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Overview"The danger of participating in live-fire exercises and a Christmas spent in a military prison are described in detail in this graphic picture of military life at the height of the Cold War. ""From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an 'iron curtain' has descended across the continent."" These words, uttered by Winston Churchill in 1946, heralded the beginning of the Cold War. In this first-hand account of a NATO soldier, Terry Stoney Burke paints a graphic picture of military life at the height of the Cold War. From the trials and tribulations of basic training, through his progress of becoming an infantryman and explosive specialist, to his posting in Germany, his pull no punches narrative tells the sometimes humorous, often poignant, story of life as a common soldier. Cold War Soldieris not a book for veterans alone. Burkes explanations of military procedures, weapons, and army life strike a happy balance between reminding ex-servicemen of things they knew but may have forgotten, and creating a clear picture for the military novice." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Terry BurkePublisher: Dundurn Press Imprint: Dundurn Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9781554889600ISBN 10: 155488960 Pages: 182 Publication Date: 14 September 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"I strongly recommend this book to all NATO veterans I can guarantee it will bring back many half-forgotten memories. For others, it paints a great picture of the every-day life of the sometimes overlooked but numerous NATO warriors. His casual, unpretentious style makes the book a great read." I strongly recommend this book to all NATO veterans I can guarantee it will bring back many half-forgotten memories. For others, it paints a great picture of the every-day life of the sometimes overlooked but numerous NATO warriors. His casual, unpretentious style makes the book a great read. Author InformationTerry Burke joined the Canadian army in 1964 and was posted to Germany with The Royal Canadian Regiment. He has done nine U.N. tours of duty in Cyprus, Lebanon, Israel, and Syria, and was active in Ottawa-Hull during the FLQ crisis. Burke retired to London, Ontario, with his wife, whom he met during his first tour of Germany. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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