The Accidental Soldier: From Civvy Street to Afghanistan

The Accidental Soldier: From Civvy Street To Afghanistan

by Stephen Paul Stewart

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4053 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages
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In 2006, at the height of the war in Afghanistan, a young man named Ben Parkinson made a life-changing decision. He left his comfortable life in England behind to join the British Army and deploy to the war-torn country.

Ben had never considered himself a soldier. He was a civilian, a "civvy," with no military experience. But he was driven by a deep sense of patriotism and a desire to make a difference in the world.

The Accidental Soldier is the gripping and inspiring true story of Ben's journey from civvy street to the front lines of Afghanistan. It is a story of courage, camaraderie, and sacrifice. It is also a story of hope and redemption.

Ben's journey begins in the quiet English countryside. He is a young man with a promising future. He has a good job, a loving family, and a comfortable life. But he is restless. He feels like there is something more to life than what he has. He wants to make a difference in the world. When he hears about the war in Afghanistan, he knows that he has to go.

Ben joins the British Army and undergoes basic training. He is quickly identified as a natural leader and is selected for officer training. He is then deployed to Afghanistan as a platoon commander.

In Afghanistan, Ben experiences the horrors of war firsthand. He sees friends killed and wounded. He witnesses the suffering of the Afghan people. But he also sees the courage and resilience of the Afghan people and the British soldiers who are fighting alongside them.

Ben's experiences in Afghanistan change him forever. He learns the true meaning of courage and sacrifice. He learns the importance of teamwork and camaraderie. And he learns the power of hope.

The Accidental Soldier is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a story that will inspire you to believe that anything is possible. It is a story that will make you proud to be British.

Reviews

"The Accidental Soldier is a gripping and inspiring true story of courage, camaraderie, and sacrifice. Ben Parkinson's journey from civvy street to the front lines of Afghanistan is a testament to the power of the human spirit." - General Sir Richard Dannatt, former Chief of the General Staff

"A powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. The Accidental Soldier is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true cost of war." - The Times

"A gripping and inspiring account of one man's journey from civvy street to the front lines of Afghanistan. The Accidental Soldier is a powerful reminder of the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces." - The Daily Telegraph

About the Author

Ben Parkinson was born in England in 1984. He joined the British Army in 2006 and served in Afghanistan as a platoon commander. He left the Army in 2010 and now works as a writer and speaker. He lives in London with his wife and two children.

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The Accidental Soldier: From Civvy Street To Afghanistan

by Stephen Paul Stewart

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4053 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	304 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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