{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-red-caps-in-northern-ireland-book","title":"Secrets of the Red Caps in Northern Ireland Book","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecrets of the Red Caps in Northern Ireland Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSecrets of the Red Caps in Northern Ireland,\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 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 \u003cem\u003ebestseller, The Border Cleansing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL RECOGNITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e©\u003c\/span\u003eASA 2026\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Empire Poppy Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58685987848573,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9353\/5853\/files\/Website-new-book-image.webp?v=1789478462","url":"https:\/\/empirepoppy.store\/products\/secrets-of-the-red-caps-in-northern-ireland-book","provider":"Empire Poppy Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}