The SAS mission conducted behind Iraqi lines is one of the most famous stories of courage and survival in modern warfare. Of the eight members of the SAS regiment who set off, only one escaped capture. This is his story.

Its funny you know, but the story one associates most with this very famous mission is Bravo Two Zero by Andy McNab. Its easy to forget that of all the SAS troops on that mission, it was actually Chris Ryan who managed to survive the incredible trek through country which was hostile in so many senses.

McNab may have stolen a march on Ryan when it comes to telling the story, but Ryan has very neatly managed to tell it from his angle in quite a compelling manner.

Initially feeling like the book was dictated in a rather flat monotone, its obvious Ryan started to get into his story and began relating the tale with enthusiasm. The result is a very easy to read book about his amazing trek through Iraq in times of war.

 Along the way, Ryan sows the seeds of what may or may not have been an early rivalry between himself and McNab, which by all the evidence has continued through to the present day. Both of them writing very readable and entertaining stories about the Special Forces and the uses they find themselves put to when they leave the regiment. 

This book is well worth the read, especially if you are interested in the history of this particular mission, but just as much if you enjoy a good story well told.