Short description
In this work, Mike Curtis, describes his gruelling experiences in the Falklands and his SAS operations - the first in Iraq where he spent several weeks behind enemy lines; and the second in Bosnia where he worked closely with all factions and led a protection team for visiting heads of state.
Long description
Mike Curtis, a former coal miner and likely Welsh rugby international, served with 2 Para in the Falklands before going on to join the SAS. In this book Curtis, describes his gruelling experiences in the Falklands and some of his SAS operations. Curtis talks about Goose Green, the first land battle of the Falklands conflict. The outcome there was to set the tone for the remainder of the war, affect international opinion, and morale and determination of both armies. The first of his SAS operations that Curtis details took place in Iraq where he spent several weeks behind enemy lines. The second, in Bosnia, Curtis found himself working closely with all factions and leading a protection team guarding visiting heads of state.
Review
Born and bred in the Welsh valleys, Mike Curtis followed his schoolmates down the pit at the age of 16. He applied to join the Parachute regiment in 1979 to break out of a life in the coalmines and enlisted in 2 Para. Close Quarter Battle follows his career, serving in Northern Ireland and the Falklands war, the severe 'selection' for the SAS which he joined in 1986, then subsequent missions in Iraq and Bosnia. An entertaining, detailed and colourful account of military action all over the world which makes a great read. (Kirkus UK)