Bravo Two Zero
The Harrowing True Story of a Special Forces Patrol Behind the Lines in Iraq
By Andy McNab | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
About the book
Their mission: To take out the scuds. Eight went out. Five came back. Their story had been closed in secrecy. Until now. They were British Special Forces, trained to be the best. In January 1991 a squad of eight men went behind the Iraqi lines on a top secret mission. It was called Bravo Two Zero. On command was Sergeant Andy McNab. \"They are the true unsung heroes of the war.\" -- Lt. Col. Steven Turner, American F-15E commander. Dropped into \"scud alley\" carrying 210-pound packs, McNab and his men found themselves surrounded by Saddam's army. Their radios didn't work. The weather turned cold enough to freeze diesel fuel. And they had been spotted. Their only chance at survival was to fight their way to the Syrian border seventy-five miles to the northwest and swim the Euphrates river to freedom. Eight set out. Five came back. \"I'll tell you who destroyed the scuds -- it was the British SAS. They were fabulous.\" -- John Major, British Prime Minister. This is their story. Filled with no-holds-barred detail about McNab's capture and excruciating torture, it tells of men tested beyond the limits of human endurance... and of the war you didn't see on CNN. Dirty, deadly, and fought outside the rules.
Editions of Bravo Two Zero
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593034217
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440218807
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307831866
Read an Excerpt
Their mission: To take out the scuds. Eight went out. Five came back. Their story had been closed in secrecy. Until now. They were British Special Forces, trained to be the best. In January 1991 a squad of eight men went behind the Iraqi lines on a top secret mission. It was called Bravo Two Zero. On command was Sergeant Andy McNab. \"They are the true unsung heroes of the war.\" -- Lt. Col. Steven Turner, American F-15E commander. Dropped into \"scud alley\" carrying 210-pound packs, McNab and his men found themselves surrounded by Saddam's army. Their radios didn't work. The weather turned cold enough to freeze diesel fuel. And they had been spotted. Their only chance at survival was to fight their way to the Syrian border seventy-five miles to the northwest and swim the Euphrates river to freedom. Eight set out. Five came back. \"I'll tell you who destroyed the scuds -- it was the British SAS. They were fabulous.\" -- John Major, British Prime Minister. This is their story. Filled with no-holds-barred detail about McNab's capture and excruciating torture, it tells of men tested beyond the limits of human endurance... and of the war you didn't see on CNN. Dirty, deadly, and fought outside the rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bravo Two Zero about?
Their mission: To take out the scuds. Eight went out. Five came back. Their story had been closed in secrecy. Until now. They were British Special Forces, trained to be the best. In January 1991 a squad of eight men went behind the Iraqi lines on a top secret mission. It was called Bravo Two Zero. On command was Sergeant Andy McNab. \"They are the true unsung heroes of the war.\" -- Lt. Col. Steven Turner, American F-15E commander. Dropped into \"scud alley\" carrying 210-pound packs, McNab and his men found themselves surrounded by Saddam's army. Their radios didn't work. The weather turned cold enough to freeze diesel fuel. And they had been spotted. Their only chance at survival was to fight their way to the Syrian border seventy-five miles to the northwest and swim the Euphrates river to freedom. Eight set out. Five came back. \"I'll tell you who destroyed the scuds -- it was the British SAS. They were fabulous.\" -- John Major, British Prime Minister. This is their story. Filled with no-holds-barred detail about McNab's capture and excruciating torture, it tells of men tested beyond the limits of human endurance... and of the war you didn't see on CNN. Dirty, deadly, and fought outside the rules.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Bravo Two Zero?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Military history: post-WW2 conflicts
Where can I read a sample of Bravo Two Zero?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593034217
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Bravo Two Zero?
Andy McNab
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Bravo Two Zero is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593034217) and paperback(ISBN 9780440218807) and ebook(ISBN 9780307831866)
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