The Real Bravo Two Zero

I've read all the books concerning Bravo Two Zero and I have problems with all except 'Soldier Five' by Mike Coburn. However - onto 'The Real Bravo Two Zero ' Michael Asher seems to believe that the Bedouin never lie, so all his research and accounts seem to be based on this questionable assumption? And so, the reader of this nevertheless interesting book needs to bear this in mind throughout!! One example being; when the Bedouin family living next to the Wadi which was the LUP for Bravo Two Zero says that there was no fire fight between the SAS and the Iraqi forces, Asher believes them and so poo hoos accounts mentioned in all the other books. My view is that this family were warned in a no uncertain fashion to keep their mouths shut regarding this fire fight as were any others Iraqis Asher was to interview concerning other conflicts. ( Fear of a loss of face ? ) Despite Ash's obvious bias he deals sensitively and honourably to the tragic death of PS Vince Phillips, the only soldier from this patrol who was never awarded a medal? This book is extremely interesting and informative providing yet another angle on what will always be somewhat of a mystery. Well worth a read. Geoff Ringham.

Great to read a different perspective on what was a serious and dangerous mission behind enemy lines without the sensational fictionalising that gets in the way of other's accounts.

A real enthrawling read.having read both Bravo 2 zero & The one that got away this book casts a whole new light on the episode. Excellent