I had recently just watched the movie bravo two zero which was taken from the book of the same name by andy mcnab, so his name stuck out at me. Bravo two zero, written and read by andy mcnab books the. Facts about andy mcnab tell you about the english novelist. Their callsign was bravo twozero, and their mission, under the command of sergeant andy mcnab, was to sever the underground communication link between baghdad and northwest iraq, and to seek and destroy mobile scud launchers before israel was provoked into entering the war. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bravo two zero. Throughout it you must keep reminding yourself that this actually happened. His book, firewall, was transformed into a movie called echelon, a project that was set to start filming in 2012, but whose release date has not been set.
In 1984 he was badged as a member of 22 sas regiment and was involved in both covert and overt special operations worldwide. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Bravo two zero is a 1993 book written under the pseudonym andy mcnab. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read bravo two zero. Bravo two zero, mcnab s lionised account of the mission, which was published in 1993, sold millions of copies and launched a slew. May 23, 20 bravo two zero ebook written by andy mcnab. The cd spoken word version of bravo two zero, narrated by mcnab, sold over 60,000 copies and earned a silver disc. Since then andy mcnab has become one of the worlds bestselling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. Immediate action was another great one that gave some fascinating insight into andy mcnab and the sas. Under the command of sergeant andy mcnab, they were to sever the underground communication link between baghdad and northwest iraq.
Nov 04, 2000 books bravo two zero, written and read by andy mcnab harpercollins, 150mn. His book, firewall, was transformed into a movie called echelon, a project that was set to start filming in. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. During the gulf war he commanded bravo two zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, will remain in regimental history for ever. Buy bravo two zero by andy mcnab online at alibris. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The harrowing true story of a special forces patrol behind the lines in iraq kindle edition by mcnab, andy. They were british special forces, trained to be the best. He was famous in 1993 after he published special air service sas patrol bravo two zero. Also by andy mcnab crisis four immediate action remote control quantity sales most deil books are available at special quantity discounts when purchased in bulk by corporations, organizations, or groups. Andy mcnab has 126 books on goodreads with 119159 ratings.
In january 1991 a squad of eight men went behind the iraqi lines on a top secret mis. Dropped into scud alley carrying 210pound packs, mcnab and his men found themselves surrounded by saddams army. The harrowing true story of a special forces patrol behind the lines in iraq. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Bravo two zero tells the tale of a squad of british sas soldiers on a mission in iraq during the gulf war to take out mobile scud launchers. As well as several nonfiction bestsellers including bravo two zero, the biggest selling british work of military history, he is the author of the bestselling nick stone and tom buckingham thrillers. Jan 09, 2014 bravo two zero audiobook written by andy mcnab. It is very surprising to know that he is a former sas sergeant. Read bravo two zero, by andy mcnab online on bookmate they were british special forces, trained to be the best.
The book is a partially fictional account of an sas patrol that becomes compromised while operating behind enemy lines in iraq, in 1991. In january 1991, eight members of the sas regiment embarked upon a top secret mission that was to infiltrate them deep behind enemy lines. New twist on the bravo two zero stry books the guardian. Believed to be the most highly decorated patrol since the boer war, bravo two zero is already part of sas legend. Having read them both within a week i was hooked not only on the genre, but on andy mcnabs portrayal of life, and how things happened. Mcnabs advantage was getting his bestseller out first. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Andy mcnab is a natural storyteller and youll find it hard to put this book down. His real name is a secret but even the queen calls him andy mcnab these days. Under the command of sergeant andy mcnab, they were to. He has also written a number of books for children. The harrowing true story of a special forces patrol behind the lines in iraq 9780440218807. Buy bravo two zero new edition by mcnab, andy isbn.
Can another book by one of the survivors of the illfated bravo two. Andy mcnab dcmmm bravo two island books published by dell publishing a division of bantam doubleday dell publishing group, inc. Apr 03, 2020 bravo two zero by mcnab, andy edition. Bravo two zero by andy mcnab read online on bookmate.
Bravo two zero is a breathtaking account of special forces soldiering. It was reported as unsold and destroyed to the publisher and neither the author. Accounts in the first two books, one in 1993 by patrol commander steven mitchell writing under the pseudonym andy mcnab, bravo two zero, and the other in 1995 by colin armstrong writing under the pseudonym chris ryan, the one that got away, do not always correspond with one another about the. Bravo two zero 20th anniversary edition by andy mcnab. It is a breathtaking account of special forces soldiering. Special imprints, messages, and excerpts can be produced to. Bravo two zero by andy mcnab book cover, description, publication history. The story of bravo two zero was made into a movie for television and ran as a miniseries in 1999. Someone pointed me towards the nick stone series, written by andy mcnab. When i started reading the book, i expected to read about the detailed accounts of how the launchers were wiped out and how sgt.
The book is a partially fictional account of an sas patrol that becomes. Twenty years from its first publication, bravo two zero still sets the gold standard for military memoirs. Bravo two zero by andy mcnab is a bestseller describing a patrol by the english special air services sas in iraq during the gulf war. Sas soldiers, launched two writing careers andy mcnab and chris ryan. Bravo two zero, written and read by andy mcnab books. Dropped into scud alley carrying 210pound packs, mcnab and his men found themselves surrounded by. Bravo two zero by mcnab andy, first edition abebooks. Accounts in the first two books, one in 1993 by patrol commander steven mitchell writing under the pseudonym andy mcnab, bravo two zero, and the other in 1995 by colin armstrong writing under the pseudonym chris ryan, the one that got away, do not always correspond with one another about the events. Jan 09, 2014 listen to bravo two zero audiobook by andy mcnab. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Bravo two zero is a breathtaking account of special forces soldiering, a chronicle of superhuman courage, endurance and dark humour in the face of overwhelming odds. Andy mcnabs story will surely become a classic of war literature. As for the nonfiction novels bravo two zero is a fantastic book and was made into a movie so its highly recommended, and is probably part of the inspiration behind the nick stone series.
Bravo two zero by andy mcnab overdrive rakuten overdrive. Nov 19, 2019 in january 1991, eight members of the sas regiment embarked upon a top secret mission that was to infiltrate them deep behind enemy lines. Under the command of sergeant andy mcnab, they were to sever the underground communication link between baghdad and northwest iraq, and to seek and destroy mobile scud launchers. See more ideas about bravo two zero, thriller and liberation day. In january 1991, eight members of the sas regiment embarked upon a. Bravo two zero, mcnabs lionised account of the mission, which was published in 1993, sold millions of copies and launched a slew. Their callsign was bravo two zero, and their mission, under the command of sergeant andy mcnab, was to sever the underground communication link between baghdad and northwest iraq, and to seek and destroy mobile scud launchers before israel was provoked into entering the war. The patrol was led by the author and included another writer, chris ryan. Awarded both the distinguished conduct medal dcm and military medal mm during his military career, mcnab was the british armys most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the sas. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
It helped that i was immediately able to picture nick stone as sean bean, the leading actor in bravo two zero. Andy mcnab books list of books by author andy mcnab. It is also a chronicle of superhuman courage, endurance and dark humour in the face of overwhelming odds. Buy bravo two zero by andy mcnab from waterstones today. The sas man who wouldnt stay quiet the irish times. See all books authored by andy mcnab, including remote control, and crisis four, and more on. Andy mcnab s story will surely become a classic of war literature. Bravo two zero 20th anniversary edition penguin books. So, the 3 books i chose were 2 andy mcnab books, and one other, a similar genre book. In january 1991 a squad of eight men went behind the iraqi lines on a top secret mission.
Search for reference books cross topic and quickly find all products, articles, walkarounds and books related to this topic. The bickering over this sas mission into enemy territory during the gulf war continues as rival accounts still trickle out. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 1991, eight british special forces sas men went out on patrol to take out scud missiles fired from iraq into israel. Bravo two zero is the highest selling war book of all time and has sold over 1. Mcnab was the british armys most highly decorated serving soldier when he left in 1993. Why, 25 years since he saw action, wont the bestselling author reveal his true identity even to the queen.