Is an insurgent an insurgent?

[davidbfpo]

Wilf,

Well I have the 1991 Faber re-print of the 1972 Edition, with a new introduction.

Just checked I have the 1972 edition; which rather ages me now. Actually I purchased the book before university and when the UK was in such a state some thought the army would mount a coup.

Slap,

I think your linked review: http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/27/054.html reflects the liberal / left view that the military wanted to play a far more active role internally. His writings were certainly controversial - in the UK - when written; note the context then was Northern Ireland primarily, plus the Miners Strike and more.

davidbfpo

[William F. Owen]

His writings were certainly controversial - in the UK - when written; note the context then was Northern Ireland primarily, plus the Miners Strike and more.

Can't forget all the "Executive Actions" clowns, like Goldsmith and the Mayfair set. Something Margaret Thatcher put an end to. Army these days is actually quite liberal! Certainly not as right wing as it was when I joined.
Well I remember the Summer Riots and discussion of the Army's role in suppressing them. Problem with the Minors strike was there were quite a few son's of Minors in the army.