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• Irene Evans

  This book is quite simply delightful. It tells the story of the author's time serving with the British Army both during and after the Cold War, and had me thoroughly absorbed by its warmth, honesty and the passion with which experiences are shared by a writer who has an unique style of expressing himself. Packed with accounts covering a wide range of subjects and sharing his experiences and adventures around the world, just makes this an absorbing and fascinating reading experience. What I particularly like is the way he talks about others such as Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Gurkhas, and the interesting people he met during his career. There are also his candid accounts on sensitive topics such as why the Falklands and Bosnian wars were fought, the various roles of the British Army, concerns he holds over Britain's defence spending, his views on austerity and government decisions, and his frankness and courage when addressing geopolitical tensions and future British military capabilities. Beginning in 1976 and ending in 2000, Royal Engineer is a fantastic read. His wide-ranging knowledge is particularly impressive so definitely one for past and present members of the British Armed Forces, historians and book lovers alike.

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