Brothers in Arms: Real War. True Friends. Unlikely Heroes.

Brothers in Arms is a darkly funny, shockingly honest account of a soldier's tour of Afghanistan, the brutal reality of war, and the bonds of friendship that can never be destroyed. Geraint (Gez) Jones was sitting in Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, with his four closest friends, all junior NCOs and combat-hardened infantrymen. They fight furiously, are pushed to their limits, and are hampered by the chain of command. Gez starts to wonder what the point of it all is, and the bombs they uncover on patrol are replaced the next day.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 16 May 2019
\n Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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Brothers in Arms is a captivating and unforgettable account of a soldier's tour of Afghanistan, delving into the harsh realities of war and the unbreakable bonds of friendship that withstand the test of time. Written with a darkly humorous tone, the book offers a raw and honest portrayal of the experiences of the protagonist, Gez Jones, and his four closest friends, all junior NCOs and combat-hardened infantrymen.

Set in July 2009, the story unfolds in the backdrop of Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, where the soldiers are constantly reminded of the threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The proximity of the mangled remains of a Jackal vehicle outside their tent serves as a constant reminder of the dangers they face daily. Within days, Gez and his friends join the rest of 3 Platoon, a diverse group of men whom Gez would willingly lay down his life for.

As they engage in fierce battles, pushed to their physical and mental limits, and surrounded by the constant threat of IEDs, Gez begins to question the purpose of their mission. The bombs they uncover on patrol, buried in the sand, are replaced the next day, and the firefights they engage in are mere moments of victory in an unwinnable war. Gez, a true warrior, yearns for something more, but the toll of death and injury starts to take its toll on The Firm, leaving Gez with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a new battle to face.

Through his vivid storytelling, author Geraint (Gez) Jones paints a poignant portrait of his brothers and their Afghan experience, encompassing the exhilarating highs and the many lows. He writes with passion and candor, capturing the essence of the camaraderie and the sacrifices made by these soldiers in the name of freedom. Major Adam Jowett, a bestselling author, praises the book for its gritty and brutal portrayal of men at war, describing it as "raw and real" and "brilliant." Tom Marcus, another acclaimed author, also commends the book, stating that it is "a gritty, brutal book about men at war. Raw and real. Brilliant."

Brothers in Arms is a testament to the resilience and strength of human bonds, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military and the toll that war takes on both the soldiers and their loved ones. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of modern warfare and the human cost of conflict.

\n Weight: 642g\n
Dimension: 233 x 154 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529000405\n \n