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Four Flags, the Odyssey of a Professional Soldier Part 2 - Rhodesian Security Forces 1979-80, South African Defence Force 1981-83 (Paperback)
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Four Flags, the Odyssey of a Professional Soldier Part 2 - Rhodesian Security Forces 1979-80, South African Defence Force 1981-83 (Paperback)
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Dave Barr knew from 12 years old he wanted to be a Marine.
Following a series of menial jobs - including working at a shoe
shiner in a barber's shop and in service stations - at 17 he joined
the Marines before shipping out to Vietnam. This was his dream come
true - flying as a helicopter gunner - and he ended the war with an
impressive 57 Air Medals, one Air Medal for every 20 combat
missions. After leaving the Marines, like many veterans, Dave found
it hard to hold down a good job and stay out of trouble. It was
then that he read about Israel. Always looking for a rush, Dave
learnt to skydive before deciding to take his chances - emigrating
illegally to Israel. He was inducted into the Israeli Army and then
the Paratroopers, where the training was difficult - involving long
tough marches, as well as learning Hebrew. After serving his time,
he left Israel - and back in the USA, Dave was stuck in a rut and
ready for his next adventure. This is the second volume of Dave's
memoirs. Just as rich and colourful an account as the first
instalment, the book portrays a professional soldier's view of the
'sharp end' of war. Following on from his time in the Israeli Army
paratroopers, Dave travelled to Rhodesia and fought alongside the
Rhodesian Light Infantry. His next assignment was with the South
African Defence Force in operations in South West Africa and
Angola. Then came the fateful day and near fatal injuries as a
result of a land mine explosion. Almost a year later following 20
operations and Dave was finally allowed back onto active duty and
doing what he did best, being a soldier.
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