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Sniper One: On Scope and Under Siege with a Sniper Team in Iraq

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This is a fantastic book! I've read hundreds of war stories and this ranks near the top of the list, rivaling "Lone Survivor" as one of the best in recent memory. Not only is this a nail-biting true story; but it's an extremely well written one. Even the tid bits about their lives between battles is fun to read, especially the enlisted mans humor combined with British slang that's absolutely hilarious. Finally, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the heroics of our British allies in Iraq. There's only one thing our media likes to avoid more than the heroics of our soldiers, and that's the heroics of our allies who undermine the theme that the world is lined up against us. My compliments and thanks to the author for his great book and for his service in our common cause. Sniper One: On Scope and Under Siege with a Sniper Team in Iraq

I haven't blown through a book more quickly in years. It's non-stop action from start to finish and gives a fascinating look into life on the front lines in Iraq. Definitely gives a new appreciation for what those soldiers have to endure for our freedom. Highly recommended!

great read . the author tells a riveting story about how the sniper is taught and their tactics as well as pulling the reader into a story of al amarah and the firefight of all engagements.describing the men who were with him was moving. i was very interested in them and their outcome. thank you dan mills for writig this book.

I really enjoyed this book from the perspective of one of our British Allies participating in the Global War on Terror.This book is non-stop action and what I like about it is that the author is not a SF trooper but is in a regular straight leg British unit.

I pity the fool who gets in SGT Dan Mills crosshairs.Recommended for all military history enthusiasts.

This book is a great read. It is very well written. The writing is so clear and crisp the pages almost turn themselves. The book is also jam packed with action. This is one of those books where you feel like you get to know the people. I wanted the book to keep going after I read the last page. I was glad the author included an epilogue which followed up on he and his commrades. I hope Dan Mills continues to write. He is a born writer.

This is one of the best books written about the Combat since "Don't cry for me Sergeant Major". The tension and excitement is palpable as 1 Batt PWRR fights for their lives. If you have even the slightest interest in the Military you will love this book. Sgt Mills gives a great "Warts and all view" of warfare.

A compelling read for those who like action, only this time it's for real. Vivid portraits of subordinates and superiors, no detail left behind, nice or bad... book takes you right into the action and doesn't let go till the end. For those who have read Bravo two zero, yeah, it's that good.

I have read almost every book that deals with the ongoing War on Terror and it is rare to find one that comes close to keeping pace with this fantastic story.

The story was written by a British sniper who was based in Southern Iraq (as were/are most British soldiers.)

The action is constant and delivered in a easy to comprehend fashion. The author and his "mates" dry humor fill the few lulls in the action but, again, this book is simply filled to the brim with fighting between our British allies and our Iraqi Shi'ite nemesis al-Sadar.

Not much more needs to be said about this book - if you are looking for a great war read, an easy read, and a read that will simultaneously entertain then this is certainly the book for you. Also, getting an allies perspective on the War on Terror/War in Iraq is interesting as well.

Final note: The author of the book Barefoot Soldiers, Johnathan Beharry, is described in all of his glory and is a great addition to his war autobiography as well.

Highly recommended!!!

Most of the Iraq war stories have been dominated by American soldiers or Marines and it's refreshing to read Allied war stories for a change.

this a great book. a must read for fans of the band of brothers series, written in great detail taking into account the constant need for comic relief.this book is one of the few easy and fast reads that leave you wanting more.