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    Hi guys,
    Doug has come up trumps and placed a new link on the advert. Sacked that bloody site, don't know why we used them.
    Back to common sense.
    All books ordered today in the post including yours Ovidio, so you can relax and have a good read
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

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    Yes, already received the mail info that it has been shipped. Thanks!
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    I have read this book now. It is an easy to read book, the kind of which you can pick up and put down without losing track. The beginning and end are more reference information about the L42 and L96, and as such, to more informed readers, more of a revision than enlightenment. However, the main section of the book, and the purpose of the book, consists of the personal accounts. These are the bits I read first, before finishing with the beginning and end. The personal accounts are an eye opener into how ill prepared the Britishicon Army were with regards to sniping, WW2 all over again. It also shows that real 'sniping' didn't occur in vast quantities during the conflict, but was more ad hoc, if at all.

    The book also highlights the battle for South Georgia and the opening battle by NP8901 when the invasion occurred. These two actions perhaps standout as much for the lack of formal recognition for the participants as they do for the fierce fight put up by the defenders.

    A good coffee table book and useful addition to any collection of sniper rifles or equipt. The fact it funds charities is a nice touch.

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    Roy,

    Thanks for that summary. It is as you say a charity book, and today Frank and I gave our first amount to SAMA on the first anniversary week of the battle for the Falkland Islands, with the ABF Museum recieving their initial sum by the end of the week.

    Exactly as you said, the interesting feature throughout when I interviewed those who were trained snipers during the war, was that the commanders of each Regiment, didn't really know how to utilise such a fantastic and highly trained resource, on geographical ground that cried out for work by these highly trained individuals.

    It also flagged up, the total lack the Gurkhas had for trained snipers, and who were being trianed by a seconded SAS Officer on the way down south on board ship. Their frustration is evident, when they were issued the L42A1 rifle but also given an L1A1 as well. You can only imagine the weight of equipment ammo, Platoon mortars/7.62 link etc plus personal equipment that needed to be carried on their backs.

    The two interviews that presented the biggest challenge were indeed the Gurkha sniper and the Argentinian sniper on Mount Longdon.

    Thanks for your kind words on the book, certainly a different experience for me, as my past book writing for the Airborne Assault Museum charity of which I am the Fund raising Trustee, has in the past been about BING The Parachuting Dog who saved hundreds of lives attached to the 13th Battalion, and Mertyl The Parachuting Chicken, who parachuted into battle inside the smock of its owner, Lt Pat Glover, both true stories and now sold out, raising a lot for the museum.

    We have done a limited edition on this book. Hope those that want one have theirs on the way.
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

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    Here it is!!!
    Gil, thank you for the book and for the personal message. I really appreciate it!
    Next read!

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    Glad you got it mate in one piece and shows the posties are doing their best in these difficult times, albeit the corners look like they have taken a couple of strikes or is that the image?
    Good to hear your feedback when you have the time.
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    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

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    Corners are ok. It’s the picture. I’ll be glad to oblige.
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    snipers down south--tried to order in USA

    Quote Originally Posted by Gil Boyd View Post
    Hi guys,
    Doug has come up trumps and placed a new link on the advert. Sacked that bloody site, don't know why we used them.
    Back to common sense.
    All books ordered today in the post including yours Ovidio, so you can relax and have a good read
    Hi Gil,

    I tried to order your book and was quoted by Frank for shipping to the USAicon, problem is that when I tried to checkout on the site , it doesn't accept anything other than a UKicon address (zipcode) Can I paypal you with the correct postage to the USA or is there another way to get this book? I am truly looking forward to it. Thanks for your help.

    Scott

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    Scott,
    Things have changed in the last week due to serious issues with Paypal, so it is a direct payment into a bank account now.
    If you go back on the simplesite and order again stating its going to the U.S Frank will tell you how much in addition. He is doing the posting at the moment.
    Gil
    'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA

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