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Daily Express - Friday December 20, 2024

"When our nation must turn to war, we turn to warriors like Leif Bangsboll to carry the fight to our enemy. Consistent with his Viking ancestry, in this detailed recounting we see the warrior’s journey through the adventures and tragedies that war throws at those in the brawl. Read Onward to Valhalla (revised title: An OSS Secret Agent Behind Enemy Lines) and remember those we have a duty to never forget."
General Jim Mattis, United States Marines (Ret.) and 26th Secretary of Defense

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Soldier Magazine - November 2024

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I always look forward to a new book by Brendan O’Carroll. His latest R Patrol, Long Range Desert Group is his ninth on those who led the way 84 years ago. When Bagnold founded the Long Range Patrol (fore runner to the LRDG) it was comprised of troops from New Zealand. Those chosen were split into 3 patrols R, T, W. This is the story of R and the first to be dedicated to one of the patrols. Apart from being wonderfully researched and written, all Brendan’s books link us to the past and R Patrol is no different. His conversations and correspondence with the veterans allow us to hear the voices of those who served. Let’s deal the basics, 253 pages and 310 photographs, art and maps some of which will be new to even the most dedicated LRDG enthusiast. It is broken down into 15 chapters and 3 appendices. Even if you have not read any of Brendan’s previous books, he starts by explaining the history of the LRDG and their formation in June 1940. Subsequent chapters focus on their early.. Read more
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