The ‘Bullet Magnet’, Mick Flynn, Recalls A Firefight With The Taleban In 2006 -- Times Online
If the crossing turned out to be as dangerous as it looked, it was better if I led from the front. I always get a buzz out of going first.
There wasn’t even a squeak of birdsong. The silence was setting off all my alarm bells. In a war zone, a close, brooding silence like the one we had now is a strong combat indicator. It means the locals have cleared out. All my instincts and training told me we were taking an almighty risk.
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My Comment: This story comes from a book that is to be published this week. If this story is any indication, I suspect the rest of the book will be captivating reading.