{"product_id":"commando-a-royal-marines-story-ralph-riegel-9781839015861","title":"COMMANDO a Royal Marine's Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eA COMPELLING PERSONAL INSIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e OF ONE MAN'S EXPERIENCE FIGHTING IN THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS MARINE CORPS.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A pulsating opening . . . told at a rapid-fire pace. \u003cb\u003eOne of the most gripping battle scenes this reviewer has ever read. Armchair generals will love it\u003c\/b\u003e.' \u003ci\u003eSunday Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003cb\u003eGripping\u003c\/b\u003e.' \u003ci\u003eThe Avondhu\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'[Ideal for] armchair warriors who indulge in daydreams of \u003cb\u003edanger and daring\u003c\/b\u003e, to military historians eager to get first-hand accounts of warfare.' \u003ci\u003eBooks Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRoyal Marine Geoff Nordass has been on the ground during some of the bloodiest conflicts of the late twentieth century - from the riot-torn streets of Belfast to the frozen moors of the Falklands and the scorched deserts of Iraq. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe joined the Commandos at seventeen and endured gruelling training through the bleak winter months to become a member of the 'best of the best'. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy the time he left the Royal Marines, Nordass ranked as one of the most experienced and qualified Commando sergeants in his field. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOut on 'civvie street' life took him in many directions. As a veteran of the elite force, he worked as a bodyguard for Princess Diana's boyfriend, Dodi al-Fayed. In 2003, he returned to Iraq on a private security mission where he encountered suicide bombers, convoy ambushes and assassination attempts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNordass's incredible story of courage, loyalty and endurance is a testament to the effort it takes to fight within the military elite. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR GEOFF NORDASS: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was \u003cb\u003ea thoughtful, provocative and often poignant message\u003c\/b\u003e of one man's journey through the rich tapestry that is life.' Andrew W. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'In a world of PR, hyperbole, braggarts and phonies, \u003cb\u003eGeoff Nordass is the real thing\u003c\/b\u003e.' Chloe T. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is \u003cb\u003ea first-rate gripping account \u003c\/b\u003eof a young lad from Yorkshire joining the Royal Marines and emerging from a its punishing training regime a real man.' Adrian D. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was \u003cb\u003ecaptivated by this book\u003c\/b\u003e from the outset and simply couldn't put it down.' Mrs T. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cb\u003eExcellent and compelling author\u003c\/b\u003e.' Lynney \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ '\u003cb\u003eFantastic read\u003c\/b\u003e. Gives a brilliant insight into the turbulent life of an RM Commando.' J.M. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Mr Nordass has endured so much and \u003cb\u003ethank goodness he's written this book\u003c\/b\u003eof endurance, bravery and sheer guts. Brilliant read.' J.F.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ralph Riegel, Geoff Nordass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1839015861\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781839015861\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lume Books Military Non-Fiction, a Joffe Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.59d","brand":"Ralph Riegel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46141016670463,"sku":"9781839015861","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9cbeb687-dc48-4e52-914b-0282f16a3899.jpg?v=1726597690","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/commando-a-royal-marines-story-ralph-riegel-9781839015861","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}