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X Platoon
- Narrated by: Steve Heaney MC
- Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
For three decades one of the most secretive units in the British military has been a mystery force known as X Platoon.
Officially there was no X Platoon. The forty men in its elite number were specially selected from across the Armed Forces, at which point they simply ceased to exist. X Platoon had no budget, no weaponry, no vehicles and no kit - apart from what its men could beg, borrow or steal from other military units.
For the first time a highly decorated veteran of this specialised force - otherwise known as the Pathfinders - reveals its unique story. Steve Heaney became one of the youngest ever to pass Selection, the gruelling trial of elite forces, and was at the cutting edge of X Platoon operations - serving on anti-narcotics operations in the Central American jungles, on missions hunting war criminals in the Balkans, and being sent to spy on and wage war against the Russians.
The first non-officer in the unit's history to be award the Military Cross, Steve Heaney reveals the extraordinary work undertaken by this secret band of brothers.
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- Andy north
- 01-03-24
Fair
It was a very good tail and story line and still shows the level of sf soldiers around the world from then to know
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- Morag Bocking
- 16-02-24
gripping
with been a crap hat i found it absolutely a great listen, with out the sweat abd pain, i felt every step and effort he did, lots off good detail in book which kept me listening, we need men like this. well done loved it
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- Richard
- 17-05-24
Gritty account of some unsung heroes
an in depth insight into an unsung set of hero's. Performing missions and training like the wider known special forces.
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- william odowd
- 23-06-24
all of it
nothing all was brilliant, a fantastic listen, will definitely buy more from this author
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- Lee
- 29-06-24
Great book, great soldier
What a journey and what a life, I’ve worked with and know some Paras in my time and the pathfinders are a league above and this book explains why in a personal and gripping fashion Had to speed it up to 1.2 x as it’s a bit slow but that’s personal preference
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- Michael Rose
- 13-07-24
wow!! what a book
Absolutely brilliant book. I have quite a few audio books and hard back's about our incredible elite forces, this one is definitely right up there. We all owe these incredible men a debt of gratitude for their protection of our country. listening to the selection part makes you wonder how is it possible for anyone to pass but, these are the best of the best forces in the world. Thankyou Mr Heaney for your service . I'm now ordering Steve's other book, operation Mayhem.
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- Lolly30
- 10-02-24
Outstanding
Absolutely great audiobook, I listen to lots of audiobooks and normally have a period of time that I lose interest in the story…… not this time….. kept me riveted from start to finish.
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- David Bailey
- 11-03-24
The honesty’s and the truth and conviction
I have maver felt exited in every word by these amazing soldiers work so hard for all. Our safy
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- ruth kerslake
- 12-04-24
Very enjoyable
The narration was on point, such an interesting listen, A true story about an amazing person, from boy to man and his exploits there after.
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- Mgordon fosterfoster
- 11-01-24
the best
could not put down make you feel proud been in the military enjoyed the camaraderie
milatary
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