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War, impossible shots, PTSD: A sniper’s battle on two fronts.
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Afghanistan Sniper

Trauma on the Front Line and Beyond

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  • Hardcover

    200 pages

  • Release Date

    20 November 2025

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Summary

The war in Afghanistan had grown to its most violent of times, and Helmand Province had made for some of the bloodiest battles. With their departure to the front lines fast approaching, a Welsh infantry battalion was in the process of selecting their very best men to be put forward for sniper training. The young Welshmen selected grew to become the closest of friends as they navigated their way through the difficult sniper cadre. After losing one of their own to the Taliban shortly after the …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781036147617
ISBN-10:1036147614
Author:Ted Shirley
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:200
Release Date:20 November 2025
Weight:440g
Dimensions:156mm x 234mm
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About The Author

Ted Shirley

Ted Shirley is an author and former British Army sniper. He served two tours in Afghanistan, where he achieved remarkable feats, including shots from over a mile away. Despite these accomplishments, Ted faced a challenging battle with post-traumatic stress disorder upon his return home. The juxtaposition of life on the battlefield as a soldier to a small-town civilian brought new challenges as Ted watched many of his brothers taken by PTSD. Determined to heal and retake control of his life, Ted embarked on a global journey. He explored alternative healing methods and therapies, integrating these approaches with his military experiences and clinical therapies to aid in his recovery.

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