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Fighting ISIS Tim Locks

Fighting ISIS By Tim Locks

Fighting ISIS by Tim Locks


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Summary

The riveting, action-packed true story of a British civilian fighting ISIS on the front line.

Fighting ISIS Summary

Fighting ISIS by Tim Locks

In February 2015, Tim Locks headed to Kurdistan to fight ISIS. After watching images of the Yazidi people being slaughtered, he couldn't sit back and do nothing. Having worked as a prison officer and a bouncer, he knew how to handle himself - and had a huge protective streak. He sold his house to raise money, put himself through arms training and bought his equipment on eBay.

In this gripping book he reveals what it is like to fight alongside the Kurds as well as British and American ex-military. He has cleared the enemy from occupied villages, come under mortar and small-arms fire, and witnessed the horrific atrocities committed by ISIS. He also describes how WiFi on the front line allows today's soldiers to communicate, how they always find time for selfies, even when under attack, and how the Kurds are so used to this way of life they stop mid-firefight to have a cup of chai and play Candy Crush while manning the mortars. As cultures clash, and the bullets start flying, Tim shares his adventures with honesty and black humour.

About Tim Locks

Tim Locks is a former bouncer and prison guard. In February 2015, he sold his home in West London, shut down his construction business and flew to Iraq to join a Kurdish militia group in the fight against Islamic State. He is believed to be the first British civilian without a military background to head out to the front line. His time in Iraq is chronicled in his book, Fighting ISIS.

Table of Contents

    • Introduction - i: Prologue
  • Chapter - 1: Join the fight
  • Chapter - 2: Kurdistan
  • Chapter - 3: Getting to the front line
  • Chapter - 4: New recruits
  • Chapter - 5: The front line
  • Chapter - 6: Action
  • Chapter - 7: The defence of St Matthew's
  • Chapter - 8: Ramadan
  • Chapter - 10: Disillusioned and frustrated
  • Chapter - 11: Return to the front line
  • Chapter - 12: The Quick Reaction Force
  • Chapter - 13: The tide begins to turn
  • Chapter - 14: Mission accomplished?
    • Section - ii: Appendix: kit

Additional information

GOR008462301
9781509824434
150982443X
Fighting ISIS by Tim Locks
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pan Macmillan
2017-06-01
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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