Operation Blue Sword: The Explosive Story Behind the Most Daring Battle of the Afghan Conflict

Synopsis

The plan was to hit the enemy hard across several of their key locations, with a deadly combination of speed and power, and disrupt Taliban movement and planning, allowing the spread of legitimate, democratic Afghan governance. The operation was given the name 'Blue Sword'. The Regional Commander was happy to entrust the spearhead of this operation to one of the toughest, most respected fighting forces in the British Army: 42 Commando Group. As part of the wider operation, they would provide the main assaulting force for the phase in southern Helmand. Operation Blue Sword was to become synonymous with coverage as vicious hand-to-hand fighting between marines and insurgents drove the enemy back. This gripping book by Danny Collins is a fitting tribute to the awesome fighting spirit of Britain's Royal Marine Commandos.