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First into Action

A Dramatic Personal Account of Life Inside the SBS

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This unique, gripping memoir is essential listening for anyone interested in the Special Forces and how they operate.

The Special Boat Service (SBS) has long been the forgotten sibling of British Special Forces, but no longer. Duncan Falconer's grippingly personal memoir finally lifts the lid on life, loss, training and operations in the toughest unit of them all—the SBS.

From joining up as a teenager, through SBS recruitment, training, and operational detachments, First into Action takes us on a journey through the SBS's history, operations and tactics seen through the lens of Duncan Falconer's remarkable story.

The SBS draws its manpower from the Royal Navy and Royal Marine Commando Units, and the Royal Marines are the oldest and most battle-honoured regiment in the world. First into Action is the first Special Boat Services memoir written from the inside.

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As an ex army infantry vet and having served in the troubles, I encountered these bearded mystery men coming in and out of private areas of camps getting into our vehicles in the middle of knowhere but never really knew the story. Like most I assumed SAS or 14 INT, little did we know. Thank you

Superb account of real heroes

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Per Mare Per Terram. By strength and guile. The royal marine family is full of amazing characters who uphold the values and commando spirit.

A very enjoyable listen

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Well written, fantastic narration by the author.
I couldn’t stop listening , exciting , humorous and detailed, by a guy whose been there and done it .
The only one that came close was ‘The killing zone ‘ by Harry Mc Callion .

One of the best

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Loved this and a great book. Very enjoyable and highly recommended to all on Audible

Great book

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Nothing but praise for this book. If only he could have written more or been in the forces for longer to allow for more brilliantly written stories from his time in the SBS! Another book???

Wish it didn’t have to end.

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