Author: Lt Col (Ret.) Ray Lane
An inspiring story of a bomb disposal officer and his extraordinary life journey that offers insight into modern warfare and the psychological resilience required in the face of immense danger.
Synopsis
On a gloomy Sunday afternoon at the height of the Troubles, rookie bomb disposal officer Ray Lane was called to the Border to defuse a 1,000kg bomb planted by the IRA. This was the beginning of an extraordinary career.
From 10 beer kegs filled to the brim with explosives, to fiendish homemade devices designed to maim and murder, Ray’s job was the very definition of hazardous.
Developing unparalleled skills in wartime diplomacy, he went on to spend perilous stints on the front line of conflicts in Bosnia, Lebanon, Afghanistan and Ukraine. He witnessed the horrors of war up close and was left with deep personal scars.
From the darkest depths of humanity to the pinnacle of bravery, this gripping memoir explores the nature of warfare, duty and the courage and mental strength it takes to be the person who overrides every natural human instinct and walks towards a 1,000kg bomb.
Publisher: Gill
ISBN: 9781804580561
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 357 g
Dimensions: 233 x 151 x 21 mm
Available at Amazon – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Only-Soldier-Knows-Defence-Forces/dp/1804580562
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