Now Zad Afghanistan: a small unit of British soldiers are beseiged on a hilltop surrounded by Taliban. There is no way out but through ambush country on roads full of IEDs. In any case the British have no intention of running: they have promised the local population that they are here to stay. But every day the attacks on their position become more daring the shells more accurate. It is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt... This is the gritty but life-affirming story of how Britains most highly decorated frontline soldier led his men through two tours in Afghanistan. Through rocket strikes & IED attacks drugs busts ambushes & full scale battles Mick Flynns first priority has always been to get his men out alive. But it is an ambition he cant promise to live up to...