Forward into Hell

by Vincent Bramley

Forward Into Hell, written by a soldier from the ranks, is a candid account of the bloody battle for Mount Longdon during the Falklands War. Vincent Bramley describes in shocking detail the 12 hours of brutal man-to-man combat that it took before the Third Battalion Parachute Regiment were able to take the mountain from the Argentine forces. He exposes the effects that the fear of dying and the reality of killing have on the ordinary soldier during the heat of battle. He tells how some men went AWOL, how others (including him) faced their fears and confronted the enemy, and how some went on a vicious killing spree. Bramley's underlying message is that war should be avoided at all costs. But, while wars continue to be fought around the globe, the grim reality of life on the frontline will be fully comprehended by all who read this book.

Genres: Biography, History

305 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2006

Reviews

[Trevor · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting foray into the Falklands War written by a member of the Paras who involved in the fighting.

Unlike some military books which begin with a load of waffling before getting into the war itself, this book starts pretty much with deployment.

It's well written and leaves you wanting more as it chronicles 3 months of deployment.

[MR. S. BEATTIE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truth is more frightening than fiction

If you play war games on a computer you should read this book and know the truth.
If you are a politician who thinks using force rather than diplomacy. You should read this book.
If you are worried about the trivial things in life read this book

[Bob Penfold · Rating 5 out of 5]

As real as it gets... from the horses mouth...