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Chemical Warrior

Syria, Salisbury and Saving Lives at War

By: Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

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Chemical Warrior

Syria, Salisbury and Saving Lives at War

By: Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

GRIPPING, MOVING AND INSPIRING: the remarkable life of a world-leading expert in chemical weapons defence. "Unlike any account of warfare I've read" - Billy Billingham For thirty years, Hamish has served and volunteered in conflict zones around the world. As the army's foremost chemical weapons expert, he built a unique first-hand understanding of how to prevent attacks and train doctors on the frontline - saving countless lives in the process. After suffering near-death experiences time and again, Hamish discovered he had a ticking time bomb in his own chest: a heart condition called Sudden Death Syndrome that could kill him at any time. But with a new awareness for the fragility of life, he fought harder to make his count. Despite facing extraordinary personal danger, Hamish has unearthed evidence of multiple chemical attacks in Syria and continues to advise the government at the highest level, including after the 2018 Novichok poisoning in Salisbury. Lifting the lid on Hamish's unique world of battlefield expertise and humanitarian work, Chemical Warrior is a thrilling story of bravery and compassion.

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Chemical Warrior

Saving Lives on the Frontline of Modern Warfare

By: Hamish de Bretton-Gordon

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Saving Lives on the Frontline of Modern Warfare

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Hamish de Bretton-Gordon has devoted his life to fighting the use of chemical weapons and helping those who suffer at their hands. It's a threat that has never been greater - from the attacks against civilians in Syria to the Novichok poisoning on home soil in Salisbury. As Commanding Officer of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Defence Regiment, Hamish led the charge against these devastating weapons: launching a military response to anthrax in Iraq, preventing a huge fertiliser bomb explosion in Afghanistan, and suffering a near-death experience himself during a sarin attack. After over 23 years at the heart of the action on the frontline, Hamish discovered he had a heart condition called Sudden Death Syndrome. His doctor advised him to take things easy, but Hamish felt unable to stand by while President Assad began to use weapons against civilians. He flew to Aleppo to provide his expert opinion to doctors on weapons - a harrowing experience that affected him deeply and strengthened his resolve to keep fighting. Lifting the lid on Hamish's unique world of battlefield expertise and humanitarian work, this is not only a professional and military memoir but also a very human story of overcoming extraordinary personal odds."--Publisher's description.

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Syria, Salisbury and Saving Lives at War

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