Faith & Duty
Faith & Duty by Nicky Curtis, published by André Deutsch in 2003, offers a detailed account of the author’s experiences as a highly decorated British soldier in Northern Ireland from 1969 to 1976. This 328-page book presents a firsthand perspective on the challenges faced during a tumultuous period, highlighting Curtis’s bravery and the complexities of military operations in a conflict zone.
Readers will find a frank portrayal of urban civil war, the intricacies of undercover operations, and the political dynamics that influenced the situation in Northern Ireland. Curtis’s narrative includes his survival of nearly 2,000 fired rounds and his subsequent role in liaising with notable figures in military intelligence. The book delves into themes of military history and political science, providing insights into the realities of terrorism and the impact of technology in warfare.
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Nick Curtis is one of the most highly decorated British soldiers ever to serve in Northern Ireland. In this compelling and unique book he graphically portrays his experiences in the Province during the turbulent years of 1969–1976. After surviving nearly 2,000 fired rounds, Curtis’s duty as a uniformed officer ended and he was awarded the Military Medal for acts of bravery in the field. But he returned to the Province to become a key figure in undercover operations, liaising closely with such figures as Captain Robert Nairac, himself a legend for his undercover work among the IRA. Hard-hitting, uncompromising and extraordinarily frank, Nick Curtis’ dramatic account of his life in Northern Ireland encompasses the extremities of urban civil war, the intrigues of undercover operations, and the political machinations that helped to form both.
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