Sunday Bloody Sunday

A Soldier's War in Northern Ireland, Rhodesia, Mozambique and Iraq

De: Gregory Michael Budd, Jake Harper-Ronald

Narrado por: Pat Devon

Gold is forged in fire.

Men in the furnace of adversity… Step into the extraordinary life of Jake Harper-Ronald, a man whose childhood dream of becoming a soldier led him on an unparalleled journey.

In 1966, he fulfilled his ambition as a conscript in the Royal Rhodesia Regiment, only to embark on a series of adventures that most soldiers can only imagine.

From early days in the elite Parachute Regiment in the UK to his pivotal role as the official photographer during the infamous 'Bloody Sunday' in Northern Ireland, Jake's path was one of courage and resilience.

He left an indelible mark on history, capturing iconic moments through his lens that still resonate today. Returning to Rhodesia in 1974, Jake's journey continued with the ultra-tough SAS and Selous Scouts.

His daring cross-border raids and contributions as a professional soldier showcased his unwavering commitment.

Despite facing the trials of combat, he persevered, transitioning to a top-secret Special Branch callsign and later joining Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation.

Jake's remarkable story unfolded further as he operated as an intelligence agent for global powers such as South Africa, Britain, and the US.

His path was not without challenges; accusations of treason led to his time in solitary confinement at Goromonzi Detention Centre.

Undeterred, he emerged from adversity, and in 1989, MI6 enlisted his expertise to train and lead militias combating Renamo in Mozambique.

His efforts were so impactful that his Special Forces unit was integrated into Mozambique's National Army.

Witnessing the harrowing realities of Mozambique, Jake's journey came full circle as he returned to Zimbabwe and ventured into the private security sector and onto private military contracting in Iraq.

Despite his health declining, his resolve remained unshaken until his passing in 2007 at age 59.

Immerse yourself in an incredible narrative of bravery, sacrifice, and tenacity as 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' chronicles his awe-inspiring life.

©2009 Gregory Michael Budd (P)2024 Patrick Devenish

Incredible life story

I really enjoyed this story. Mr Ronald had quite the life story from Ireland to Rhodesia to Iraq.

amazing life

Mlitary history of the Rhodesian conflict with the Northern Ireland troubles and the war in the bush of Mozambique.

What a great Man and a AMAZING STSTORSTORY

As somebody who is a military history enthusiast as well. I loved this book. I have read another book called the Bush war. By, a man named Andy, it was a good start into the stories of rhodesia and Mozambique. I stumbled across this book. As I was looking for more rhodesian stories to be heard, this story fill that and more. I highly suggest this to anybody who's into special forces history and not overall history, but history of an individual. I loved every chapter, and every story in this book was like reading. We few or the operator I will always highly suggest this book. Furthermore, I plan on purchasing a paper or hard back. Copy to keep at home.Please get this book if you yourself are a history fan for I don't know any other Warrior who's had a life quite like his. The amount of detail he goes in regarding the war and his life and what happened afterwards is so important.

Great book but poor reader

unfortunately the readers need to emphasise "a" in most words throughout yhis book was, annoying.