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Mosul

Australia's Secret War Inside the ISIS Caliphate

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Mosul

By: Ben Mckelvey
Narrated by: Nick Farnell
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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 Ltd
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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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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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Awesome

very good and confronting
A great insight into the military work in modern work and its costs

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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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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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Brilliant

Brilliant book, captivating and I just wanted to hear more. I thoroughly recommend the book.

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Fantastic, unbias, apolitical

Fantastic overview and recap of the Aus soldiers and effort against Isis. Explains the context behind it without dawdling in the pointless details. Excellent narration.

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Excellent read

All Australians should read this book and from there will have an understanding of what our soldiers have been through. A very special thank you goes out to all our veterans who have put there lives on the line and for some have made the ultimate sacrifice for in return giving us the freedom we have.
Lest we forget.

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what an awesome book

what a great listen, the readers voice is amazing and the book is awesome.
thannk you so much for publishing this book. mkre need to be like it to spread the word on what life can be like.

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Would have been better if author narrated it

Nothing beats an author reading their own words. Farnell's reading is close to flawless, but lacks the heart and connection it would have had if Mckelvey had of read it.

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