SAS Sniper

Here Rob Maylor tells the no-holds-barred story of his years on the front lines, from his early service with the Royal Marines in Northern Ireland to his service in the elite Australian SAS from 2003. As one of Australia's most highly trained and successful combat marksmen, he saw action in East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan, where he won medals for gallantry in intense combat. He recounts a near-death experience in a Blackhawk helicopter crash off Fiji, the security detail for East Timorese President Xanana Gusmao, and the Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston. Rob shares his dedication to sniping, the history of legendary snipers, and the camaraderie of the SAS regiment. The book covers his tours in Afghanistan in 2007 and 2008, including acts of heroism, the loss of comrades, his own wounding, and awards for bravery.