Synopsis
From the riot-torn streets of Belfast to the bleak moors of the Falklands and the scorched deserts of Iraq, Royal Marine Commando Geoff Nordass has been an eyewitness to some of the bloodiest conflicts of the late twentieth century.
GEOFF’S ARMY CAREER INCLUDES:
• Arctic warfare training in an elite unit
• The China-Hong Kong border
• The Falklands War
• Northern Ireland, at the height of the Troubles
• With NATO in Norway
• Parachutist, coxswain, hovercraft specialist
• Served in support of SBS forces
HIS SECURITY WORK:
• Bodyguard to Mohammed and Dodi al-Fayed
• Directed security on cruise liners
• Ran a private security mission in Iraq at the height of the insurgency, as comrades fell victim to suicide bombers, convoy ambushes and assassinations.
Commando is an epic story of courage, loyalty, endurance and loss – and a remarkable insight into one of the world’s most famous fighting regiments.
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About the Author
Ralph Riegel lives in Cork. He has worked as a journalist for several newspapers including The Cork Examiner, The Evening Echo, The Evening Herald and The Sunday Independent and is the southern correspondent for The Irish Independent. He is also a regular contributor to RTE, BBC and TV3 and to British newspapers including the (London) Independent and The Daily Telegraph.
Review
'gripping' -- The Avondhu 'armchair generals will love it' -- Sunday Tribune 'a pulsating opening ... told at a rapid-fire pace' -- Sunday Tribune 'one of the most gripping battle scenes this reviewer has ever read' -- Sunday Tribune [ideal for] 'armchair warriors who indulge in daydreams of danger and daring to military historians eager to get first-hand accounts of warfare' -- Books Ireland
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