I have read "Bravo Two Zero" about 50 times I would say. I have also read "Immediate action about 5 times. My favorite book of that type is "The one that got away", it is written by Chris Ryan. Mr. Ryan was also one the Bravo Two Zero mission and his book is about the very same topic. It is very interesting to compare "The one that got away" to "Bravo Two Zero" in that they each tell the story from different perspectives. When the team split Mr. Ryan was leading the men that just disappeared in Bravo Two Zero, so you get to find out what happened there. Also, Mr. Ryan addresses some problems that Mr. McNabb omitted from his book due to the sensitivity of the issues. I don't mean top secret stuff here, I mean personality issues. Also, Mr. Ryan was indeed the only one of the patrol that successfully evaded capture and made it accross the border. A very, very good read. Lots of cool tactical information but mainly I enjoy it because it motivates me strive to improve my mindset. Both these books are full of tales of people who wouldn't quit, no matter what the odds or the sacrifice involved. That helps me when my internal whinning starts about going jogging or hitting the gym. These guys could run a few miles with their belt kit on (60 lbs) and with their weapons faster than I can run in just shorts and a tank top. That kind of thing kind of crushes whatever lame excuse I have for not doing what I know I need to do to try to stay relavtively sharp. Anyway, if you haven't read it I strongly recommend "The one that got away" by Chris Ryan as a companion piece to "Bravo Two Zero". Also, there is a "Bravo Two Zero" movie out. I saw it during a recent rotation to Uzbekistan. I think it was aired on the BBC in England. I enjoyed it very much, only downside is that the copy I saw had a very crappy Russian voice over that was hard to follow. Anyway, long post, sorry, I just really love those books.
Jake