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Dan Darkes served two tours of Afghanistan with the Grenadier Guards. He was injured during his second deployment, which led to his discharge from the army. 

You can find him on instagram: @dan_darkes

Geraint's books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B06XTKLWBM

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Stephen Fisher is a freelance archaeologist and historian specialising in 20th century maritime warfare. He is the author of Sword Beach: The Untold Story of D-Day's Forgotten Victory

You can find Stephen on twitter @seaspitfires and instagram @stephenfisheruk

Stephen's book is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sword-Beach-Untold-Forgotten-Victory-ebook/dp/B0CGWRN4H3

Geraint's books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B06XTKLWBM

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THE AUDIO ON THIS EPISODE IS NOT UP TO OUR USUAL STANDARDS (OUR FAULT, NOT THE GUEST'S).  WE APOLOGISE FOR THIS, AND PROMISE YOU THAT DESPITE OUR ABSOLUTE LACK OF TECH SKILLS, THE EPISODE IS A BANGER!

Tip Cullen served in the Royal Marines Commandos for 30 years. In Part 2 of his interview we follow Tip's service from the Iraq Invasion of 2003 to his retirement, and career as an actor.

Watch Tip in action on the screen in the feature film Sunray: Fallen Soldier. Find out where you can watch it here: https://sunrayfilm.com/

Signed copies of Geraint's latest book, Voices of Victory, and other titles are available here: www.geraintjonesmedia.com You can also find it in most supermarkets, and the usual stores like Amazon, Waterstones, and WHSmiths.

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THE AUDIO ON THIS EPISODE IS NOT UP TO OUR USUAL STANDARDS (OUR FAULT, NOT THE GUEST'S).  WE APOLOGISE FOR THIS, AND PROMISE YOU THAT DESPITE OUR ABSOLUTE LACK OF TECH SKILLS, THE EPISODE IS A BANGER!

Tip Cullen served in the Royal Marines Commandos for 30 years. In Part 1 of his interview we follow Tip's service from Northern Ireland in the late 80s to the Iraq Invasion of 2003. Part 2 will be released May 30th.

Tip now has a career in acting, and plays the lead role in Sunray: Fallen Soldier. Find out where you can watch it here: https://sunrayfilm.com/

Signed copies of Geraint's latest book, Voices of Victory, and other titles are available here: www.geraintjonesmedia.com

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THE AUDIO ON THIS EPISODE IS NOT UP TO OUR USUAL STANDARDS (OUR FAULT, NOT THE GUEST'S).  WE APOLOGISE FOR THIS, AND PROMISE YOU THAT DESPITE OUR ABSOLUTE LACK OF TECH SKILLS, THE EPISODE IS A BANGER!

Chris Binch served with the 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment on operations in Northern Ireland, Sierra Leone, and the Balkans, and worked extensively on the private security circuit. He is now a firefighter and host of The Old Para Podcast, which you can find here: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4oHlVmxAjog1Dz6BDByNfQ

Geraint's new book, Voices of Victory, is available to order here:

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voices-Victory-Powerful-eye-witness-accounts/dp/1035070049

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THE AUDIO ON THIS EPISODE IS NOT UP TO OUR USUAL STANDARDS (OUR FAULT, NOT THE GUEST'S).  WE APOLOGISE FOR THIS, AND PROMISE YOU THAT DESPITE OUR ABSOLUTE LACK OF TECH SKILLS, THE EPISODE IS A BANGER!

Carl Williams grew up in a military family and joined the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment in 2003. During his second tour of Iraq Carl was stationed at Basra Palace, which came under daily attack in a summer of heavy fighting. Eventually the British soldiers were ordered to leave the city after a cease fire was agreed with the enemy - a decision that many of the soldiers disagree with to this day. 

If you would like to share the stories of your own operations, please drop us a message on instagram: @warstorypodcast

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Despite a turbulent upbringing, Andrew Williams enlisted in the Parachute Regiment at just 16. Deployed to the deadly frontlines of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2006, he confronted the brutal realities of warfare, engaging in some of the most intense combat witnessed by the British Army since the Korean War. After his military service, Andrew transitioned into domestic counter-intelligence and spent over a decade as a high-risk security consultant, navigating some of the world’s most dangerous and unpredictable environments. 

Andy's book, Beyond the Dropzone is available here (including audiobook): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Drop-Zone-Paratroopers-Story-ebook/dp/

Gez's books are available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Geraint-Jones/author/

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Lee West is a former Royal Marines Commando, adventurer and author. On today's episode we discuss his first deployment to Baghdad, Iraq in 2006.

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Connect with Lee on Twitter/ X: @Royal_Marine_LW
Instagram: @l.g._west
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8GOvPZ59K1s3qsFl33MdMA

Lee's books are available at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B07BJCP3SX/allbooks

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Former Royal Marine Commando officer and filmmaker James Glancy joins us to discuss his latest release: 'AFGHANISTAN - The greatest foreign policy disaster since Vietnam'

Out NOW on Substack at Outpost Studios: http://outpoststudios.net

Connect with James on Instagram: @jaglancy
On X (Twitter): @jaglancy

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JOHN NICHOL served in the Royal Air Force for fifteen years. On active duty during the first Gulf War in 1991, his Tornado bomber was shot down during a mission over Iraq. Captured, tortured and held as a prisoner of war, John was paraded on television, provoking worldwide condemnation and leaving one of the most enduring images of the conflict. John is the bestselling co-author of Tornado Down and author of many highly acclaimed epics, including Spitfire, Lancaster and Tornado, all of which were Sunday Times bestsellers. He has made a number of TV documentaries with Second World War veterans, written for national newspapers and magazines, and is a widely quoted commentator on military affairs. John's latest book, The Unknown Warrior, is out now.

Tickets to John's theatre tour: https://www.nlp-ltd.com/john-nichols-the-unknown-warrior/

Order The Unknown Warrior: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Warrior-Personal-Journey-Heart-Generation/dp/1398509442/

John's website: https://www.johnnichol.com/

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