THE MAD AND THE BRAVE

Elegant and terrifying the story of those who gave up life in the West for Ukraine s frontlines some to save democracy some to save themselves A modern day Homage to Catalonia and Fight Club on steroids Oliver Poole London StandardWith real life echoes of SAS Rogue Heroes this is an astonishing account of Europe s biggest major conflict told through the eyes of a ragbag collection of foreign fighters Three days after Russian tanks roll into Ukraine President Volodymr Zelensky issues a desperate appeal for foreign military volunteers to help defend his country Thousands answer the call from all over the world some of them experienced soldiers others novices who ve never held a gun before Among their ranks are high minded idealists adventure seekers bored with civilian life and ex criminals seeking redemption all risking their lives against the world s most vicious superpower Some flee at the first sign of trouble others become heroes many are killed and a few turn their guns on each other This is their story often terrifying often tragic sometimes comic and sometimes glorious