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Double Crossed

A Code of Honour, a Complete Betrayal

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Double Crossed

By: Brian Wood
Narrated by: Simon Darwen, Brian Wood
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Double Crossed by Brian Wood.

At the age of 23, Brian Wood was thrust into the front line in Iraq, in the infamous Battle of Danny Boy. Ambushed, he led a charge across open ground with insurgents firing at just five soldiers. On his return, he was awarded the Military Cross.

But Brian's story had only just begun. Struggling to reintegrate into family life, he suffered from PTSD. Then, five years later, a letter arrived: it summoned him to testify at the Al-Sweady Inquiry into allegations of war crimes by British soldiers during the Iraq invasion of 2003.

After five years of public shame, Brian took the stand, and his powerful testimony led to full vindication. Phil Shiner, the lawyer who made the accusations, was struck off.

In this compelling memoir, Brian speaks powerfully and movingly about the three battles in his life, from being ambushed with no cover, to the mental battle to adjust at home, to being falsely accused of hideous war crimes. It’s a remarkable and dark curve that ends with his honour restored, but, as he says, it was too little, too late.

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The narrator reads so quickly I couldn’t take in half of what he was reading. I had to slow the speed down to 0.9x. I wanted to go slower but then it sounded weird. Found it difficult to listen to.

Lightning fast narrator

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Although Brian joined the army after I had finished my few years of service, Brian joined the battalion of the PWRR which was made up of my old unit, the 3rd Battalion the Queens Regiment. I was extremely proud to hear the true accounts of what Brian and his colleagues had been through and his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. I completely related to what he went through in this very well written book/document. The behavior of the MOD was atrocious, and that in itself should be subject to an investigation. Well done Brian, you are truly courageous and inspirational and I wish you well in what ever you go on to do in the future! Arnold 59

Fellow ex Army Soldier

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shocking to know the real truth, how our heroes are treated and pstd excellent read

first class and an eye opener, shockingly true

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Well written and narrated, mad to think what he has gone through, 10/10 for the book.

What a book

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Really enjoyed this book from start to finish!

Great values and Integrity at its highest.

Honest

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A true story of how the British government will hang thier soldiers to save thier own skin.

excellent read

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Total respect for the Soldiers involved throughout this book and tour of Iraq. When Brian was being grilled by the lawyers it angered me to their line of questions and I couldn't imagine how he kept his composure.

gripped from start to finish

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Like a few other books it always shocks me the level of help the MOD gives our service men, this needs to change.

Great storey with some very interesting facts.

5 Star

Interesting Read

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I know Woody personally and this true account shows what an inspiration he is!

BRILLIANT !

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I can't believe I left it this long to read (listen to) the book. I had the honour of helping Brian and the Friends of the PWRR back in 2015 when they were preparing for their "Ride to Recovery". Little did I know back then what Brian had been through - and was still going through.

The story starts when Brian is young, his childhood and then dives into his military career. I've not had any exposure to the military - and reading about his extreme experiences in combat is an eye opener. Several times it jumped out where equipment he was using had failed him. It's frustrating in civilian life when this happens - but in combat, when a gun or radio fails, puts a crashed office computer into perspective.

His subsequent treatment at the hands of the UK Government and a very public enquiry after what should have been blindingly obvious false allegations is incredible. Having been subject first hand to false allegations and a close family member in Crown Court (unanimously found not guilty), I still fail to see how these are given the light of day with no actual evidence other than the word of a liar(s) when they are clearly fabricated.

A riveting book. Thanks for sharing it Brian.

Shocking treatment of a soldier. A must read.

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