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Task Force Helmand

Life, Death and Combat on the Afghan Front Line

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Task Force Helmand

By: Doug Beattie M.C.
Narrated by: Drew Dillon
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A gripping, no-holds-barred account of war in the twenty-first century.

In 2006 Doug Beattie was awarded the Military Cross for his part in recapturing the southern Afghan town of Garmsir from the Taliban. He was due to retire from the British Army in 2007, when his CO made a desperate plea: stay on for one more tour. Torn between his love for his wife and children, and an overwhelming sense of duty towards his other family, the Royal Irish Regiment, in March 2008 he returned to Afghanistan.

The story of what he endured there makes for gripping listening. If 2006 had been hellish, then 2008 was off the scale. For six months Beattie led British and Afghan troops into repeated, exhausting battles with the Taliban. He took part in 50 major contacts and innumerable smaller skirmishes. Here he describes in detail the action-packed reality of combat on the front line.

An exceptional soldier who knows the horror of watching men die, Doug Beattie writes of the chaos and ferocity of war with the utmost honesty and humanity. This is essential listening for anyone with an interest in the armed forces and armed conflict, and anyone who wants to understand the reality of war.

©2009 Doug Beattie (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd Afghan & Iraq Wars Military Military & War War Armed Force Solider Marriage

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Amazing stories, well written and compelling throughout. Huge respect to Doug and his team in Hellmand.

Excellently written and gripping

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Great story and real grit and soldiers eye view of the Afghan war, this was one I couldn’t put down.

Great read

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This audio book must be listened too. It’s an unforgiving, graphic, honest and compelling book. This is honestly one that I will listen to over and over. Highly recommended.

Incredible. Essential.

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Your personal depiction of war was captivating. Made more so by your honesty about yourself and your humbleness towards your men. SF are very good at what they do but the green army regardless of cap badge are the absolute backbone. Your honesty about going back to what you know is something I have felt and yearned for for years also. Enjoy your family and the comforts of life.....you and your men earned it💯

Great listen

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Wonderfully written, brought me right into the action! Such brave men and women. Such brave families

Powerful

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Great description of what soldiers go through in battle, I will always remember the graphic details of what happens when you stand on a land mine

brilliant

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What is there not to dislike? The story is an honest account of Cap’t Doug Beatties 2nd stint in Afghanistan & the battles he had to face both physically and mentally. Written with honesty & empathy it shows what a great armed forces we have & how much the training they do really can save lives! We naturally mourn all those lost in combat, even more so after listening to this book which describes, quite rightly, the horrific damage IEDs amongst many other things, can cause.

What the front line soldiers had to face

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Heart warming and insightful account of the challenges that soldiers go through day-to-day in service to their country.

Truly wonderful and honest account of the challenges of war.

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It’s the courage and determination of the few that really show how things can be done under extreme circumstances and also the ability to cope with pressures that are unknown

Courage

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Recognised DB from a YouTube clip from Afghanistan. A no holds barred accounts. Loved it!

Amazing account of war

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