The Road to Balcombe Street: The IRA Reign of Terror in London, Second Edition
A pause resisting, real life thriller recounting the story of the Irish Republican Army Active Service Unit, placed in deep cover in London, and their murderous campaign against the British establishment. Equally gripping is the story of the Metropolitan police and their efforts to first identify the elusive group of terrorist, and then apprehend them.
A pause resisting, real life thriller recounting the story of the Irish Republican Army Active Service Unit, placed in deep cover in London, and their murderous campaign against the British establishment. Equally gripping is the story of the Metropolitan police and their efforts to first identify the elusive group of terrorist, and then apprehend them. This is the true story of a deadly cat and mouse game played out on the streets of London that resulted in the infamous armed stand off at what would later be called the Balcombe Street Siege.
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A must read!!! Having recently finished the book, this gave me an entirely different perspective of the entire “troubles” that has plagued the UK. Dr Moysey’s writing style puts you right into the thick of the hunt for the bombing suspects. Growing up in New England, I recall a lot of pro IRA propaganda in Boston during the 70s and 80s. Lots of money being sent overseas. Here, we were, of course, sheltered from the grim reality of the struggles over there, and he points out this in the book as…
Five Stars Good story and easy to understand
WELL DONE! Far too often, in nonfiction books, an enjoyable storyline and a commitment to detail are two mutually exclusive concepts. But Dr. Moysey has managed to create a book that is not only expertly researched, but also absolutely riveting. It is clear that Dr. Moysey had access to a great deal of information, but the story is never suffocated by an outpouring of facts. This book recounts a disturbing part of history, but Dr. Moysey is able to handle the topic with grace. His consistent respect for…