A LONG LONG WAR
Voices from the British Army in Northern Ireland 1969-1998
Ken Wharton
A controversial new book that is storming up the bestseller list in the U.K. right now.
This is the story of the "Troubles" in Northern Ireland told from the perspective of the British soldiers who served there between 1969 and 1998. This was a war against terrorists who knew no mercy or compassion; a war involving sectarian hatred and violent death. Over 1,000 British lives were lost in a place just 30 minutes flying time away from the mainland.
The author has conducted a great deal of original research to produce a roll of honor for all service personnel killed in Northern Ireland. A major contribution to research, the list differs to its 'official' MoD counterpart to a surprising degree.
Receiving a remarkable amount of cooperation from Northern Ireland veterans eager to tell their story, the author has compiled a vivid and unforgettable record. Their experiences - sad and poignant, fearful and violent, courageous in the face of adversity, even downright hilarious - make for compelling reading. Their voices need to be heard.
6 x 9
544 pages
100 color photos, 4 maps
maps
978-1-90603-318-7
$59.95 USD
hardback
Helion & Company