He does not speak Arabic and has only a limited knowledge of the area in Libya in which the patrol is to operate .
Major David Brand , a South African , is a regular army officer but lacks experience of combat and of commanding men in the field .
David Brand does not speak Arabic and has only a limited knowledge of the area in Libya in which the patrol is to operate .
Major David Brand , a South African , is a regular army officer but lacks experience of combat and of commanding men in the field .