan Front Line
- Narrated by: Drew Dillon
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
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Summary
A gripping, no-holds-barred account of war in the twenty-first century.
In 2006 Doug Beattie was awarded the Military Cross for his part in recapturing the southern Afghan town of Garmsir from the Taliban. He was due to retire from the British Army in 2007, when his CO made a desperate plea: stay on for one more tour. Torn between his love for his wife and children, and an overwhelming sense of duty towards his other family, the Royal Irish Regiment, in March 2008 he returned to Afghanistan.
The story of what he endured there makes for gripping listening. If 2006 had been hellish, then 2008 was off the scale. For six months Beattie led British and Afghan troops into repeated, exhausting battles with the Taliban. He took part in 50 major contacts and innumerable smaller skirmishes. Here he describes in detail the action-packed reality of combat on the front line.
An exceptional soldier who knows the horror of watching men die, Doug Beattie writes of the chaos and ferocity of war with the utmost honesty and humanity. This is essential listening for anyone with an interest in the armed forces and armed conflict, and anyone who wants to understand the reality of war.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-09-24
Excellently written and gripping
Amazing stories, well written and compelling throughout. Huge respect to Doug and his team in Hellmand.
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- P
- 09-09-24
Great listen
Your personal depiction of war was captivating. Made more so by your honesty about yourself and your humbleness towards your men. SF are very good at what they do but the green army regardless of cap badge are the absolute backbone. Your honesty about going back to what you know is something I have felt and yearned for for years also. Enjoy your family and the comforts of life.....you and your men earned it💯
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- Andy north
- 10-04-24
Courage
It’s the courage and determination of the few that really show how things can be done under extreme circumstances and also the ability to cope with pressures that are unknown
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- Anonymous User
- 30-06-24
Amazing account of war
Recognised DB from a YouTube clip from Afghanistan. A no holds barred accounts. Loved it!
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