This is a journalistic investigation into the Ulster Defence Regiment by a writer who specializes in the politics of Northern Ireland. The UDR, the newest and now the largest regiment in the British Army, has been on active service, fighting terrorism in the province, for a period already twice as long as both World Wars combined. The book offers an account of its history, an examination of its present position and an analysis of its future role. The author also wrote The RUC: A Force Under Fire.