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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.

©2019 Sergeant Alexander Blackman (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Afghan & Iraq Wars Military Military & War Political Science Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government War Thought-Provoking Inspiring
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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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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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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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Always with you Royal! It's great to hear life is good again you deserve it.

Epic story.

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The story of Marine A is very interesting and enlightening but this audiobook is ruined by the narrator and whoever edited the recording.
There is at least one part of the book where the narrator starts reading an sentence and part way through it stops, briefly goes silent and then starts a new sentence leaving the first one incomplete.
There are also many occasions where the same sentence is restarted part way through - lazy editing.
I assume that it was the authors choice not to narrate his book but it would help if there was some involve who had a modicum of knowledge of the military to assist. The narrator mispronounces numerous place names and many simple military terms and names that detract from the story.
Casevac (Casualty Evacuation) was pronounced case-vac, Corps (Reference to the Royal Marines) was pronounced corpse amongst many other terms.
I enjoyed the story but did not enjoy the way it was read.

Interesting book spoilt by the narrator

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