A Sensitive Topic: The Lifes Of British Officers Robert Nairac and Julian “Tony” Ball

On December 20, 2011, in Nairac Investigation, Robert Nairac, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

I had been warned that my continued research on the person of British Captain Rober Nairac might cause criticism and threats, specifically from residents in the United Kingdom, and, as a matter of fact, I have already been through several rounds of such fruitless communications.

Case Reopened: The Secret Life of British Captain Robert Nairac

On November 3, 2011, in Nairac Investigation, Robert Nairac, The Bleeding Hills, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

My conclusion that Robert Nairac was gay is still a theory, and I am far from trying to cast a blame of any sort; my mere intention was to find an understanding of what was described as irrational behavior, a behavior that eventually led to the slaying of Captain Robert Nairac, a British officer with a bright future.

Rudeness Is The Weak Man's Imitation Of Strength

On April 28, 2010, in The Bleeding Hills, by Wilfried F. Voss

It is an unfortunate situation that comments not agreeing with my assessment of British Captain Robert Nairac’s sexual orientation are harsh to the degree of unfairness, and they are usually insulting, which indicates to me that the commenters are unable, if not incompetent, to contribute solid facts that would contradict my writings. The only solution out of their dilemma is plain rudeness. All they offer are unsubstantiated opinions.

Book Review: The Operators by James Rennie

On February 21, 2010, in Book Reviews, by Wilfried F. Voss

Few outside the security services have heard of 14 Company. As deadly as the SAS yet more secret, the Operators of 14 Company are Britain’s most effective weapon against international terrorism. For every bomb that goes off 14 Company prevent twelve. The selection process is the most physically, intellectually and emotionally demanding anywhere in the world. Trained to operate under cover, Operators have at their disposal an arsenal of techniques and weapons unmatched by any other UK government or military agency. This is the true story of one Operator and of some of the most hair-raising military operations ever conducted on the streets of Britain.

The Place I Grew A Man

On December 31, 2009, in Short Stories, by Wilfried F. Voss

Even though this is an excerpt from my novel, this short story is complete in itself. The story describes a scene in an Irish pub in a Boston neighborhood where a young man with an Uilleann pipe plays a session of three songs. These songs remind the main character of The Bleeding Hills, Finnean Whelan, of his upbringing in Ireland, and my story describes three stages of his life.

A Writer's Lament

On October 30, 2009, in The Bleeding Hills, by Wilfried F. Voss

As a writer you cannot only expect praise for your work, but also criticism. That is just human nature. I have learned to live with criticism, and, knowing that I am not the ultimate source of all wisdom, I am willing to listen and learn as long as the criticism is constructive.

Robert Nairac – Hero, Butcher, Homosexual…?

On May 22, 2009, in Nairac Investigation, Robert Nairac, The Bleeding Hills, Wilfried F. Voss, by Wilfried F. Voss

During the research for my book “The Bleeding Hills” I stumbled upon the intriguing story of one charismatic character, British Captain Robert Nairac, an undercover agent active during the Irish troubles (For more references see the hyperlinks at the end of this article). While Irish republicans consider him a butcher, and the British Army calls him a war hero, they all share the view that “he was strange” – to use a mild expression.

British Undercover Operations in Northern Ireland

On March 9, 2009, in The Bleeding Hills, by Wilfried F. Voss

British undercover operations in Northern Ireland have resulted in the unnecessary loss of lives and it is incomprehensible that British officials are not capable to learn from experience. Then again, they share this flaw with all dissident organizations opposed to the peace settlement, such as the Real IRA, Continuity IRA, and Oglaigh na hEireann.