The author is to be commended for the logical and detailed format of the book. The extent of his research is quite evident and it is simply a book you cannot put down. It has the perfect mix of technical descriptions with personal accounts that combine to make it an enjoyable read. I have no reservations recommending this book with the highest of recommendations to all readers both professional or enthusiast organisations and individuals. Honestly this is a great book about an impressive airplane and you won’t be disappointed!
Todd Shugart - The Aviation Enthusiast Book Club

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As a soldier’s story, however, Vining’s memoir often crosses over into social history, offering valuable insights into the ordinary infantryman’s life at war and at home. The underlying societal message shouldn’t be lost either; too many of these men commit suicide, while others feel alienated. Vining brings that out well in his remembrance of Kevin Schranz, who receives co-author status, set alongside his own post-war battles. In the end, this is a sobering book and well worth reading.
Beating Tsundoku

"Overall, it is an interesting book."
The Anglo-Zulu War Historical Society

A remarkable book and very topical following recent events in this tragically war-torn country. Little is known or understood about the events that occurred in Afghanistan since the 1980s - events that led inexorably to the recent disastrous withdrawal from the country by America and her allies. The story is complicated and worth following to understand the sequence of events leading to the present time - events which commenced in 1842 following the three year British occupation of the country. The Afghans rebelled and after forcing the resident British army from Kabul, the entire British force of around 16,000 troops was annihilated as were its thousands of families and servants while attempting to retreat back to India in the depths of a ferocious winter. Recent events commenced with the nine year occupation of the country by the Russians - before they were ignominiously defeated by tribesmen - tribesmen supplied with modern weapons by the Americans delivered through 'neutral' Pakistan... Read more
Dr Adrian Greaves, The Anglo-Zulu War Historical Society