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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509864454
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 336
We Were Warriors captures the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Johnny Mercer, a captain in 29 Commando, who completed three challenging tours in Afghanistan. This powerful memoir takes you deep into the conflict as Mercer vividly recounts his experiences during some of the war's most intense fighting in the hotly contested region of northern Nad-E Ali in 2010. As a Joint Fires Controller, he faced the constant threat of ambushes and brutal close-quarter combat where every decision could mean life or death.
With raw honesty, We Were Warriors explores Mercer's commando training and the relentless duties that came with serving in a war torn environment. He shares the heart-wrenching moments of loss, including the tragic death of his closest friend, and the toll that combat takes on those who serve. Mercer’s story is not just about war; it’s a powerful political statement about the need for better care for veterans and their families in the UK.
After his experiences on the front lines, Mercer turned to politics, becoming the MP for Plymouth Moor View in 2015, where he passionately advocated for improvements in veterans’ care. His maiden speech lays bare the sacrifices of his generation, making We Were Warriors a profoundly moving and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in military history, personal sacrifice, or the plight of veterans.
This compelling memoir is laced with wry humour and unflinching reflection, ensuring that you won't be able to put it down as you journey through the life of a true warrior.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509864454
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 336
Description:
A captain in 29 Commando, Johnny Mercer completed three tours of Afghanistan, the final one as the conflict reached a bloody climax in 2010. That summer, in the hotly contested area of northern Nad-E Ali, he experienced some of the heaviest fighting of the war. He was a Joint Fires Controller who went out on patrol twice a day for 7 months, knowing that in an ambush or brutal close quarter combat, his ability to bring down devastating strikes from artillery or the air could make the difference between life and death.
In We Were Warriors he takes us from his commando training to the heat, blood and chaos of battle. With brutal honesty, he describes what it is like to risk your life every day, pushing through the fear that follows watching your friends getting injured and killed. His friend and closest soldier was shot dead next to him, he was left behind on patrol and targeted by the Taliban, and yet he continued to take the fight back to the enemy with a relentless efficiency that came at a high personal cost.
Deeply affected by the inadequate care available for veterans and their families in the United Kingdom, he was inspired to run for Parliament in the hope he could improve their plight. Against all the odds, he was elected as MP of Plymouth Moor View on 7 May 2015 and on 1 June he used his maiden speech to lay bare the sacrifice and commitment of his generation of warriors. Unflinching, passionate and laced with wry humour, We Were Warriors is a compelling read.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509864454
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 336
We Were Warriors captures the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Johnny Mercer, a captain in 29 Commando, who completed three challenging tours in Afghanistan. This powerful memoir takes you deep into the conflict as Mercer vividly recounts his experiences during some of the war's most intense fighting in the hotly contested region of northern Nad-E Ali in 2010. As a Joint Fires Controller, he faced the constant threat of ambushes and brutal close-quarter combat where every decision could mean life or death.
With raw honesty, We Were Warriors explores Mercer's commando training and the relentless duties that came with serving in a war torn environment. He shares the heart-wrenching moments of loss, including the tragic death of his closest friend, and the toll that combat takes on those who serve. Mercer’s story is not just about war; it’s a powerful political statement about the need for better care for veterans and their families in the UK.
After his experiences on the front lines, Mercer turned to politics, becoming the MP for Plymouth Moor View in 2015, where he passionately advocated for improvements in veterans’ care. His maiden speech lays bare the sacrifices of his generation, making We Were Warriors a profoundly moving and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in military history, personal sacrifice, or the plight of veterans.
This compelling memoir is laced with wry humour and unflinching reflection, ensuring that you won't be able to put it down as you journey through the life of a true warrior.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509864454
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 336
Description:
A captain in 29 Commando, Johnny Mercer completed three tours of Afghanistan, the final one as the conflict reached a bloody climax in 2010. That summer, in the hotly contested area of northern Nad-E Ali, he experienced some of the heaviest fighting of the war. He was a Joint Fires Controller who went out on patrol twice a day for 7 months, knowing that in an ambush or brutal close quarter combat, his ability to bring down devastating strikes from artillery or the air could make the difference between life and death.
In We Were Warriors he takes us from his commando training to the heat, blood and chaos of battle. With brutal honesty, he describes what it is like to risk your life every day, pushing through the fear that follows watching your friends getting injured and killed. His friend and closest soldier was shot dead next to him, he was left behind on patrol and targeted by the Taliban, and yet he continued to take the fight back to the enemy with a relentless efficiency that came at a high personal cost.
Deeply affected by the inadequate care available for veterans and their families in the United Kingdom, he was inspired to run for Parliament in the hope he could improve their plight. Against all the odds, he was elected as MP of Plymouth Moor View on 7 May 2015 and on 1 June he used his maiden speech to lay bare the sacrifice and commitment of his generation of warriors. Unflinching, passionate and laced with wry humour, We Were Warriors is a compelling read.