
- 224 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Royal Marines Musicians at War
About this book
"The peerless musicians of the Royal Marines Band Service are no strangers to war, as the Author, Brian Short, himself a musician, reminds us in his book. Brian Short has an engaging style, and sense of humour, combined with a shrewd assessment of his fellow human beings. His description of his training and early years in the Band Service provide a vivid and necessary prelude to what follows, setting the scene and introducing the reader to aspects of life in the Royal Marines Band Service and the Band's experiences at war. From time to time the future existence of Royal Marines Bands is questioned by politicians. They should read this book; perhaps they will come to appreciate what a splendid contribution the Royal Marines Band Service has made to our country, by land and sea, and will continue to do so." **-Major General Julian Thompson Royal Marines** The Royal Marines Band Service are well known for their professional musical performances around the world and at all Royal and major high profile public engagements in the UK. Arguably one of the finest military bands, perhaps they are less well known for their military deployments in war zones around the globe, along with their humanitarian work in times of need. These fine musicians, can turn their talented hands to a multitude of non musical taskings, bringing enthusiasm and 'musical intellect' to whatever is asked of them. Held in high regard by Royalty, the Royal Marines and the anyone in the public who has seen them perform; the book 'Royal Marines musicians at war' shows them in a different light as they show their worth in the likes of Afghanistan, Kosovo, The Falklands and many more areas of conflict besides.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle
- Dedication
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Foreword by Major General Julian Thompson
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Drummers, Buglers and Musicians
- Chapter 2: A Musician with a Gun
- Chapter 3: World Wars: Musicians at Sea
- Chapter 4: Aircraft Carrier Deployments
- Chapter 5: Humanitarian Deployments
- Chapter 6: Africa: Operation Gritrock
- Chapter 7: Operation Tellar
- Chapter 8: Yemen: Operation Balsac
- Chapter 9: Wales: the Aberfan Disaster
- Chapter 10: Firefighting 1: Operation Burberry
- Chapter 11: Firefighting 2: Operation Fresco
- Chapter 12: For Exercise Purpose Only!
- Chapter 13: Exercise Brave Defender
- Chapter 14: Exercise Bright Star
- Chapter 15: Exercise Northern Merger
- Chapter 16: Northern Ireland: Operation Banner
- Chapter 17: The Falklands: Operation Corporate
- Chapter 18: Kosovo: Operation Agricola
- Chapter 19: Iraq: Operation Granby
- Chapter 20: Iraq: Operation Telic
- Chapter 21: Iraq: Operation Telic Ashore
- Chapter 22: Afghanistan: Operation Herrick
- Chapter 23: The Cyprus Reinforcement Unit
- Chapter 24: Deployment Mismusters
- Chapter 25: An Incredible Royal Marine!
- Chapter 26: Here Endeth the Book
- A Bonus Chapter
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
- Thanks to Respondents and Interviewees