Description
In Secrets of the Red Caps in Northern Ireland, an English Military Policeman who would make Northern Ireland his home reveals the shocking truth behind one of the most violent conflicts of our time.
His first day began with a high-speed chase—pursuing his own father’s car through hostile territory, unaware that every mile could be their last. This was just the beginning of a journey that would see him face down IRA terrorists, survive devastating bomb attacks, and uncover secret deals that changed the course of the Troubles.
Experience life as a Red Cap for a day in the chaos of the Troubles—where terrorists recognised no rules and peril lurked around every corner, on duty or off. From the deadly border checkpoints to the mean streets of Belfast, he offers a raw, unflinching account that includes never-before-seen photographs and exclusive insight into the shadowy world of a cross-border informer.
In a heart-stopping encounter, he found himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Martin McGuinness, the IRA Commander who sought to outwit him and would later become Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland.
But this is more than guns and bullets. The author exposes hidden political undercurrents that shaped the conflict, revealing explosive secret arrangements with the IRA that the public never knew existed.
As he fought to stay alive in one of the world’s most hazardous assignments, he also fought for something else—the love of a Northern Irish girl who made every risk worth taking.
Part gripping memoir, part historical revelation, this is what it was really like to serve as a Red Cap during the Troubles—a testament to survival, love, and the relentless pursuit of truth from the team who brought you the bestseller, The Border Cleansing.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
To Sgt Graham Chipperfield, whose courage in sharing his story made this book possible. His distinguished service includes roles as Cpl and Sgt in the Royal Military Police (Regular), Capt. in the Royal Military Police (Territorial Army), and Flt Lt in the Royal Air Force. He continues to serve as Vice Chairman of his Regimental Association in Northern Ireland.
Special thanks to our Truth Revealed research team, whose additional insights into the locations and context of the Troubles have added depth and detail that further honours all who served, especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice.
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