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  • Apache Dawn

  • Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned
  • By: Damien Lewis
  • Narrated by: Matt Bates
  • Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (57 ratings)

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By: Damien Lewis
Narrated by: Matt Bates
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Summary

In the summer of 2007 the British Army's 662 Squadron deployed its most potent weapons system in combat for the very first time - the iconic Apache attack helicopter. This is the definitive story of the aircraft and of the crew who fly her, and of their baptism of fire in the battle for Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Under the call-sign Ugly, four of the Army Air Corps' finest pilots flew a relentless series of missions during their 100-day deployment, stretching the aircraft, and themselves, to the limit. Apache Dawn recounts these operations from the perspective of the aircrew, plus the soldiers on the ground who owe their lives to the Apaches' intervention during the white-hot heat of battle. Bestselling author Damien Lewis has been given unprecedented access to the pilots of the Apache Attack Squadrons - an elite band of warriors operating at the very limits of modern warfare. Apache Dawn is their story, and it is one of untold bravery and resilience against all odds.

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Critic reviews

'Reveals a true story of British courage and daring.' The Sunday Times

'The most dramatic story of a secret wartime mission ever.' News of the World

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Total team performance.

Absolutely loved this book,it was extremely detailed and informative,just what I like.also totally riveting.

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Great insight to British air warfare

I found that the further I got into this book I found it harder it was to put down. A great feeling of what it was like for the lads on the ground requiring urgent support from the Apache team. superb narration.

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Epic story

Really great listen, could have listened forever. A very interesting after listening to Ed Macy’s accounts. Leads on nicely. Highly recommended.

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Engaging

Really interesting to hear about a part of British warfare we don’t often get to know about.

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Amazing story, I’d recommend this to anyone. Defo 1 of the best British war stories.

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The pilots

It’s very interesting on how the pilots operated in extreme conditions and still did the job in hand much respect and appreciation to them for all they did

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Brilliant listen

The amount of detail of the experience from the perspective of the operation of the apache in what must have been a very brutal and scary conflict. The way the Taliban used civilians including women and children for cover! How they managed to keep it all together without striking either allies or civilians alike.

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Excellent story

A well written and read storyline of skill, daring and bravery. Exceptional comradeship and care for fellow soldiers.
As they say in the final chapters so many men have lost their lives and been injured since the world wars unfortunately forgotten by many.

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A brilliant account of the apaches role

an absolute compelling account of what these apache pilots were faced with in Afghanistan. The skill, bravery, stamina and unprecedented alertness to there job in hand. and very well narrated

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Captivating

Very exciting, you live every moment with the brave apache pilots. I just couldn’t stop listening.

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