docholiday Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) Now I am not a military person, Apart from a very short stint as a Surgeon Sub Lieutenant on HMS President in the RNR, but that’s another story. But I have just read the most brilliant, compelling read for some time. SNIPER ONE by SGT DAN MILLS. You must beg borrow or steal to get a copy of this, Amazon have it going cheap. It is the true account of a sniper group in 2004 in Iraq. its on par with McNabs first book it lays bear what happened in there outpost in Southern Iraq. none of this was reported in the press but what a good job he does in telling their story. There is a bit about the weapons they use as well as gripping accounts of the contacts and life they led. So in my quest to get a book section on here I give you SNIPER ONE. do yourselves a favor and read it you wont regret it It gets ten out of ten :o After reading this you will never mention footballers and the word respect in the same sentence Cheers Doc Edited July 3, 2010 by docholiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootreview Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 I have read this book and i would certainly recomend it to anyone. The bit about the .50 is good. I think Andy McNab did a tv series and this was featured in one of the episodes. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the running man Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Yes its was a good one,I prefered house to house by some yank. More action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Now I am not a military person, Apart from a very short stint as a Surgeon Sub Lieutenant on HMS President in the RNR, but that’s another story. But I have just read the most brilliant, compelling read for some time. SNIPER ONE by SGT DAN MILLS. You must beg borrow or steal to get a copy of this, Amazon have it going cheap. It is the true account of a sniper group in 2004 in Iraq. its on par with McNabs first book it lays bear what happened in there outpost in Southern Iraq. none of this was reported in the press but what a good job he does in telling their story. There is a bit about the weapons they use as well as gripping accounts of the contacts and life they led. So in my quest to get a book section on here I give you SNIPER ONE. do yourselves a favor and read it you wont regret it After reading this you will never mention footballers and the word respect in the same sentence Cheers Doc So when are you posting it to me then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 So when are you posting it to me then?? Good try at begging, but its so cheap on Amazon I am sure you will understand if I dont send you my copy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 well worth a read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Magman is getting my copy next, but im sure he will pass it on after. A darn good read, and not full of heroic tales trying too hard. From what i can gather, its a very true to life book. Having never served, i can only commend these boys after what they have been through, and id **** my pants if put in the same siege situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootreview Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Magman is getting my copy next, but im sure he will pass it on after. A darn good read, and not full of heroic tales trying too hard. From what i can gather, its a very true to life book. Having never served, i can only commend these boys after what they have been through, and id **** my pants if put in the same siege situation. I am with you on the pants issue. I gave my copy to my brother in law so ill see if i can get my hands on it and if anyone lives near Colne/Burnley lancs ill lend it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxnet22 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 sgt dan mills gets 10/10 from me on this book.what a read get out and get a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc30 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 (edited) Cracking book, there is also a cracking video floating about YouTube. Just have a search for PWRR. Lots of footage from the roof. Edited July 2, 2010 by jonc30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Magman is getting my copy next, but im sure he will pass it on after. A darn good read, and not full of heroic tales trying too hard. From what i can gather, its a very true to life book. Having never served, i can only commend these boys after what they have been through, and id **** my pants if put in the same siege situation. MM would you mind if I bagsy it after Rob has finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vernie Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 yeah great book, also i can recommend attack state red cant remember the author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper063 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 RICKY GREEN BERET. BY MICHEAL RUSTON its a right laught especially if you was in the forces in the 1960s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian750 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Thanks Doc and everyone else who's recommended books, I am in need of some new material so Amazon will be getting some business today! Cheers lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 MM would you mind if I bagsy it after Rob has finished sure can mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolazydecoy Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 is that the book about cimic house? if so its brilliant - highly reccomended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 it is indead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemicky Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 Your right Doc a really good read , another book in the same vein is "ED MACY , APACHE" it's about a squadron of Apache helicopters in Afghanistan , another really good read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 sure can mate Super Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastiebap Posted July 4, 2010 Report Share Posted July 4, 2010 Cracking book. Well worth a read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majordisorder Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I've just finished reading thisone too and I'd say it's way up there as one of the most gripping reads in a long while. You might want to try "The Junior Officers' Reading Club" by Patrick Hennessey, another good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMungo Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Sniper One is a cracking book. For those who enjoyed it, you will definately like "Ordinary Soldier" and "Taskforce Helmand" both by Maj. Doug Beattie about Afghanistan. Very very good books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevethevanman Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I am reading it now, about 20-30 pages to go, I can also say that it's quite good There is alot of him talking with himself in the book, showing you what he was thinking and things like that. It also describes their contacts and things like that really well, it also talks about how they killed people from the roof without them realising and things like that. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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