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you mean like when 2 Para were heading for Goose Green (Falklands war) and the BBC announced it on the World Service (H Jones VC mentioned that he was going to sue the Beeb when he returned as he directly blamed them for the loss of some of his men - shame he didn't survive to keep his promise!)

His uncle is a Falklands vet and a very brave one at that (decoy for exocet - and he was 2nd in line to the throne!) I hope he gets deployed - even if it is only as a watchkeeper in the Squadron HQ Actually Afghanistan would be safer in regards to insurgents targetting him - deployed out in the...

Personally I don't think Sean Bean should have got the part - Sharpe was a Londoner and Bean is a Northener (Sheffield). I think that Clive Owen would have made a better Sharpe and actually looks like him - tall, dark haired and right accent

Hunter - thanks for the comments. It makes me feel that I didn't waste my time when writing the book if the reader takes something away from the experience. I especially like comments from other squaddies, those that have been in similar situations. I totally agree that more personal accounts...

I have just read an excellent account of the City Imperial Volunteers in South Africa. It covers everything from deployement, the actions, escorts, wounded and killed, honours and homecoming. Its available from www.naval-military-press.com A record of the City Imperial Volunteers’ service in...

I heard that the term was used by sailors who worked on troopships. With no washing facilities the cramped mass of humanity soon began to reek and so did the ships. It was so bad you could tell when a troopship was passing at night! So the nickname pongo was born, because wherever the army went...

The Nelson touch is one of those factors the Yanks don't quite understand. The Royal Navy is brought up on a tradition of heroics and daring deeds, but also as the Senior Service it has a duty to be seen to do things above and beyond the call of duty. During the battle of Crete in 1941 the Royal...

I wouldn't worry about that too much now that Tony & George are bestest buddies  :-\ ;) ;D ??? The Brits can hitch a ride with the USAF  :salute:

The Argie pilots were very skilled and extremely brave - and it wasn't just the fuse settings on their bombs that defeated them. The RN's AD assets (Sea Wolf, Sea Dart & even Sea Slug) claimed hits, as well as small arms (7.62 from GPMGs), and the CAP provided by Sea Harrier. Once Rapier was set...

we got the new fire & forget Sidewinder from the States and fitted it en route so I'd say that relations were very good AIM-9L AIM-9L Captive Air Training Missile (CATM) with inert warhead and rocket motor for training purposes.The next major advance in IR Sidewinder development was the...

CaptainJ sorry, but I am just off the phone from the RHQ Royal Green Jackets. Sharpe isn't an honorary member of the officers mess as he is fictional as opposed to living.

Good for her - its about time! Personally I don't know why these ex SNCOs do this job but each to his (or her) own

We (Brits) used to be the laughing stock of NATO in Germany. While we walked everywhere carrying our kit our allies would laugh at us as they drove past on trucks or in APC's. They stopped laughing when we walked across the Island and took Stanley by bayonet. I know that 5th Brigade were not as...

The British Army maintains a small garrison on the Falkland Islands based at Mount Pleasant. The total deployment is about 500 personnel made up of an Infantry Company, an Engineer Squadron, a Signals Unit, a Logistics Group and Supporting Services. The 33 Engineer Regiment (EOD) provides a...

Conflict Desert Storm 1 & 2 were great - it was the first time a player could choose to be a non US character, especially as the US Navy Seals never operated as a unit in Gulf 1!

so how are the Canadian's accents? They seemed strange to me (Brit). As for glaring errors you have to expect them. Most "technical advisers" are from the US military and don't have a clue. Colin P is correct - jeeps, arty, and even light tanks were air lifted in gliders. The scene where the...

I got this for Christmas but have only flicked through it so far. From feedback from squaddies (serving & ex) it is a very good book. I heard a few radio interviews he gave regarding his VC - a very down to earth fella and nice guy.

Hunter - as it is so well known in the UK that a Geordie hails from Newcastle it was overlooked for the Glossary. Sorry about the late nights but you should be well used to sleep deprivation even when its self inflicted!  ;)

Got Call of Duty 3 for Christmas on X-Box 360 - its a great game but was pleased to see the makers including other allied nations in the storyline. There is a good part where you are an Argyle of Canada, but not too sure about the accents!  ::) Anyone out there played this yet?

Sorry Hunter - there is only one book  :( If I get around to publishing another I will let Army.ca know first! Glad you are enjoying my book - its great to get some feedback. I had some trouble with the publisher about the photos. There were a few more but we swapped them to keep the photos...