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www.military.ie THE DEFENCE FORCES MAGAZINE | 37 Author: Guy Warner Publisher: Colourpoint Books (December 2018) www.colourpoint.co.uk ISBN: 978-1-780731766 Pages: 239 Price: €25.20 Guy Warner's latest book builds and develops on from his two previous books, 'Airships over the North Channel' (2005), and 'Airships over Ulster' (2012). Ireland in 1914 was seen as a naval backwater, with only one naval-base of any consequence, located in Queenstown (Cobh), County Cork. But by the end of WW1, there were 18 Naval bases with hundreds of ships of all sizes and had thousands of personnel. The war of 1914-1918 saw many technological changes, inventions and developments. The war at sea did not escape these developments as battle took place not only on the surface but also by underwater craft and in the air above. Both English and German naval Officers in pre-war days did not fully realise the potential that submarines would exert upon naval-warfare. Part of Germany's war plans were to seriously disrupt the traffic of merchant shipping into British ports, this action would lead to the reduction of both food and other vital goods reaching the population of the UK/British-isles. This impeded Britain's ability to wage war against the German U-boats. This book delves into the examination of the Royal Navy's anti-submarine activities, in order to devise counter measures to beat this new enemy - the German U-Boat. Additional chapters tell us of how the US Navy from 1917 onwards aided Britain in her defeat of her enemy. We see the result from Guy's in-depth research at the National Archives in Kew, England in this excellent book. I would highly recommend this book, for all readers with an interest in the history of underwater warfare during World War I. SS U-BOATS AROUND IRELAND THE STORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY'S COAST OF IRELAND COMMAND DURING WW1 Author: Dan Harvey Publisher: Maverick House (September 2014) www.maverickhouse.com ISBN: 978-1908518187 Pages: 191 Price: €9.99 Between April 6th and April 12th 1980, the strategically located village of At Tiri in South Lebanon was the scene of fierce fighting between Irish peacekeepers and Christian Militia. The village controlled the only road leading north towards a hill known as Hill 880. From this position, the surrounding villages and countryside could be dominated by direct fire. A number of attempts were made to take the Irish post but were repulsed by men of the 46 Inf Bn. During the engagement one Irish Peacekeeper, one Fijian Peacekeeper and one Militia man were killed. However in the days that followed two other Irish Peacekeepers were to lose their lives as the Christian Militia sought revenge for the casualty they suffered during the battle. This is the previously untold story of the attack on Irish Peacekeepers in At Tiri in South Lebanon. This well researched book details the events leading up to the incident, a host of first hand accounts detailing the battle of those action filled days and the tragedy of its aftermath. Dan Harvey, a retired Lt Col in the Irish Defence Forces has accurately retold the story of those that were there and also of those who did not make it back. This book is not only a credit to its author but also a credit to the thousands of Irishmen and Irishwomen who have been deployed overseas in the service of peace. PO'B ATTACK ON AT TIRI FORCE MET WITH FORCE HIRED TO KILL NATHAN MCBRIDE SERIES #7 Author: Andrew Peterson Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (July 2018) www.andrewpeterson.com ISBN: 978-1503949300 Pages: 377 Price: €9.63 PB / €3.95 I have followed the exploits of special operative Nathan McBride, from his military career as a Marine Corps Sniper to private security operative. Hired to Kill, the 7th instalment in the Nathan McBride series is an explosion of action that you won't be expecting, as past missions come back to haunt him and his colleagues. This fast- paced thriller brings Nathan face- to-face with one of the deadliest enemies he's ever faced – striking at the heart of his family. The action takes place on the streets of San Diego and Washington, DC, as simultaneous deadly attacks terrorise his inner circle. Nathan's journey for revenge, along with Vincent Beaumont, a long-time friend and the CEO and team leader of an America PMC assault team. Takes them on a collision course with an ISIS training camp in northern Mexico that contains bioweapons to be used to attack the US mainland in an attack larger than 9/11. Find out if Nathan can complete the mission to neutralize the terrorist cell and get his revenge. WF

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