The Cold War was a hot war for the SAS in the Middle East and Africa. This is an untold story that provides unique insight into how the SAS were employed during the Cold War. – Very Highly Recommended

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Firetrench

...the third and final 'stand-alone' personal and highly revealing account by a former Second-in-Command of C Squadron SAS's (Special Air Service) operations during the Cold War.

Journal of Counterterrorism & Homeland Security International

The author also shares a lot of personal–so to speak–biographical elements with the readers, which makes his books even more human and lifelike...worth reading for academics, members of the armed and law enforcement forces, and anyone interested in a lesser-known period of SAS activity.

Terrorism & Political Violence

Graham is a terrific storyteller, writing in a journalistic style. His tales of combat are those of an authentic cold warrior fighting on the front lines of a proxy war. His perspective is personal and focused on his work, though he detours into an extended opinion of how the British let down Rhodesia after Margaret Thatcher was asked to help and refused. Fighting communists was Graham’s life for twelve years, so it is unsurprising how much he hates them, but he shows little understanding of the conflict beyond the stark realities of war. For those interested in small unit combat operations in Africa, this is a very good read.

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Beating Tsundoku

The continuing exploits of Michael (Mick) Graham and his Troop, Sierra 17, in the Rhodesian bush wars. This time in conjunction with the Portuguese forces operating within Angola and Mozambique targeting the forces of FRELIMO and RENAMO. Sierra 17 spent time in teaching conventional paratroopers trained for a more European war in the arts of fighting in the bush. Importantly they taught to a very receptive audience how to move silently, track your enemy and be able to hit hard and effectively. Both terrorist groups were waging their war against the Portuguese colonies with the aid of China in the main, but also Russia.

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Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)