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A review by silverthane
Bravo Two Zero by Andy McNab
2.0
I was lent this book by a friend and thought I would love it as he often raved about it and said he'd read it 30 times. Also I love reading about military history.
Unfortunately I did not enjoy this book very much. I was able to finish reading it which means I don't hate it but it wasn't my cup of tea.
I expect realism in books about real military operations however Mr McNab was unable to convince me. The book was full of alot of macho nonsense such as a lack of fear and a calm acceptance of death. I am not sure any human being could go through what they did and not be afraid SAS or otherwise.
I guess I was hoping for a more human honest experience. All the other books on war I have read have been open in admitting the horrific crippling fear soldiers face every day. No-one wants to die at the end of the day.
One thing that is made clear in the book was that the operation was a complete mess. The British military really let those guys down and were responsible for their deaths.
Unfortunately I did not enjoy this book very much. I was able to finish reading it which means I don't hate it but it wasn't my cup of tea.
I expect realism in books about real military operations however Mr McNab was unable to convince me. The book was full of alot of macho nonsense such as a lack of fear and a calm acceptance of death. I am not sure any human being could go through what they did and not be afraid SAS or otherwise.
I guess I was hoping for a more human honest experience. All the other books on war I have read have been open in admitting the horrific crippling fear soldiers face every day. No-one wants to die at the end of the day.
One thing that is made clear in the book was that the operation was a complete mess. The British military really let those guys down and were responsible for their deaths.