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Marine A

The Truth About the Murder Conviction

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Marine A

By: Alexander Blackman
Narrated by: Jake Wood
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For the first time, a blistering, highly charged account from the man known as 'Marine A' who was at the centre of the controversial murder of a wounded Taliban fighter. His case led to an unprecedented wave of public support which raised over £800,000 to fund his appeal. The nerve-shredding situations Sgt. Blackman operated within, under sustained attack for long periods, living in the unrelenting horror of a theatre of war, took their toll mentally and physically.

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Loved this read and listen. Very honest and gripping. I followed and signed the petition for the release of CS Blackman. Good on you sir. Live a fruitful and fulfilling life daily with your wonderful wife

Very good read

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As a veteran myself battling my own mental demons I can relate to Sgt Blackman on many things! The feeling of being let down by the MOD a story many of us feel. I felt I knew Al even though I have never actually met him and I'm so pleased he has come out of all this with his head held high.

My only criticism is not aimed at the story but more the narrator. I wish they had someone who had served narrate the story as many of the military names given to things or places served were pronounced incorrectly which unless you served you would not notice but its something that did annoy me.

I would certainly recommend this to all those interested in the struggles many go through after giving our all to our country.

Lastly to Claire, I know she won't see this but what an absolutely amazing person you are, steadfast throughout I salute you, God bless.

As real as it gets

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Always with you Royal! It's great to hear life is good again you deserve it.

Epic story.

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Great insight into this particularly difficult time for our armed forces and great to hear it told from his point of view. The only thing that let this audio version down it that the narrator, in places miss pronounces a variety of military terminology. Maybe most wont notice but after 17 years in it just takes the edge of an otherwise fantastic book.

Fantastic listen

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An incredibly honest insight into colour Sergeant Al B
lackmans life. To date, including the outrageous murder conviction handed down to him by the MOD court-martial and Jeff Blackett.
Typical of our political system to dishonour members of the armed forces and sacrifice them to satisfy the snowflake armchair critics and media.
A fantastic book clearly written from the heart of a genuinely decent soldier who was only doing his job under extreme circumstances in a situation that only a small percentage of people could even begin to comprehend.
I wish Al Blackman and his wife all the very best for the future.

A brave and honest account from Royal Marine colour Sergeant Al Blackman.

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