Behind Enemy Lines: An Australian SAS Solider in Vietnam

by Terry O'Farrell

This personal account of Terry O'Farrell's career as an SAS soldier vividly captures not only the military actions of his time in Vietnam, but the human aspects of surviving the intense selection process and training to dealing with the ever-present fear of combat. The horrors of long tense stretches on patrol in the jungle and being caught by surprise by the enemy are recounted. Also included are colorful tales of experiences off the battlefied—the larrakin pranks during training and the friendships that form between soldiers.

Genres: War, Memoir, History, Military Fiction, Biography

264 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2001

Reviews

[Kim Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Book, Great man in real life!

[Nadir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though the first third of this book is the typical bio-piece about the author's childhood and entry into the military, the portions dealing with his service in Vietnam are highly detailed and offer significant insight into the roles and missions (and dangers!) of long range patrols that were, man-for-man, some of the most effective units in Vietnam.

[Douglas · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 Stars

[Keith]

Interesting insight of the Australian involvement in the Vietnam war.