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Bravo Two Zero - 20th Anniversary Edition
- Narrated by: Paul Thornley
- Length: 15 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: History, World
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- Chally
- 01-02-14
Even Better Than The Book
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
All I can say is this is a MUST listen to anyone interested in this type of book. The narration by Paul Thornley is fantastic.
What other book might you compare Bravo Two Zero - 20th Anniversary Edition to, and why?
Seven Troop
What about Paul Thornley’s performance did you like?
Fantastic
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I listened to this book over a few days on the way to work.
7 people found this helpful
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- Phil scott
- 04-07-17
BTZ
I first tried reading this book when I was 10 years old as I was so young I never finished it. After serving in the Royal Navy and taking part in the latest gulf conflict I can appreciate some of the story that was told but not the horrific tales of what these brave souls went through.
The last 40 mins brought it home for me what a fantastic book and a great credit to the guys and girls in our armed forces.
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- nick
- 19-11-16
Gripped.
Read the book years ago this expands more on the other details of what happened after etc. brilliantly read compulsive listening thank you.
5 people found this helpful
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- Jason
- 29-11-16
Captivating Story of Human Endurance
So glad to have finally got round to this (audio)book. The narrator was perfect for the characters (although took 5-10 minutes to get used to his voice...persevere). This true story is enthralling and everyone can draw inspiration and learnings for their own life.
10 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-05-20
Don't agree politically but very compelling story
As title says, I don't agree politically and only engaged with the book at a 'human' level, as the story of a group of people struggling to survive and persevere in hellish circumstances. Taken as such, the book is excellent. The level of detail the author recalls is quite extraordinary, and the story is thrilling, harrowing, and inspiring.
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- Trevor Cantwell
- 24-06-20
amazing
so much detail had me gripped from the beginning just shows what these boys have to do hats off to them
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- Lyndon jones
- 28-01-20
Voice
I love the book and read it the day it came as I’d served in the first Gulf War but the readers voice is so annoying it puts you off.
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- Hewy.j
- 15-10-16
Good insight into military operation
Andy seems like a tough cookie. The story gets pretty dark but he stays strong throughout.
The narrator let it down a bit, he reads the entire book like its a list with the same inflection on every sentence.
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- Ray Williams
- 08-10-15
Excellent book. Highly recommend.
Well structured and thought out book. An amazing story from a real hero.
Good choice of audio reader which made the book even more enjoyable.
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- Alex
- 29-07-15
Gripping
A great listen, couldn't put it down/stop listening Well worth it and very well read
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- John Mc
- 06-08-18
Legend Worthy SAS story
Great real life story of a legend worthy SAS operation. First half of the book is especially gripping. The second half while important to the story was a little long for me. This didn’t stop my overall enjoyment but Important to note while not giving the story away. I read the book when it first came out, but the audible version works well and is easy to listen to.
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- AndrewLen
- 01-08-16
Great read and wonderful performance. Real to life
What made the experience of listening to Bravo Two Zero - 20th Anniversary Edition the most enjoyable?
The fact that I could relate to it having a relative that is in the armed forces
Which character – as performed by Paul Thornley – was your favorite?
The mail Character in the book
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It kept me interested from start to finish.
Any additional comments?
If you like real to life stories that are military related, you will love this book!
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- Anonymous User
- 26-07-22
if you want to know what war is
This book is a retelling of the events, that the author himself participated in- i Iraq for the British special forces sas. Especially the honesty of the author impressed me. Whether he is naming feelings or doubts og telling us about thought processes that led to a certain decision it is breathtaking to be on the "inside" of this operation. mcnab is a formidable writer - both of fiction and this non fiction
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- Alejandro
- 10-07-22
Even better in audible.
I read this book probably 20 years ago as a young teenage boy, probably 14 or 15. I joined the US Marines at 19 and served in Iraq. I have a strong appreciation for what these guys went through and really enjoyed this book.
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- Shaun L
- 23-04-22
excellent, better than the movie
excellent- better than the movie and even the book. I really enjoyed the additional content at the end.
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- George
- 01-03-22
Horrible accent
As an American lost 20 percent of content. Gave up after 10 minutes. Waste of money.
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- troy l miller
- 05-02-22
Addicting
This story is so addicting it brought me to investigating other military books. This was so compelling it changed my thoughts about military biographies.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-04-20
It's amazing what a human body can endure.
It is even more amazing what a well-trained psyche can stand and cope with. This story is told in selfperspective by the author and gives us a perspective on hardships and wars. Fantastic story that takes you from a tough but easy going existence through hell and kicks out the devil for being too messy, and then back home.
The book touches your feelings right down to the soul. Andy Mcnab and his lads is one hell of a bunch who has the ability to overcome the most desperate of situations with training, intelligence and pure will.
In short: listen to it, it was a blast.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-02-19
betta git a brew on
read the book first then listened to it absolutely incredible like listening to a movie
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- Court N.
- 18-12-18
Unbelievable Events
Not enough stars for the events!
This should be a mainstay for anyone who have interest in the MILITARY.