Henry B Beeching

Gentleman of Fortune Henry B Beeching

The insider truth to life within Army 2020 - a junior officer's unprecedented and gripping account of the secret life that exists today throughout the regiments and battalions of Her Majesty's Armed Forces. From the Army Cadet Force to the University Officer Training Corps, and Reserve Officer Commission. P Company, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the Army Dive Course, Royal Engineer Troop Commander and finally a military Arabic and French Cultural and Linguistic Adviser - this story tracks the progression of a young officer through the ranks of the modern British Army. In a time which will define the British Army for years to come, this is the no holds barred and brutally honest account of how the British military has changed and how its soldiers and officers have adopted new tactics, methods and mindsets to meet the challenges thrown at them. A sombre but brilliant narrative of dedication, loss, humour and comradeship. Across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East - the roles, the operations, the successes and experiences of a modern Royal Engineer Troop Commander.