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An Ordinary Soldier: Afghanistan: A Ferocious Enemy. A Bloody Conflict. One Man's Impossible Mission | 
| Author: Doug Beattie
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 476
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 5.9 x 1.3
ISBN: 1847373763
EAN: 9781847373762
ASIN: 1847373763
Publication Date: October 6, 2008
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How to act and lead in combat and elsewhere November 9, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Amazing that we still have men like this, given how badly the Government supports them.
If you want to know what it is like for an individual in a small team to be up close and personal fighting a fanatical enemy, here is the best I have ever read. I have read many many books on this subject matter.
His sense of guilt at survival is understandable given the random madness he went through. It should not be taken lightly.
All leaders everywhere should read this excellent book.
WOW!! November 6, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have read many books on the modern soldier covering all the recent conflicts, but I have to say that "An Ordinary Soldier" by Doug Beattie MC, is by far the best I have read yet. You will struggle to put this book down. Beattie will take you on a journey that will excite and sadden you in the turn of a page. You can easily see that as an ex RSM and Late Entry Officer, his military experience gives him the maturity and knowledge to pen a book that tells it exactly like it is.
His self doubt at some of the decisions' he made. The responsibility he feels to his small team and particularly his Afghan colleagues. You will wonder how our armed forces can work and survive in these arduous conditions. Under contact nearly every day, outnumbered and probably out gunned. His story will also give you an insight into the lifestyle and operating methods of the ANA & ANP.
I also agree with Beattie that Bdr Sam New the JTAC should have been recognised for his efforts. The book is riddled with examples where the JTAC seems to save the day as Close Air Support is called in to get the team out of the tight situations.
This book would easily make any ones top ten. It is informative, passionate and caring any serving or ex military will recognise and understand what he is talking about. Civilians will find it a fascinating insight into military life on operations and a true reflection of how Beattie saw it. He thoroughly deserved his MC.
"Not bad for an old guy, who originally came to sit behind a desk"!!!!
A great accout of a remarkable career October 17, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Doug kindly sent me a copy and it lasted less than twelve hours. This is a great account of what happened as well as a fascinating story about an impressive career. It really does paint a vivid picture of what life was like out there and brought back a number of memories for me as well. I think Doug has done a fantastic job of documenting his memories and events and it will certainly remain a treasured part of my afghan memorabilia. A must read for those who want to sample the realities and complexities of UK operations in afghanistan. Thank you Doug.
Faugh a Ballagh Doudlas Ricardo!! October 14, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
What can I say - the man inspired me to commission into the Royal Irish Regiment and has continued in his career to be the best soldier he can be, winning an MC along the way. Any man who can temper Tim Collins in the way he did, deserves my vote.
Now, it turns out, he can bloody well write as well. From Portyup to Helmand, it is a great read. Good luck in the future Douggie, I hope it brings you the best.
No Ordinary Battle October 10, 2008
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
A record of an epic battle, only four words are needed -
1. Amazing.
2. Unputdownable.
3. Read it.
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