It’s 2012 and in Northern Afghanistan, an international crisis has erupted. A group of NGO workers have been kidnapped by local insurgents and are now hidden in a winding mountain region. After attempts to negotiate a deal with the bandits fail, and with the lives of the hostages hanging in the balance. There is only one option… the SAS and Navy SEALs are sent in to find and free them.
The Rescue is the action-packed story of the special forces’ attempts save the hostages from almost certain death. Drawing on classified sources and using his own personal insight into the inner-workings of these units. Andy McNab gives a page-turning account of this incredible mission.
In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Andy McNab about the state of the Afghan war in 2012, the complex network of individuals and organisations both remote and on the ground who make rescue operations possible, and the importance of reliable intelligence in preparing for these kinds of dangerous missions.
ABOUT THE RESCUE
The Rescue is the action-packed story of the special forces’ attempts save the hostages from almost certain death. Drawing on classified sources and using his own personal insight into the inner-workings of these units. Andy McNab gives a page-turning account of this incredible mission.
As a teenage delinquent, Andy McNab kicked against society. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. As a member of 22 SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career. McNab was the British Army’s most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS.
Since then Andy McNab has become one of the world’s best-selling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. As well as several non-fiction bestsellers including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history. He is the author of the best-selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thrillers. He has also written a number of books for children.
