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She Who Dared: Covert Operations in Northern Ireland with the SAS

Until recently, only those 'in the know' even knew of the existence of 14 Intelligence Company (14 Int). The membership of this highly trained elite was classified TOP SECRET for obvious reasons; the Company, working hand in glove with the SAS, was at the cutting edge of the bitter fight against Republican and Loyalist terrorism in Northern Ireland.

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The public was therefore unaware that, contrary to repeated denials, women were playing a vital role in the 14 Int's operational mission. Not only did their presence provide 'cover' for their male colleagues but the female of the species has special skills and aptitude for such work.

'Jackie George' was one such operator and, in She Who Dared, she reveals in gripping detail the ultra-demanding training and nerve-jangling operations that she and her fellow agents undertook. In so doing we learn that no concessions were asked for or given either by 'the girls' or the enemy.

She Who Daredis a groundbreaking book which lifts the veil on the dark and dangerous war being fought out on the very streets of the United Kingdom.

Remarkably, 'Jackie' retains her femininity despite the brutality of events around her. As a result, this is a deeply human story as well as a shocking expose.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 180 pages

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