Bishop, Patrick
3 Para
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007257805
- author:
- Bishop, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- History (Asia)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
In the summer of 2006, Afghanistan was a battleground in blistering heat. The 3 Para battlegroup, tasked with securing reconstruction efforts, found themselves in the midst of a relentless Taliban offensive.
Over six months, they faced near-continuous combat, battling against an enemy that refused to yield. The conditions were harsh: parched outposts reliant on limited helicopter resupply, and temperatures soaring to 50 degrees. Despite this, the British troops persevered, ultimately defeating the Taliban's tactical aim to drive them out of Helmand Province.
This book tells the stories of the men and women who took part in one of the most extraordinary campaigns ever fought by British troops. With exclusive access to the soldiers involved, it provides an unforgettable portrait of courage and endurance in the face of overwhelming adversity.
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