Double Crossed - Book Release
Barry Parker • February 15, 2019
A Code of Honour, A Complete Betrayal
DOUBLE CROSSED - A Code of Honour, A Complete Betrayal
At the age of 23, Brian Wood was thrust into the front line in Iraq, in the infamous Battle of Danny Boy. Ambushed, he led a bayonet charge across open ground with at least 20 insurgents firing at just five soldiers. On his return, he was awarded the Military Cross. But Brian's story had only just begun. Struggling to re-integrate into family life, he suffered from PTSD. Then, five years later, a letter arrived- it summoned him to testify at the Al-Sweady Inquiry into allegations of war crimes by British soldiers during the Iraq invasion of 2003.
After five years of public shame, Brian took the stand and his powerful testimony led to full vindication. Phil Shiner, the lawyer who made the accusations, was struck off. In this compelling memoir, Brian speaks powerfully and movingly about the three battles in his life, from being ambushed with no cover, to the mental battle to adjust at home, to being falsely accused of hideous war crimes. It's a remarkable and dark curve which ends with his honour restored but, as he says, it was too little, too late.
Available 21st February 2109 - PRE-ORDER NOW
After five years of public shame, Brian took the stand and his powerful testimony led to full vindication. Phil Shiner, the lawyer who made the accusations, was struck off. In this compelling memoir, Brian speaks powerfully and movingly about the three battles in his life, from being ambushed with no cover, to the mental battle to adjust at home, to being falsely accused of hideous war crimes. It's a remarkable and dark curve which ends with his honour restored but, as he says, it was too little, too late.
Available 21st February 2109 - PRE-ORDER NOW

In a remarkable feat of endurance, resilience, and brotherhood, the Project Fire & Ice team—comprising veterans Jason Fox, Aldo Kane, Brian Wood MC, and Karl Hinett—successfully completed the 500km Bright Equipment Lapland Arctic Ultra on March 12th at 09:43 AM in Överkalix, Sweden. Over ten grueling days, these men ventured deep into the Arctic Circle, pushing beyond physical and mental limits to raise awareness and vital funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

The first images of Anthony Boyle and Toby Jones in BBC Two’s new factual drama Danny Boy have been released, ahead of its premiere this Spring. Produced by Expectation for the BBC, Danny Boy (1x90’) is the story of a young man’s journey from medal-winning hero to alleged killer, and his search for truth in the fog of war.