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Author : Andy McNab
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9780552142762
Edition : New edition
Number of Pages : 507
Product Group : Book
Publication Date : 1996-10-03
Publisher : Corgi Books
ASIN : 055214276X
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In "Bravo Two Zero", Andy McNab gave an account of his experiences as commander of an SAS patrol behind enemy lines in Iraq. Now he tells the story of his life, from the day he was found in a Harrod's carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital to the day he went to fight in the Gulf War. As a delinquent youth, McNab kicked against society; as a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh; and as a member of 22 SAS Regiment he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years, on five continents. In this book he details his activities in a world of surveillance and intelligence-gathering, counter-terrorism and hostage rescue.
Synopsis
In "Bravo Two Zero", Andy McNab gave an account of his experiences as commander of an SAS patrol behind enemy lines in Iraq. Now he tells the story of his life, from the day he was found in a Harrod's carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital to the day he went to fight in the Gulf War. As a delinquent youth, McNab kicked against society; as a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh; and as a member of 22 SAS Regiment he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years, on five continents. In this book he details his activities in a world of surveillance and intelligence-gathering, counter-terrorism and hostage rescue.
From the Back Cover
The most astonishing true story you will ever read - by the author of the million-copy bestseller, Bravo Two Zero.
Millions of readers first came into contact with Andy McNab through Bravo Two Zero, his incredible account of the SAS patrol that went behind enemy lines during the Gulf War. But for Andy McNab, Bravo Two Zero was only part of the story.
Immediate Action is a no-holds-barred account of an extraordinary life, from the day McNab was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital to the day he went to fight in the Gulf War.
As a delinquent youth he kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS Regiment he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years - on five continents.
Recounting with grim humour and in riveting, often horrifying, detail his activities in the world's most highly trained and efficient Special Forces unit, McNab sweeps us into a world of surveillance and intelligence-gathering, counter-terrorism and hostage rescue. There are casualties: the best men are so often the first to be killed, because they are in front.
By turns chilling, astonishing, violent, funny and moving, this blistering first-hand account of life at the forward edge of battle confirms Andy McNab's standing in the front rank of writers on modern war.
About the Author
joined the infantry as a boy soldier. In 1984 he was 'badged' as a member of 22 SAS Regiment and was involved in both covert and overt special operations worldwide. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS in February 1993. He wrote about his experiences in two phenomenal bestsellers, Bravo Two Zero, which was filmed in 1998 starring Sean Bean, and Immediate Action. He is the author of the bestselling Nick Stone thriller series. Besides his writing work, he lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the USA and UK.
Customer Reviews
Immediate Action (2008-07-18)  From the moment I read the first page I was gripped in to Andy McNab's career and life. Andy talks about his full life from him being a child to serving his Queen & Country! The book portrays his thoughts and feelings throughout is career very well and I have nothing but respect for the guy and other personnel who serve their country. TO SUM THIS BOOK UP IN ONE WORD: FANTASTIC
the best sas book out there (2008-04-03) this in my opinon the best sas book out there and the parargraphs on slection is great seeing as i only need to do two more years service till i can attempt selection also the stories of his time in northen ireland,columbia and while on counter terroist duty are all awe inspiring this book also mentioned a man named Gaz Hunter (commander of B squadron) if u like this book should also buy his
Enjoyable read mainly because it was unexpected (2006-09-26)  I read this book some time after reading Bravo Two Zero which tells the story of Andy McNab's survival in Iraq when his patrol was separated behind enemy lines in Iraq and expected something quite similar in Immediate Action. I was pleasantly surprised to find it somewhat different.Immediate Action is McNab's autobiography providing what I felt was a fairly frank review of his career in the Regiment starting with what made him sign up to the Army in the first place. He then proceeds to talk in quite some detail of the training regimes he faced throughout his career (especially the Selection process), repeating the same tasks over and over so that he could do it automatically should he need to in a theatre of war. He describes in detail (certainly more detail than others within the SAS would have appreciated) his activities in the various places he served ranging from Northern Ireland to South America.What surprised me about this book was that there isn't actually a great deal of action in the book - none of the heroic gunfights of Bravo Two Zero, but a more personal perspective on what it's like to realise you are faced with continuous risk of dying or seeing your team members die. That said the cynic might say that McNab comes across as being an everyday shoulder who managed to join the SAS as there's no major heroics in this book - but actually... I think it makes the book that much better.
Interesting, well written (2006-07-15) Very good book. One of the better ex-SAS biographies. However, "ianrmillard" has a very good point. The book holds your interest well and although it's very depressing reading about his childhood, etc, it's a very good book - however, at the end of the day it's just the biography of a man who accomplished something, like so many others. It must be taken into consideration that "McNab" is a hated (ex-)soldier in the British army and that most of the other books he has written are meaningless, violent, depressing and boring to quite some extent. Bottom line, however, is that it's a good book and one i would certainly read again. The few pounds spent buying this book are worth it. (A little personal PS to "ian": the SAS and SBS do use animals for practise on cutting throats. -Rabbits, to be precise. Not so much killing practise as survival practise. Doesn't bring the quality of a book down, either.)
Immediate Action by Andy Mcnab (2006-01-07) This book is a masterpiece! I have only just recieved delivery of it 3 days ago and am half way through- but felt compelled to write a review with Immediate Action...! (poor I know, sorry!) Seriously though, this is a must read for anyone who is vaguely interested in the forces, guns and brutal story telling, even someone who has any interest in fitness stamina etc it has the British Armys finest survival and fitness techniques described and explained so would be a shame to miss out on them.. This book has it all in and is written with fantastic detail and an extremely honest, witty sense of humour. McNab describes his real life story's with such detail and skill that you feel as though you are there, right next to him in Northen Ireland being fired upon by the IRA and the training selection process for the Regiment (22 Squadron, the SAS); from the Brecon Beacons to the Jungle in Mayaila and feeling the pain from the Interrogation process that completes the training. This has the makings for yet another film on the regiment and would be a complete waste if this didn't happen. I wont say any more- mainly because I cant! I havnt got far enough but once again, McNab comes out on top. Simply Awesome- a must buy...
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