EWEN SOUTHBY-TAILYOUR — 3 Commando Brigade Helmand, Afghanistan

UK, Ebury Press. 2008. Hardcover with dust jacket, 24 Cm. Book, In October 2006, the Royal Marine Commandos took up their six month tour of duty in war-torn Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan - the toughest and hottest war zone on earth. They took the war to the enemy, roving and aggressive, the Commandos forced the insurgent Taliban on to the back foot. 3 Commando Brigade is a thrilling first-hand account of that dogged, heroic pursuit of the Taliban by the ordinary Marines, sailors and soldiers responsible. It is a story of valour, fortitude, supreme physical and mental fitness, and unrivalled professionalism under the most testing of circumstances. 'The 3 Commando Brigade's six month deployment in Helmand Province was among the finest pieces of soldiering I have come across' General Sir Richard Dannett, Chief of General Staff. 292 crisp pp, 2 photo sections, 700g packed for post (why not add a book or two & use up that post) , Excellent/Excellent.