A note from Bob Newman, the editor of this book.

"having spent 20 years in the US Marines - in the infantry, reconnaissance and special operations at that - I was convinced upon retirement that I had enjoyed the most thrilling and daring of lives which no one could possibly surpass or lay equal claim to. However, now that I have spent two weeks in John Kingsley-Heath's home and three months editing his book, I realize that I was mistaken."