Behind Enemy Lines: An Australian SAS Solider in Vietnam (Paperback)

by Terry O'Farrell (Author)
Key Phrases: harbour position, creek line, noise discipline, Nui Dat, Task Force, Gus Gus (more...)

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"Captures the true day-to-day existence of an infantry solider . . . I had tears rolling down my face at . . . the shenanigans." -- Bill McLaughlin

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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.

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Product Details Paperback: 264 pages Publisher: Allen & Unwin (April 1, 2002) Language: English ISBN-10: 1865085901 ISBN-13: 978-1865085906 Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: No customer reviews yet. Be the first. Amazon.com Sales Rank: #830,750 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #51 in  Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National > Australian

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin (April 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1865085901
• ISBN-13: 978-1865085906
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: No customer reviews yet. Be the first.
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #830,750 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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