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Mark Urban

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Mark Urban: born in London and educated there also, he graduated from the London School of Economics (1982). After a short period in the British Army, he worked for the BBC as a producer before becoming a founder member of The Independent newspaper, as its defence correspondent. His books evolved from current strategic analyses to narrative military history, investigations of some of the most secret aspects of intelligence and special operations, to short stories. As a long serving correspondent on the BBC's Newsnight, he has covered numerous conflicts around the world including most of the major wars of the past 25 years. Several of his books have been best sellers in the UK, including Task Force Black which reached No1 and Rifles, No4. He is married with three children.
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    • Task Force Black

    • The explosive true story of the SAS and the secret war in Iraq
    • Written by: Mark Urban
    • Narrated by: Mark Urban
    • Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
    • Release date: 2024-09-23
    • Language: English
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    • Red Devils

    • The Trailblazers of the Parachute Regiment in World War Two: An Authorized History
    • Written by: Mark Urban
    • Narrated by: Mark Urban
    • Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
    • Release date: 2022-10-27
    • Language: English
    • 3 out of 5 stars 1 rating

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    • Big Boys' Rules

    • The SAS and the Secret Struggle Against the IRA
    • Written by: Mark Urban
    • Narrated by: Mark Urban
    • Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
    • Release date: 2025-01-03
    • Language: English
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