"I remember being too young to be afraid and too immature to realise the gravity of the situation."
Learn what was it like to be in the RUC during the Northern Ireland Troubles. Delve into the harrowing experiences of police officers stationed at Springfield Road Station, which was situated in the heartland of Republican terrorists in Belfast. This compelling narrative exposes the daily dangers faced by those who served there, where the threat of violence was so pervasive that a sign was erected inside the main entrance gates to remind officers not to stand behind them, as terrorists often fired 'blindly' at the gate area.
What was it like to be under threat 24/7? How did officers cope with coded callsigns, ambushes, sniper fire, mortar bombs, and murder? This book reveals the gritty reality of their existence, including the time when one officer was inadvertently stranded on the Falls Road, and the heroic story of a soldier who gave his life to save a local family from death.
Through private accounts and personal stories, this book offers a raw and unfiltered look at the lives of the brave men and women who worked out of this besieged base. From the constant threat of death to the psychological toll of serving in such a volatile environment, this book provides a poignant and powerful testament to their resilience and courage.
Discover the untold stories where every day was a battle for survival and every officer was a hero in Without Fear or Favour.