Behind Enemy lines - Terry O'Farrell

This personal account of Terry O'Farrell's career as an SAS soldier vividly captures not only the military actions of his time in Vietnam, but the human aspects of surviving the intense selection process and training to dealing with the ever-present fear of combat. The horrors of long tense stretches on patrol in the jungle and being caught by surprise by the enemy are recounted. Also included are colorful tales of experiences off the battlefied—the larrakin pranks during training and the friendships that form between soldiers.

Behind Enemy Lines is an honest, personal account of one man's career as an SAS soldier. With his remarkably observant eye, Terry O'Farrell vividly captures not only the military actions of his time in Vietnam, but the human aspects of soldiering - from surviving the intense selection process and training, to dealing with the ever-present fear of combat.

Terry relives the long tense stretches on patrol in the jungle, ears ever alert to the sounds of the surrounding terrain, and the surprise of sudden contact with the enemy. He also entertains readers with colourful tales of his training, visits to Mama San and her girls, and the friendship and mutual trust that forms between soldiers.

An absorbing, frank and often humorous reflection, Behind Enemy Lines is a first-hand insight into the mind of a young SAS soldier.

Captain Bill McLaughlin, AATTV a écrit:Captures the true day to day existenceof an infantry soldier ... I had tears rolling down my face at some of the shenanigans, bit I was also brought back to the nasty reallity that was the war we all knew ... It makes for great reading.