Mosul
Australia's Secret War Inside the ISIS Caliphate
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Mosul
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Narrated by:
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Nick Farnell
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Ben Mckelvey
About this listen
From the best-selling author of The Commando and Born to Fight comes a fascinating investigation of modern warfare that combines methodical research and the fast-paced action of battle with the personal stories of the combatants on both sides of the line.
Taking us from the suburbs of Western Sydney and Australia's military army bases, to the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, this is a remarkable audiobook that reveals the as-yet-untold story of the battle for Mosul and the secret involvement of Australians on both sides of the war - both our commandos and Australian ISIS fighters.
Mosul details the rise of ISIS influence in Australia, the Iran and Australia allegiance to fight Daesh and shows what led up to the battle and the ramifications that are still being felt at home - by our soldiers and the victims of that war.
Ben Mckelvey has extraordinary access to SOOCOMD/2 COMMANDO units - the most decorated modern Australian fighting unit; ISOF - Iraq's premier fighters; Yazidis women who had been slaves of ISIS; returned commandos and their devastated families and explains how petty criminals in Western Sydney became some of our worst jihadists who took their families to Iraq to fight for ISIS. Focusing on the stories of key figures like 2 Commando's Ian Turner and one of Australia's most infamous jihadist, Khaled Sharrouf, Mckelvey takes us the heart of this brutal battle and brings history to life in an honest, thoughtful and compelling examination of modern warfare.
A must-listen for anyone interested in modern military history.
©2020 Ben Mckelvey (P)2020 Hachette Australia Pty LtdWhat listeners say about Mosul
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- Anonymous User
- 03-01-2021
My first Audible book was on point 👍
Such a great combination of Aussie experiences tied together in this book. I finished it in just 3 days and was impressed from start to finish. Rippa!
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- Dave
- 20-10-2021
As Molly Would Say Do Yourself a Favour
Absolutely Brilliant loved every part of this book I so admire and respect these men and women of our defence forces.
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- Mr. Matthew D. Jackson
- 23-03-2021
Awesome
very good and confronting
A great insight into the military work in modern work and its costs
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- Anonymous User
- 19-12-2022
should be required reading
this should be required reading for Australians in general but especially for any aspiring military personnel. easily the best book I have ever listen to.
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- Phil Marsden
- 23-05-2024
Honest and unbiased
Clearly it was very well researched and included multiple perspectives. It punched me right in the feelings a couple of times. Great reading performance too.
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- Andrew
- 17-11-2020
An amazing story of Australia troops battle against ISIS
The professional and dedication that these few have had towards our countries security is worthy of tremendous respect. However, the tragedy is also profound as serving soldiers, veterans and their families pay such a high price. Thank you for you and your families service.
The interlinking story of the why. The real terror situation faced in Australia and unfortunately its citizens was eye opening.
Great book, wonderful narration and very enjoyable.
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- Aaron
- 23-08-2021
Much more than I expected
Extremely well written and narrated.
This book delves deeply into all aspects of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the experience of our soldiers before during and after conflict.
Impressively informative and educational.
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- Mr. D. P. Blake
- 20-11-2022
Must read modern Australian war history
Very detailed, well researched, no holds barred account of Australians serving in the Middle East. Best military book I’ve read / listened to covering the modern era, Australian or international.
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- M
- 01-02-2023
So much better than expected
I've spent significant time researching and travelling the areas and topics of this book and was expecting a surface level and operational faced account of the battle of Mosul, hoping to gleam small details.
Instead I found one of the most detailed and thorough accounts of the context and build up to the battle I've ever come across.
This could have easily been a simple eye witness account publication but the author's have clearly gone well and truly above and beyond to do the story justice.
As someone with an interest in middle eastern and Islamic history, ADF, Australia, and psychology, this would be one of the biggest pleasant surise reads I've come across. I can't sing it's praises enough.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-08-2021
Gritty unique look at the aussie war
sweeping history of aus soldiers and aus citizens who fought for isis. very gritty and a realistic look at the effect of war.
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