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      Double Crossed: A Code of Honour, A Complete Betrayal

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      The Sunday Times Bestseller that inspired BBC drama Danny BoyAt the age of 23, Brian Wood was thrust into the front line in Iraq, in the infamous Battle of Danny Boy.

      The Sunday Times Bestseller that inspired BBC drama Danny Boy

      At the age of 23, ...

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      Product ID:9780753559116
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Double Crossed
      Subtitle:A Code of Honour, A Complete Betrayal
      Authors:Author: Brian Wood
      Page Count:336
      Subjects:Autobiography: historical, political and military, Autobiography: historical, political & military, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Iraq War
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      The Sunday Times Bestseller that inspired BBC drama Danny BoyAt the age of 23, Brian Wood was thrust into the front line in Iraq, in the infamous Battle of Danny Boy.

      The Sunday Times Bestseller that inspired BBC drama Danny Boy

      At the age of 23, Brian Wood was thrust into the front line in Iraq, in the infamous Battle of Danny Boy. Ambushed, he led a charge across open ground with insurgents firing at just five soldiers. On his return, he was awarded the Military Cross.

      But Brian''s story had only just begun. Struggling to re-integrate into family life, he suffered from PTSD. Then, five years later, a letter arrived: it summoned him to give evidence at the Al-Sweady Inquiry into allegations of war crimes by British soldiers during the Iraq invasion of 2003.

      After years of public shame, Brian took the stand and delivered a powerful testimony, and following the tense inquiry room scenes, justice was finally served. Phil Shiner, the lawyer who made the false accusations, was struck off and stripped of an honorary doctorate.

      In this compelling memoir, Brian speaks powerfully and movingly about the three battles in his life, from being ambushed with no cover, to the mental battle to adjust at home, to being falsely accused of hideous war crimes. It''s a remarkable and dark curve which ends with his honour restored but, as he says, it was too little, too late.


      Imprint Name:Virgin Books
      Publisher Name:Ebury Publishing
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2021-05-13

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      Weight236 g
      Dimensions127 × 196 × 24 mm