SAS Bravo Three Zero
The Explosive Untold Story
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Des Powell
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There were three patrols that fateful January 1991 morning: Bravo One Zero, Bravo Two Zero and Bravo Three Zero. It was the opening hours of the Gulf War, and the SAS were flown deep behind enemy lines to hunt down Saddam's Scud missiles, the use of which threatened a Third World War.
The men of Bravo One Zero stepped off the chopper, took one look at the flat desert devoid of any cover and decided no way were they deploying into all of that. But Andy NcNab's famed Bravo Two Zero patrol did deploy, with fatal results—all bar one being captured or killed.
And then there was Bravo Three Zero. These men were different. Thought differently. Acted differently. Treating as gospel the SAS's saying 'any fool can be uncomfortable', they deployed with vehicles, and while there was nowhere to hide, they could make a dash for the border if desperate.
Even as warnings came in that McNab's patrol was on the run, Bravo Three Zero remained undetected—the furthest Coalition forces behind Iraqi lines. Slipping through enemy positions, a string of targets were taken out. But with the desert turning bitter and snow starting to fall, they were forced to fight a running battle against the elements as much as the enemy.
Though overshadowed by the fate of Bravo Two Zero, the achievements of this highly decorated patrol are the stuff of elite forces legend. Now, for the first time, SAS veteran Des Powell reveals their story in gritty, blow-by-blow detail. Written with acclaimed military author Damien Lewis, this is a tale of edge-of-the seat daring deep inside enemy lands. Brutal, savage, unrelenting - prepare to be blown away, in a tale that proves utterly the SAS motto—who dares wins.
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"A must read. Honesty, integrity and real experience that puts you in the thick of the action." (Billy Billingham)
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- conan smythe
- 10-11-21
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Excellent book from a true Sheffield steel city bloke.
Total respect for all them lads
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- Kindle Customer
- 19-11-21
Great listen!!!
Really enjoyed listening to this book, would highly recommend it. Really couldn't fault it at all.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-03-23
Excellent
A really well read and enjoyable listen, I will listen again another time and I highly recommend
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- Grant Moore
- 09-05-23
Great
Really enjoyed the story, great to hear real story about the elite 22 reg. enjoyed the narration
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- Philip M.
- 30-10-21
A unique look into an SAS patrol in wartime.
I was a little shell shocked when I finished this book - no body died.
No prolonged battles against a well dug in heavily armed and determined enemy…
I’ve read many autobiographies on SAS troopers and many on particular missions. One thing they all agree on is a primary roll for the SAS is observation and intelligence gathering.
This book highlights that.
The bravery, grit, bull dog determination and an unwavering ability to keep an eye on the mission in spite of horrendous conditions is all there and not without the derring do of other SAS biographies but simply in a different way.
I almost felt disappointed at the end of the book although it’s pages did cause me to reflect on what I’d just read.
The more I thought about it the more I came to the conclusion it’s actually brilliant - no Hollywood - just an account of the realities of being an elite soldier in an underfunded ill prepared British special forces unit.
I’m glad I read it. It’s a refreshing look into the notorious Bravo patrols of the first Gulf War.
When I say “read” I mean listened to. That said the narration is a bit clumsy.
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- george applegate jnr
- 07-12-21
as good as b2o and puts together many aspects
of the Te'o stories. it's a shame there wasn't much more on the tech but I guess that's all in b20
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- Anonymous User
- 19-12-21
Highly recommend
An extraordinary account of the SAS bravo patrol, a must for anyone that has read 'bravo two zero' or 'the one that got away'
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- Colin Pearson
- 28-12-22
Loved the pace and peek inside this world.
was playing in the car non stop. A really interesting look into the world of these warriors.
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- John
- 05-02-24
The little known Bravo SAS unit
Utterly captivating account of the bravery and resilience of SF individuals putting their lives on the line to avoid WW3 from starting and defending our freedom.
Ill equipped with radios that only half worked, misinformation and clothing their early forefathers ’The Original’s’ would have been wearing. They completed a nerve racking mission under historically bad conditions.
The resilience and determination of the individuals is awe inspiring.
Thankyou Des.
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- dean prigmore
- 05-11-21
gritty SAS story.
enjoyed it. this is the second book I listened to from Damien and I've enjoyed both. looking forward to the next one already
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