Thirty plus years later looking back, I have to admit my time in the army was some of the best years of my life. It wasn’t because I liked it. There sure was nothing to like about losing comrades, missing loved ones. We liked it because we were young, hungry and full of life. We all were, we were a brotherhood. Choggie Burgers, Egg banjo’s, the first fag after a BFT, the smell of Swarfega, reveille, standing orders, Gas, Gas, Gas. Isn't it strange how a few words can trigger a flashback, right back to the days of Blanco and carbolic soap for some. Looking back, I get enormous satisfaction from pretty much all of it. Those memories will never fade. Only those who’ve served will understand.
I just love Clive Wards books and still use army talk at home and in my day time job in the Police force. Some understand and some don't. But overall it brought back some fond memories of my time as a Sapper. I definitely recommended it. Best wishes Sean ex RE Sapper 🇬🇧
Well done Wardi. I'll have to get the next instalment. Cos you nailed it again mate. Even after my 40plus years as a civvie I see myself in your books. No civvy should read these books cos it will dumbfounded them.