Wearing the Green Beret: A Canadian with the Royal Marine Commandos

by Jake Olafsen

Book Overview

With the authenticity of Jarhead and Bravo Two Zero and the straight-up narrative of Contact Charlie, this military memoir describes what really goes on in the training of an elite soldier and his tours in Afghanistan.

In 2004, Jake Olafsen signed up for the Royal Marines Commandos. He left everything behind at home in Canada on the basis of a spur-of-the-moment decision. The Royal Marines have the toughest and longest...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0771068573
• ISBN13: 9780771068577
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"