Undercover War

By: Harry McCallion

Narrated by: Colin Mace

When British troops first deployed to Northern Ireland in 1969 to keep apart rioting factions of loyalists and nationalists, they could not have known that they were being drawn into the longest campaign in the British Army's history, a battle against the threat of a new rising force - the Provisional Irish Republican Army.

While patrols, vehicle bombs and incendiary speeches are the defining memories of the Troubles, the real war was fought out of sight and out of mind. For 30 years, Britain's Special Forces waged a ferocious, secretive struggle against a ruthless and implacable enemy.

Harry McCallion's deep experience across the theatre of Northern Ireland offers a unique insight into nearly every major military action and operation in the Province. Having served seven tours with the Parachute Regiment, undergone selection for the 14 Intelligence Company, completed six years with the SAS - including two tours with their anti-terrorism team - and received two commendations for bravery during service with the Royal Ulster Constabulary, there are few more qualified to tell this astonishing story.

This book is his blistering account of the history of Britain's war against the IRA between 1970 and 1998. From new insights into high-profile killings and riveting accounts of enemy contact, to revelations about clandestine missions and the strategies used in combating a merciless enemy, Undercover War is the definitive inside story of the battle against the IRA, one of the most dangerous and effective terrorist organisations in recent history.

©2020 Harry McCallion (P)2020 Bonnier Books UK

Informative

Good history of the troubles from the British action conducted by special forces. The reader is easy to listen too.

In-depth telling of the Troubles in Northern Ireland

Tells the story of Det 14th intelligence company and SAS troops and there fight against the Provisional IRA is very illuminating on what occurred.

An excellent history of special forces actions in N Ireland

This book provides an excellent overview of the actions of the Special Air Service (SAS) and reconnaissance detachments in Northern Ireland during the “Troubles.” Written by an actual member, the author is uniquely placed to provide a first hand vantage point for the day to day duties these men and women performed and it clears up many of the specious claims made by those members (and supporters) of the various republican and loyalist terrorist groups.

Finally, the narrator does a superb job of reading this audiobook.

Awesome comprehensive piece of IRA history

Awesome & comprehensive in IRA history and British efforts to quash their ruthless and bloody efforts

Surprisingly good

As a late baby boomer and having grown and lived almost half my life listening to news about the “Troubles” I never bothered to look into it more closely.

McCallion’s work really made it come to life. Professionals in a professional army.

Highly recommend