Major General Julian Thompson first wrote No Picnic when the momentous events of April
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When the Royal Marines Commandos returned to a chaotic Helmand in the winter of 2008 they realised that to stand any chance of success they would need to pursue an increasingly determined Taliban harder than ever before. This time they were going to hunt them down from the air. With the support of Chinooks Apaches Lynx Sea Kings & Harriers the Commandos became a deadly mobile unit able to swoop at a moments notice into the most hostile territory. From huge operations like the gruelling Red Dagger when 3 Commando Brigade fought in Somme-like mud to successfully clear the area around the capital of Helmand Lashkar Gar of encroaching enemy forces to the daily acts of unsupported close-quarters 360-degree combat & the breath-taking rapid helicopter night assaults behind enemy lines
- this was kind of battle that brought Commando qualities to the fore. As with the Sunday Times" bestselling "3 Commando Brigade" ex-Marine Lieutenant Colonel Ewen Southby-Tailyour brings unparalleled access to the troops a soldiers understanding of the conflict & a visceral sense of the combat experience. This is the real war in Helmand as told to him by a h&-picked band of young fellow marines as they encounter the daily rigours of life on the ground in the worlds most intense war zone."
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This title offers essential practice on the key concept of three-letter spelling. Containing 86 cards in each package these cards are sturdier than others on the market. It is suitable for children aged 5 to 6 years old. Flash Kids Flash Cards" offer essential practice in key concepts such as multiplication division the alphabet sights words & spelling. Containing 86 cards in each package these cards are sturdier than others on the market." ...

A 3 level parking garage that when fully assembled

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This charming & playful gift wrap features doodle style images of snowmen Santas trees snow flakes penguins presents & stars in a random pattern. This gift wrap measures: 3m x 69cm with cutting guide on the reverse. Pack of 2 rolls of the same design. Matching tags available. ...

These beautiful special gift wraps come in 2 complementary designs featuring Christmas script & baubles in icy blue & white colours with silver foiled details. This gift wrap measures: 3m x 69cm with cutting guide on the reverse. You will receive 2 rolls 1 of each design. ...

Afghanistan in the summer of 2006. In blazing heat in remote outposts the 3 Para battlegroup is pitted against a stubborn enemy who keep on coming. Until now the full story of what happened there has not been told. This is it. In April 2006 the elite 3 Para battlegroup was despatched to Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan. They were tasked with providing security to reconstruction efforts a deployment it was hoped would pass off without a shot being fired. In fact over the six months they were there the 3 Para battle group saw near continuous combat -- one gruelling battle after another -- in what would become one of the most extraordinary campaigns ever fought by British troops. Around parched dusty outposts reliant on a limited number of helicopters for food & ammunition resupply troops were subjected to relentless Taliban attacks as well as energy-sapping 50 degree heat & spartan conditions. At the end of the tour the Taliban offensive aimed at driving the British & Afghan Government troops out of Helmand had been tactically defeated. But 3 Para paid a high price: fourteen soldiers & one interpreter were killed & 46 wounded. 3 Para will tell the stories of the men & women who took part in this extraordinary & largely unreported saga. Best-selling author Patrick Bishop has been given exclusive access to the soldiers whose tales of courage & endurance provide an unforgettable portrait of one of the worlds finest & most fascinating fighting regiments & a remarkable band of warriors. Their bravery was reflected in the array of gallantry medals that were bestowed on their return including the Victoria Cross awarded to Corporal Bryan Budd & the George Cross won by Corporal Mark Wright both of whom were killed winning their awards. 3 Paras saga of comradeship courage & fortitude is set to become a classic. ...

Premium quality Staedtler Mars plastic eraser measuring 65 x 21 x 12mm. This eraser comes complete with a sliding sleeve for convenient handling & minimal crumbling the eraser waste twists itself up into long strands which can be easily removed. The rubber is latex & phthalate free. As part of this great value www.whsmith.co.uk bulk pack you will recieve 3 individually packaged erasers. ...

This title features over 35 bedtime stories that sensitively address many of the simple daily challenges & excitements that children face. Parents & children will welcome these soothing stories that encourage sweet dreams & peaceful nights. It is quick to read but thoughtfully written to help put each days events whether good or bad gently to rest. Each story is illustrated with specially commissioned artworks that are a delight to share. It is a delightful collection of original stories devised especially for young children at bedtime. Sensitively written with themes & characters young children will welcome & relate to each story carefully covers the ordinary events of the day at home or at school helping parents & children to talk them through. Stories include Twitchety Toes" " The Perfect Bed" " The Wobbly Tooth" " Monster Magic" " New Friends" " Moon Music" " Friendly Fish" " Birthday Boy" & many more. Designed to take 3 minutes to read aloud it is easy to tailor a childs bedtime routine around these beautifully illustrated tales." ...

Send one of these adorable cute animal photographed greetings cards to friends & family this Christmas. 30 cards in 3 seasonal designs
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