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  • The Rescue

  • The True Story of the SAS Mission to Save Hostages from the Taliban
  • By: Andy McNab
  • Narrated by: Colin Mace
  • Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (83 ratings)

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The Rescue

By: Andy McNab
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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Summary

The thrilling retelling of a real-life hostage rescue mission, by SAS hero and million-selling author, Andy McNab.

It is 2012 and in Northern Afghanistan, an international crisis has erupted.

A group of aid workers have been kidnapped by local insurgents and are now hidden in a winding mountain region. After attempts to negotiate a deal with the bandits fail, and with the lives of the hostages hanging in the balance, there is only option...

SAS and Navy SEALs are sent in to find and free them.

The Rescue is the action-packed story of the special forces' attempts to save the hostages from almost certain death. Drawing on classified sources and using his own personal insight into the inner-workings of these units, Andy McNab gives a thrilling account of this incredible mission.

A heart-pounding true story of covert scouting missions, dangerous parachute jumps and fighting to survive in the face of impossible odds, this is the SAS like you've never heard before.

©2023 Andy McNab (P)2023 Welbeck Publishing Group
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it is so fucking good and i makes me fall asleep so quik thx so fun

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Enjoyed this….

I found this story pretty interesting, although a little predictable. Still worth a listen though, lots of action and detail as usual.

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a really good listen ruined in places by the clearly auidable swallowing noises ,from the narrator .
it took the shine off a good listen

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Thorough and gripping

Great insight into SF missions . What they r up against and the teamwork behind the tip of the spear.

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Brilliant

A truly gripping true story showing how brave and courageous our troops are in battle around the globe

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One of his best

Based on true events? Very probably fictionalised somewhat but who cares it was a great listen and a riveting story. Great to hear some new exploits coming out to us. The performance is brilliant especially the use of accents to differentiate the characters. Loved it!

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Great detail

An enjoyable listen. You really feel like you’re in the middle of something that isn’t happening right away so I hope you’re having fun with your day.

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A definate must read/listen

A very enjoyable action packed book with a gripping storyline and well read by the narrator.

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Precise planning of the mission

This book is like the movies but with one difference, it really happened. The elite forces from UK & USA at their best. Grips you from start to finish. Highly recommend this book to anyone, apart from the Tallies of course 😃

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captivating

a truly gripping thriller and a peek behind the closed doors of our special forces

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