Glorified and vilified, saint and sinner, everyone has an opinion about soldiers, but behind the headlines and tales of their heroism, who are they? Courage Under Fire is an intense and dramatic exploration of what life on the frontline is like for soldiers of all ranks. Following the experiences of veterans of 20th century conflicts through enlistment, training, exposure to combat and its aftermath, the book describes what it means to be a soldier and what life after the military can be like for today’s heroes and tomorrow’s forgotten veterans.

The book is now used a recommended reading in the training of specialist veteran support officers working in the criminal justice system.