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C.Q.B. (Close Quarter Battle)

C.Q.B. (Close Quarter Battle) - Thryft
C.Q.B. (Close Quarter Battle) - Thryft

Elite SAS operations and gritty war experiences.

"For readers interested in thrilling military accounts, C.Q.B. provides an unflinching glimpse into the world of an SAS soldier. Mike Curtis' first-hand accounts of the longest and most controversial battle of the Falklands conflict and the infiltration of Iraq as part of the biggest overland fighting force since the Second World War are both gripping and informative. However, the real standout feature of this book is Curtis' work in Bosnia, where he led a team responsible for protecting visiting heads of state. This adds a unique perspective to a well-trodden genre and makes C.Q.B. a must-read for fans of military non-fiction."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

C.Q.B. (Close Quarter Battle)

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ISBN: 9780552144650

Description

Even by SAS standards Mike Curtis has had a remarkable career. A former coal miner and likely Welsh international, he served with 2 Para in the Falklands before going on to join the SAS.

In C.Q.B. he describes his gruelling experience in the Falklands and also focus on two more of his major SAS operations; the first in Iraq where he spent several weeks behind enemy lines; the second in Bosnia where he worked closely with all factions and latterly led a close protection team guarding visiting heads of State.

Goose Green, the first land battle of the Falklands conflict, was the longest, hardest-fought, and most controversial. The outcome there was to set the tone for the remainder of the war, affect international opinion and the morale and determination of both armies.

The SAS infiltrated Iraq in two guises - as road-watch patrols and mobile fighting columns. Constituting the biggest SAS overland fighting force since the Second World War, Mike Curtis's troop constituted a coherent, mobile weapon able to operate round the clock and defend itself against surprise attack.

C.Q.B. is also the first published account of the SAS's activities in former Yugoslavia by a Close Quarter Battle Specialist and John Major's personal bodyguard.


Author: Mike Curtis
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 544
Publisher: Transworld s Ltd
Publication Date: 10 Nov 1998
 

Elite SAS operations and gritty war experiences.

"For readers interested in thrilling military accounts, C.Q.B. provides an unflinching glimpse into the world of an SAS soldier. Mike Curtis' first-hand accounts of the longest and most controversial battle of the Falklands conflict and the infiltration of Iraq as part of the biggest overland fighting force since the Second World War are both gripping and informative. However, the real standout feature of this book is Curtis' work in Bosnia, where he led a team responsible for protecting visiting heads of state. This adds a unique perspective to a well-trodden genre and makes C.Q.B. a must-read for fans of military non-fiction."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.