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Jan seems a long way off for something that supposed to be in stock - maybe its the X-Mas post clogging up!  ;) I looked at your profile - there is definately something for you in the book

I found out loads after the war - well, about 5 years after when the web started to flood with stories and reports. I didn't include any of that in the book though - I wanted to tell the story as it was happening with only the Intelligence reports and news that we were given at the time. It...

3rd Horseman - we might have passed each other in the snow - I got around quite a bit and might have seen the effects of your handywork if you were involved in sending cruise missiles into Northern Bosnia!  ;) I worked closely with Bn HQ and spent a few days up on Igman, Camp Sevastopol in...

DaftandBarmy - I left in 1999 - missed all the fun in the sandpit I didn't leave much out from the book. I start when I was posted to the Light Infantry in Germany, the training for Boz, deployment as Task Force Alpha (UN), living in the field (four months total), the effort on Mount Igman and...

no worries - a good debate with differing opinions - its what makes this site worth visiting

Just wondering if the Canadian Engineers have a version of Clerk of Works (Building Inspector/Quality Manager/etc)?

Kirkhill - I fully understand the logistics of moving kit & equipment. There are dozens of C130 flights out of Iraq and back to the UK every day and one could have been used but a slightly worn Herc doesn't look as good as a shiney new Globemaster when the press are going to be present.

at present the RAF are leasing four Boeing C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft from the manufacturer to fill a requirement identified in the Strategic Defence Review for a strategic airlift capability - they can carry a crew of two pilots and one loadmaster. Maximum of 154 troops. Normal load of...

I doubt if the Parachute Regiment will ever "Jump" into battle again. They have hinted at it many times before but the simple fact is the Brits do not have the logistical capability to support them. At present training jumps are continually cancelled by the Crabs (RAF) as their precious C130s...

for those who haven't seen it - here is the "Offending" logo

Thanks Hunter - hope you enjoy the book. Just managed to get an image of the jacket cover (below)

I remember a story about when I was on a TA signals course way, way back. The Regular instructor (sergeant) was giving a lesson on battery management, but was having difficulty in explaining the make-up of electricity. A Rifleman politely corrected the sergeant but the regular wasn't too pleased...

Can anyone on this site remeber operating from this Rebro? (Radio Rebroadcast site - not sure if the Canadian terminology is the same as the Brits) It is in early 1996 on a mountain NW of Banja Luka in Serbian Bosnia close to the Lisina Radar Site

The TA in Britain are getting pretty much the same deal in regards to media exposure. The most recent mention was a heroic defence action below. When a key strategic town in Afghanistan's Helmand Province fell to the Taliban, British commanders ordered that it must be retaken as a top priority...

I think it is a well known fact that McNab embellished a few facts and made out incidents to be a little more exciting than they really were. As an "author" myself I can understand the temptation. Another factor in why there are so many versions of the truth is the fact that people interpret the...

Cheers lads - I'm pleased that the thread has been un-locked. The b, sorry - My book should be of interest to the many Canadians that served in Boz around that time, and also to anyone interested in what an ally had to go through. It should make a good comparison to their own experiences. I...

This is a photo of the TRF (Tactical Recognition Flash) that the Royal Irish Regiment are wearing on their bush hats in Iraq

This is when Prince Andrew flew into Northern Ireland for the last remembrance service of the Home Service Battalions of the Royal Irish Regiment. As you can see the caubeen is still worn with No2 dress. You can't see it here but only pipers in the band wear kilts. The Royal Irish Regiment wear...

try this link to see the Viking in Afghanistan http://www.operations.mod.uk/afghanistan/viking.wmv

The Arthur series is old news - he has written the Grail Quest trilogy about an English bowman during the 100 years War - a very enjoyable series. His latest trilogy is set in the time of King Alfred and the Viking invasion. So far the Pale Horseman and the Last Kingdom have been published.