The Real Bravo Two Zero The Truth Behind Bravo Two Zero

The Real Bravo Two Zero The Truth Behind Bravo Two Zero by Michael Asher, published by Cassell in 2002, presents a detailed investigation into the well-known SAS operation known as Bravo Two Zero. This first edition, comprising 233 pages, delves into the events surrounding the mission, which has been widely recounted in popular accounts by Andy McNab and Chris Ryan. Asher aims to uncover the discrepancies in these narratives, revealing how the tales of heroism and combat success evolved over time.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the operation’s realities, including the challenges faced by the patrol and the aftermath of their actions. The book addresses themes related to special forces and true war stories, providing insights into the complexities of military operations in Iraq. By tracing the actual events and contrasting them with the embellished versions, Asher sheds light on the true nature of bravery and the consequences of war, making this work a significant contribution to the understanding of postwar Asian and Middle Eastern history.
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Bravo Two Zero was the code-name of the famous SAS operation: a classic story of bravery in the face of overwhelming odds. Bravo Two Zero by patrol commander Andy McNab became an international best-seller, as did the book by Chris Ryan (The One That Got Away). Both men became millionaires. Three members of the patrol were killed. One, veteran sergeant Vince Phillips, was blamed in both books for a succession of mistakes. As Michael Asher reveals, the stories in these two books grew considerably in the telling. Their heroic tales of taking out tanks with their rocket launchers, mowing down hundreds of Iraqi soldiers, the silent stabbing of the occasional sentry, were never mentioned at their post-war debriefings. In an investigation literally in the footsteps of the patrol, one step ahead of the Iraqi police, Michael Asher tells the true story.
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