Behind Enemy Lines

Name: Behind Enemy Lines
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781865085906
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An Australian SAS soldier in Vietnam

By Terry O'Farrell

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Behind Enemy Lines by Terry O'Farrell is a gripping account of daring missions and covert operations during wartime. The book provides a first-hand perspective on the strategies, challenges, and adrenaline-fueled experiences faced by soldiers conducting crucial tasks deep in enemy territory. Offering an insightful look into military history and the elements of surprise and bravery, it vividly captures the resilience of those involved.
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This compelling history and military narrative may appeal to you if you're intrigued by real-life espionage stories or enjoy accounts of bravery and strategy during wartime. The book offers a gripping exploration of clandestine operations, providing a detailed look into the lives of those who infiltrated enemy territory.

Terry O'Farrell's personal account of his career as an SAS soldier vividly captures not only the military actions of his time in Vietnam, but the human aspects of soldiering - from surviving the intense selection process and training, to dealing with the ever- present fear of combat.

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With his observant eye, Terry O'Farrell's personal account of his career as an SAS soldier vividly captures not only the military actions of his time in Vietnam, but the human aspects of soldiering — from surviving the intense selection process and training, to dealing with the ever-present fear of combat. Behind Enemy Lines offers a first-hand insight into the mind of a young SAS soldier.

Terry relives the long, tense stretches on patrol in the jungle, ears ever-alert to the sounds of the surrounding terrain and being caught by surprise and sudden contact with the enemy. He also entertains his readers with colourful tales of his experiences off the battlefield — the "larrakin pranks" during training, visits to Mama San and her girls, and the friendship and mutual trust that forms between soldiers.

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Behind Enemy Lines by Terry O'Farrell has been praised for its vivid depiction of infantry life, balancing humour with the harsh realities of war. The anecdotes of pranks and their consequences add a comic relief that makes the book engaging and reflective of soldiers' experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781865085906

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2001

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 264

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Military Non-Fiction Terry O'Farrell

About the Author

Terry O'Farrell enlisted in the Australian Army when the war in Viet Nam started gathering momentum. He completed two combat tours of Viet Nam as an SAS soldier and went on 40 patrols behind enemy lines as a forward scout, a patrol signaller and eventually as a patrol commander, and was wounded twice. Following Vietnam he remained in the Army rising through the ranks to Major. Terry now lives in Perth with his wife and four children.