Task Force Black
The explosive true story of the SAS and the secret war in Iraq
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Mark Urban
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Mark Urban
About this listen
"One of the few truly authentic accounts of the modern SAS outside the world of fiction." THE TIMES
Following the toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq in 2003, the SAS launched one of the most intense and secretive operations in its history: Task Force Black.
Operating out 'The Station' in Bagdad, Task Force Black's role was to hunt down senior members of Al-Qaeda operating in Iraq. Using the latest weaponry, combining with other international special forces units, the group waged a sustained covert campaign against terrorist groups across the county. Combining intelligence with brute force, the SAS went on the attack and had multiple successes, including the killing of several key Al-Qaeda commanders.
BBC journalist Mark Urban uncovers the sensational story of this operation and the extraordinary men who carried it out.
PRAISE FOR TASK FORCE BLACK
'That Mark Urban, a BBC journalist also known for excellent recent books on the Napoleonic Wars, has been able to tell this story is a testament to his determination and investigative skill. Few reporters succeed in cultivating any sources within the closed world of the British special forces; Urban has found dozens who have spoken with unprecedented candour. The result is gripping and troubling in equal measure and an invaluable addition to the increasingly comprehensive literature on the Iraq war.' Jason Burke, OBSERVER **
'Urban's book, Task Force Black, deserves to do well. It is the first account, as full as it can be under the circumstances, of the clandestine war waged by the SAS and their Royal Marines equivalent, the SBS, alongside US Delta Force in the height of that murderous war' Kim Sengupta, INDEPENDENT
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- r i winton
- 08-01-25
The story behind what the media say
Very enjoyable, the story and the background to the information we don’t get from main stream media
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- Mr Dan Smith
- 04-02-25
A good account
From the narrative it is apparent that there was more discussion with attached elements such as 33 and 230 sqn rather than those who were Cat A embedded. However in rhe main a good account.
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- Dave
- 04-01-25
Awful accent impressions really distracting
Disappointing, lacking engaging story telling and the accents are so distracting taking away from the story even more
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- G Patterson
- 22-12-24
Excellent.
The whole book/recording is magnificent from start to finish it is a must listen to for anyone interested in the special forces of the United Kingdom.
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- mr m t brown
- 27-01-25
great insite
detailed journey of all SF units working within the threater of operations and make do attitude of SF
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-11-24
History Lesson
In reality, a painfully slow history lesson of the Iraq war and it's participators.Not really and action story if that's what your looking for!
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- Anonymous User
- 21-01-25
Dull
Read in a mono tone voice, was is like listening to a news station for 9 hours.Very boring just continually slating American's and doesn't describe one task in detail brief overview people want excitement and action.
Very disapointing not gripping at all I want a refund.
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