On the Frontline: True Stories of Outstanding Bravery by British Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan

by Nigel Cawthorne

After the horrors of 9/11, the British armed forces were called upon to by the government to engage new enemies in faraway lands. Royal Marines led British troops into Afghanistan in 2002 to oust the Taliban and scatter al-Qaeda. Then in March 2003, again it was the Royal Marines who kicked off the Second Gulf War with an assault in southern Iraq to pave the way for the removal from power of the brutal Saddam Hussein. Since then, the men and women of the British forces have been routinely exposed to mortal danger. Some of the most inspiring stories of courage stem from individual acts of rescue of one wounded soldier by another. On the Frontline tells a story of modern bravery and devotion to duty.

Genres: History, War

280 pages, Hardcover

First published February 4, 2008

About the author

Nigel Cawthorne is an Anglo-American writer of fiction and non-fiction, and an editor. He has written more than 80 books on a wide range of subjects and has contributed to The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph Daily Mail and The New York Times. He has appeared on television and BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

Many of Nigel Cawthorne's books are compilations of popular history, without footnotes, references or bibliographies. His own web site refers to a description of his home as a "book-writing factory" and says, "More than half my books were commissioned by publishers and packagers for a flat fee or for a for a reduced royalty".

One of his most notable works was Taking Back My Name, an autobiography of Ike Turner, with whom he spent a number of weeks working with him on, taking up residence in Turner's house. The book caused much controversy, resulting in court cases for three years following its release.

Cawthorne currently lives in Bloomsbury, London with his girlfriend and son, Colin (born 1982).

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was OK.

[Louise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok good insight into the true events of this war though it felt like a log book at times listing equipment not as emotionally gripping as i had hoped though real compassion for such brave men.