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The Falklands War
With the sudden Argentine invasion of the remote Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982 the United Kingdom found itself at war. Due to the resolve of a determined Prime Minister and the resourcefulness of the Armed Forces, a Task Force, code named Operation CORPORATE, was quickly dispatched.Remarkably just over two months later, the Islands were liberated and the invaders defeated. By any standards this was a remarkable feat of all arms cooperation made possible by political resolve, sound planning, strong leadership and the courage and determination of the combatants.Martin Middlebrook, one of the most skillful historians of the 20th Century, has weaved the many strands of this extraordinary military achievement into a fascinating, thorough and highly readable account of the Campaign.For a full understanding of what it took to win this war there will be no better account to read than this.
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First published January 1, 1985
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42 books62 followersMartin Middlebrook was a British military historian and Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Appointed Knight of the Order of the Belgian Crown in 2004.
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July 2, 2020
The Falklands war from the British perspective
This is a pretty even handed account of the Falklands war considering that it is written by a British author with the stated purpose of covering British operations.
At one point, in explaining the Argentine defeat, Mr. Middlebrook wrote something that is likely quite controversial in our politically correct world: "But these soldiers were mainly of Spanish, Italian or native South American Indian blood, not temperamentally suited to prolonged military operations involving hard living and facing modern firepower. They were also members of an army which had no experience of modern war and were not trained to the high standard of Nato armies." I would not have written that but there is a vast cultural difference between Argentina and Great Britain. One which does not favor Argentina in a military confrontation. When the crisis began, I tried to delicately explain this to a military officer with whom I worked. He was convinced that Argentina's numbers, air force and proximity to the theater of operations would lead to a decisive defeat of Great Britain. He just couldn't seem to grasp the fact that over here we had Argentina, a country with a history of governmental instability and a military whose history is primarily political and, as it turned out, was not well trained or equipped. On the other hand there was Great Britain with a tradition of military success and naval dominance. She possessed a well trained, highly motivated military with good equipment though not all that she should have had. Better boots would have been very nice. A full sized aircraft carrier capable of handling conventional aircraft and more and better equipped anti-aircraft ships would have made an enormous difference. It also seems that armour on the frigates and destroyers would have been helpful. I wonder what difference the HMS Vanguard could have made. She was the last British battleship which was deleted in 1960. Even without armour and all of the equipment they might have had, so long as the British government and people maintained the will to fight, Argentina could not win. Here is a quote from Captain David Pentreath, RN commander of the frigate HMS Plymouth: "It was perfect weather. The ships were widely dispersed. I flew in my helicopter to Fearless for the final briefing and it was very impressive. It wasn’t the biggest force I’d seen but, considering that it was the other side of the world and that they had been assembled in such a hurry, it was very impressive and a truly memorable achievement. I was thrilled to see such a gathering and it was obviously a very positive sign of our intent. It was one of my abiding impressions of the war that, despite all the political and diplomatic manoeuvrings going on, there was never any question of the ultimate aim not being achieved. There was no question of being deflected from that aim."
As Mr. Middlebrook and many others have pointed out, the most glaring error made by the Argentines was to underestimate British will. I have to wonder if Latin machismo contributed to their underestimating British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Mr. Middlebrook later wrote a very good military history of the war from the Argentine point of view. I have read and reviewed that book, THE FIGHT FOR THE MALVINAS aka ARGENTINE FIGHT FOR THE FALKLANDS. His two books taken together present a very readable, well informed history of the military operations in the war.
This is a pretty even handed account of the Falklands war considering that it is written by a British author with the stated purpose of covering British operations.
At one point, in explaining the Argentine defeat, Mr. Middlebrook wrote something that is likely quite controversial in our politically correct world: "But these soldiers were mainly of Spanish, Italian or native South American Indian blood, not temperamentally suited to prolonged military operations involving hard living and facing modern firepower. They were also members of an army which had no experience of modern war and were not trained to the high standard of Nato armies." I would not have written that but there is a vast cultural difference between Argentina and Great Britain. One which does not favor Argentina in a military confrontation. When the crisis began, I tried to delicately explain this to a military officer with whom I worked. He was convinced that Argentina's numbers, air force and proximity to the theater of operations would lead to a decisive defeat of Great Britain. He just couldn't seem to grasp the fact that over here we had Argentina, a country with a history of governmental instability and a military whose history is primarily political and, as it turned out, was not well trained or equipped. On the other hand there was Great Britain with a tradition of military success and naval dominance. She possessed a well trained, highly motivated military with good equipment though not all that she should have had. Better boots would have been very nice. A full sized aircraft carrier capable of handling conventional aircraft and more and better equipped anti-aircraft ships would have made an enormous difference. It also seems that armour on the frigates and destroyers would have been helpful. I wonder what difference the HMS Vanguard could have made. She was the last British battleship which was deleted in 1960. Even without armour and all of the equipment they might have had, so long as the British government and people maintained the will to fight, Argentina could not win. Here is a quote from Captain David Pentreath, RN commander of the frigate HMS Plymouth: "It was perfect weather. The ships were widely dispersed. I flew in my helicopter to Fearless for the final briefing and it was very impressive. It wasn’t the biggest force I’d seen but, considering that it was the other side of the world and that they had been assembled in such a hurry, it was very impressive and a truly memorable achievement. I was thrilled to see such a gathering and it was obviously a very positive sign of our intent. It was one of my abiding impressions of the war that, despite all the political and diplomatic manoeuvrings going on, there was never any question of the ultimate aim not being achieved. There was no question of being deflected from that aim."
As Mr. Middlebrook and many others have pointed out, the most glaring error made by the Argentines was to underestimate British will. I have to wonder if Latin machismo contributed to their underestimating British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Mr. Middlebrook later wrote a very good military history of the war from the Argentine point of view. I have read and reviewed that book, THE FIGHT FOR THE MALVINAS aka ARGENTINE FIGHT FOR THE FALKLANDS. His two books taken together present a very readable, well informed history of the military operations in the war.
February 23, 2017
I was a school boy when my Uncle went off to fight in the Falklands War (or "Falklands conflict" as it was called at the time), and I thought it was about time I tried to understand what he went through. Martin Middlebrook's book turned out to be an excellent place to start.
Middlebrook sets out to write a military history of the Falklands War, and that's exactly what he does - very little time is spent on the rights & wrongs or the politics of Britain going to war over a tiny colony in the south Atlantic. He writes mainly from the British perspective, and is generally quite objective. He clearly explains the preparations (including the logistics of fighting a war so far from home), the strategy, and gives detailed & exciting accounts of the battles, supported by plenty of lengthy first hand accounts (this was written shortly after the war so the memories were fresh...) and decent maps.
This is the second book I've read by Martin Middlebrook, and both have been excellent.
Middlebrook sets out to write a military history of the Falklands War, and that's exactly what he does - very little time is spent on the rights & wrongs or the politics of Britain going to war over a tiny colony in the south Atlantic. He writes mainly from the British perspective, and is generally quite objective. He clearly explains the preparations (including the logistics of fighting a war so far from home), the strategy, and gives detailed & exciting accounts of the battles, supported by plenty of lengthy first hand accounts (this was written shortly after the war so the memories were fresh...) and decent maps.
This is the second book I've read by Martin Middlebrook, and both have been excellent.
January 12, 2014
"The Falklands War" is a very readable account of the military side of the war in the Falklands. Middlebrook gives the bare bones of the history of the Falklands, diplomacy, and the political side of the war to set the scene for his narrative of the military buildup and military operations. The Argentinians didn't cooperate with the author, so there isn't as much in the book from their perspective but Middlebrook tries to be as objective as possible. He also includes accounts from the Falklanders themselves including their experiences under Argentinian occupation. It's worth mentioning that this book also has the most detailed account of the Vulcan operations during the Falklands War and the logistics that enabled the use of the Vulcans.
I particularly enjoyed how the book is organized. Middlebrook not only gives an account of what happened and analysis of how and why things happened, he includes accounts from participants (unfortunately just from the British and the Falklanders, but not because he didn't try to get accounts from the other side). He doesn't spare the British when mistakes and errors are made either, he makes it clear that it wasn't a contest between a perfect British force and a bungling Argentinian force; at times it was a closely run thing. My only complaint is a lack of maps; I read the Kindle version so I'm not sure if the print version is any different.
For a more detailed account of the history of the Falklands, the diplomacy that ultimately led to war, and politics in both Great Britain and Argentina, "The Battle for the Falklands" by Hastings and Jenkins is still the book to read, but if you want a good account of just the military aspect of the war, you can't wrong reading "The Falklands War." I would also go so far as to say "The Falklands War" is the easier read of the two. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of two is a lack of maps.
I particularly enjoyed how the book is organized. Middlebrook not only gives an account of what happened and analysis of how and why things happened, he includes accounts from participants (unfortunately just from the British and the Falklanders, but not because he didn't try to get accounts from the other side). He doesn't spare the British when mistakes and errors are made either, he makes it clear that it wasn't a contest between a perfect British force and a bungling Argentinian force; at times it was a closely run thing. My only complaint is a lack of maps; I read the Kindle version so I'm not sure if the print version is any different.
For a more detailed account of the history of the Falklands, the diplomacy that ultimately led to war, and politics in both Great Britain and Argentina, "The Battle for the Falklands" by Hastings and Jenkins is still the book to read, but if you want a good account of just the military aspect of the war, you can't wrong reading "The Falklands War." I would also go so far as to say "The Falklands War" is the easier read of the two. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of two is a lack of maps.
February 26, 2017
Originally an authoritative account of the war now updated in 2012.
Frankly the update seems somewhat lacklustre and leaves numerous questions such as the role of special forces, the logistics challenges, the role of US support to the british forces and the longer term implications and learnings somewhat unsatisfactorily answered considering that 30 years should have provided more insight.
But still the Middlebrook touch is undeniable and if you only want to read one book on the conflict, you are well served by this volume.
Frankly the update seems somewhat lacklustre and leaves numerous questions such as the role of special forces, the logistics challenges, the role of US support to the british forces and the longer term implications and learnings somewhat unsatisfactorily answered considering that 30 years should have provided more insight.
But still the Middlebrook touch is undeniable and if you only want to read one book on the conflict, you are well served by this volume.
April 26, 2016
This was written soon after the conflict itself, and contains many great sections of interviews with soldiers who fought on the remote and unlikely battlefield. Though perhaps the high point was quoting someone talking about the state of aircraft in-flight refueling by saying 'it was like shoving wet spaghetti up a wildcat's bum.'
July 22, 2024
I had only tangentially heard about the Falklands war (and the islands) through my life - having been born in '86 I was just barely late. For a few months it has fascinated me - a conflict between countries with NATO weapons, or at least weapons sourced from NATO countries, but a massive disparity in training. It's also a fascinating example of modern combined arms warfare in a hostile environment - in the military and geographic sense. The vast distances the British had to cover, and yet still be able to hem in the Argentine Navy and Air Force, are a testament to modern logistics, planning, and training.
This book does a great job covering the military portion of it from the point of view of various operation 'theaters' - the Navy's part, the Black Buck/Air Force portion, culminating in the actual land invasion. The timelines are sometimes tough to follow because of that organization, and I had some issues remembering exactly how long the war was. It was finished in weeks but sometimes the book seemed to indicate stalemates that lasted some time. These stalemates were in certain areas of battle - the British RAF's Harriers shooting down fewer aircraft as the war went on, the naval maneuverings leading to a sense of battle-lines - but meanwhile the war was always happening elsewhere.
The book is littered with testimony and interviews which give an incredible first-hand account. It are these portions that are the most engaging - men and women who were there as civilians or combatants. The book is plainly told from the British perspective, and the author is clear and up-front about this. There are few and far between quotes from Argentine soldiers or officers. I would have liked some from that perspective.
I definitely recommend this book as a portal into a seemingly-forgotten war - fought in 1982, the Falklands War seems to have been quickly eclipsed by the Gulf War. Yet the stories are fascinating, the bravery and heroism apparent, and the tactics an interesting historical artifact. If you're interested in modern warfare (pre-drones) this is a good book to read.
This book does a great job covering the military portion of it from the point of view of various operation 'theaters' - the Navy's part, the Black Buck/Air Force portion, culminating in the actual land invasion. The timelines are sometimes tough to follow because of that organization, and I had some issues remembering exactly how long the war was. It was finished in weeks but sometimes the book seemed to indicate stalemates that lasted some time. These stalemates were in certain areas of battle - the British RAF's Harriers shooting down fewer aircraft as the war went on, the naval maneuverings leading to a sense of battle-lines - but meanwhile the war was always happening elsewhere.
The book is littered with testimony and interviews which give an incredible first-hand account. It are these portions that are the most engaging - men and women who were there as civilians or combatants. The book is plainly told from the British perspective, and the author is clear and up-front about this. There are few and far between quotes from Argentine soldiers or officers. I would have liked some from that perspective.
I definitely recommend this book as a portal into a seemingly-forgotten war - fought in 1982, the Falklands War seems to have been quickly eclipsed by the Gulf War. Yet the stories are fascinating, the bravery and heroism apparent, and the tactics an interesting historical artifact. If you're interested in modern warfare (pre-drones) this is a good book to read.
July 31, 2019
I'm giving it three stars because over the course of the book I decided that I should have probably just read the wikipedia page on the Falklands War. However, the book was excellently written and contained as much detail as you could wish for. The one thing I wish this book would have had is an epilogue that talks about the outcomes of the war. I know his entire book is objective, and a review of the war would be subjective, but I would like to know if the Falkland War is considered a success (since Britain won) or a failure (since they loss hundreds of millions of pounds in ships and planes).
For me, I found the 1) sovereignty history of the Falklands and 2) the mechanical/logistic problems of equipment to be most interesting. The fact that Exocet attacks were so successful because a ship was turned the wrong way - so the Sea Dart system cannot be engaged. Or how difficult war was without satellite images, GPS, or ineffectual radio communication. Two ships would pick up an Argentinian raid, but the ships hit would not get notified. Or, a helicopter couldn't fire its weapons because it was too early in the morning the the weapon wasn't able to aim in such conditions.
The author also commented a few times on the lack of discipline by the Argentinian soldiers (e.g., their latrines were directly next to their trenches and positions).
For me, I found the 1) sovereignty history of the Falklands and 2) the mechanical/logistic problems of equipment to be most interesting. The fact that Exocet attacks were so successful because a ship was turned the wrong way - so the Sea Dart system cannot be engaged. Or how difficult war was without satellite images, GPS, or ineffectual radio communication. Two ships would pick up an Argentinian raid, but the ships hit would not get notified. Or, a helicopter couldn't fire its weapons because it was too early in the morning the the weapon wasn't able to aim in such conditions.
The author also commented a few times on the lack of discipline by the Argentinian soldiers (e.g., their latrines were directly next to their trenches and positions).
May 18, 2020
If you’re looking for a blow by blow description of this brief war between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982, then this may or may not be your cup of tea. The author takes us all the way through a summary of the political dispute over which country lays claim to the Falklands, to the war preparations by both sides, to the actual battles and final surrender by the Argentinians.
For those of you who dote on a chronological narration of the order of battle, the military units involved, and the weaponry used (both sides), this has the elements of an expansive SITREP. It's obvious that Middlebrook partially intended this book to memorialize individual British soldiers, naval personnel and distinguished units engaged in the conflict. But Middlebrook simultaneously took the time to interview not only the British and Argentinian military participants but also the citizens of the capitol (Stanley), and Goose Green; places where most of the battles occurred. These interviews are likely to be of far more interest to non-British readers. Generally, this book does a good job of informing the professional and amateur war historians as to the particulars of the war.
For those of you who dote on a chronological narration of the order of battle, the military units involved, and the weaponry used (both sides), this has the elements of an expansive SITREP. It's obvious that Middlebrook partially intended this book to memorialize individual British soldiers, naval personnel and distinguished units engaged in the conflict. But Middlebrook simultaneously took the time to interview not only the British and Argentinian military participants but also the citizens of the capitol (Stanley), and Goose Green; places where most of the battles occurred. These interviews are likely to be of far more interest to non-British readers. Generally, this book does a good job of informing the professional and amateur war historians as to the particulars of the war.
February 23, 2017
Excellent book written in the near aftermath of the war and with an update a few years later. This was triggered by The Forgotten Little War (Argentine viewpoint) and Doctor to Friend and Foe (medical viewpoint). Interesting to see these three juxtaposed. As this year sees the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War, now might be a time to read a more up to date chronicle. One interesting point that I can't seem to find further details about is Dr Mary Elphinstone, a newly qualified 'slip of a girl' awarded an MBE for her efforts during the War as a Volunteer Medical Officer. I believe she is of my vintage and think I may have met her many years ago (in my RAF years?) without realising who she was but can I find a picture on the web? No
November 17, 2023
The author does a great job describing this conflict, although it is mainly from the British side. At the time of writing gaining information of the Argentinian side was very hard to do. But some of it is present. What I liked is that he did also include the point of view and experiences from the people living in the Falklands.
The book focusses on the military side of the story, but obviously politics and local history are part of the cause of this conflict and needed to be included. All aspects of the war see coverage: sea, land, air. It is the experiences of the soldiers, sailors, airmen and locals that make it all come alive. Over time more information has come forward, even this book is an updated edition of an earlier book, but I think that it aged very well.
I think this book can be recommended when you want to get an overview of this very unlikely conflict, thousands of miles from the UK, to next dive into it more detailed using other books.
The book is an easy read and I like the style being used by mr. Middlebrook.
The book focusses on the military side of the story, but obviously politics and local history are part of the cause of this conflict and needed to be included. All aspects of the war see coverage: sea, land, air. It is the experiences of the soldiers, sailors, airmen and locals that make it all come alive. Over time more information has come forward, even this book is an updated edition of an earlier book, but I think that it aged very well.
I think this book can be recommended when you want to get an overview of this very unlikely conflict, thousands of miles from the UK, to next dive into it more detailed using other books.
The book is an easy read and I like the style being used by mr. Middlebrook.
February 9, 2020
Excellent book
This was a great book. It was a modern war to try and settle a colonial dispute from a hundred years prior.
I followed this war day by day back in 1982. The book filled in all the details I couldn't glean from reading the local paper in the US. I remember seeing pictures of the fleet sailing. Such excitement by the folks in the U.K. An almost impossible task completed by the military 8000 mile from home and operating at the extreme limit of their supply line.
I really enjoyed the read. It was smooth and well structured. A very good military history. You will enjoy it.
This was a great book. It was a modern war to try and settle a colonial dispute from a hundred years prior.
I followed this war day by day back in 1982. The book filled in all the details I couldn't glean from reading the local paper in the US. I remember seeing pictures of the fleet sailing. Such excitement by the folks in the U.K. An almost impossible task completed by the military 8000 mile from home and operating at the extreme limit of their supply line.
I really enjoyed the read. It was smooth and well structured. A very good military history. You will enjoy it.
January 13, 2022
A very interesting exposé of Great Britain's involvement in the Falklands War. I found the high attrition rate of Naval and other vessels and the significant number of wounded and killed members of the British forces to be somewhat alarming. Due to a number of errors in planning and execution there were also a number of "friendly fire" incidents which, at first, the British Government attempted to cover-up, that were later revealed to the affected families and general public. The effectiveness of the Harrier jets in their first conflict was noted.
August 3, 2022
An excellent book about the military history of the Falklands war. As it was written fairly soon after the conflict, there was not yet much information about the Argentinean side, but the author published a book on this topic later (which I have not read). The book seems accurate and objective. The battle scenes are described in great detail. It is well written and given my interest in the topic -- this war was perhaps the first that I consciously experienced, via the news, from start to end -- I finished the book quite quickly.
July 9, 2023
An engaging history of the Falklands war. Briefly covers the political context and opening moves, and then gets into a close-focus day by day about operations in the South Atlantic.
The writing is engaging and the technical aspects seem well described to me, but I do have some concerns. This was written in the 1980s, without the benefits of much hindsight or recent research, and it is almost entirely from British sources. As a result it has a bit much "by Jingo, our boys will go do their part for Queen and Country."
The writing is engaging and the technical aspects seem well described to me, but I do have some concerns. This was written in the 1980s, without the benefits of much hindsight or recent research, and it is almost entirely from British sources. As a result it has a bit much "by Jingo, our boys will go do their part for Queen and Country."
June 28, 2024
This is a very detailed look at the military operations of the Falklands War. While I remember when it was going on, the news reports were sketchy at best. I hadn’t realized the magnitude of difficulty the British had to overcome in fighting a war so far from any other British territory. The biggest take away however is how poor communications happened on both sides. In the Falklands, the fog of war was even thicker than normal. While this is now just a footnote in history, if you are interested, this is an excellent work drawing on firsthand accounts.
November 3, 2020
Excellent account
I thoroughly enjoyed this and it brought back vivid memories of when I was Fifteen reading the newspapers and watching tv coverage.
I’m humbled by the bravery and professionalism shown by the British armed forces. Impressed by the conduct of the Argentinians toward the dead they buried
It was also very interesting to get insight from the inhabitants themselves
I thoroughly enjoyed this and it brought back vivid memories of when I was Fifteen reading the newspapers and watching tv coverage.
I’m humbled by the bravery and professionalism shown by the British armed forces. Impressed by the conduct of the Argentinians toward the dead they buried
It was also very interesting to get insight from the inhabitants themselves
December 29, 2021
Excellent detailed history
I usually read first person accounts of war, but this skillfully combines first person with battle history for a more balanced and complete story.
The war was much more involved and created far greater losses than I knew. This book set me right.
Detailed but not overly so, never boring nor tedious. If you have any interest in the conflict, read the book.
I usually read first person accounts of war, but this skillfully combines first person with battle history for a more balanced and complete story.
The war was much more involved and created far greater losses than I knew. This book set me right.
Detailed but not overly so, never boring nor tedious. If you have any interest in the conflict, read the book.
March 17, 2020
Good history
Solid history of a war that in retrospect was fought on the seam between old and new ways of fighting. Written relatively soon afterwards, it lacks some of the details that have come out since and the Argentine perspective, but it’s still very much worth the price of admission. Highly recommended.
Solid history of a war that in retrospect was fought on the seam between old and new ways of fighting. Written relatively soon afterwards, it lacks some of the details that have come out since and the Argentine perspective, but it’s still very much worth the price of admission. Highly recommended.
April 30, 2023
Decent Book
Good history of the Falklands war, with lots of detail. Interesting relics of colonialism, even in the 1980s, such as the repetitive mention of "Chinese laundrymen". The author has an annoying habit of mentioning something, then saying " more about that later" and moving on. The Kindle version has a fair amount of punctuation issues etc.
Good history of the Falklands war, with lots of detail. Interesting relics of colonialism, even in the 1980s, such as the repetitive mention of "Chinese laundrymen". The author has an annoying habit of mentioning something, then saying " more about that later" and moving on. The Kindle version has a fair amount of punctuation issues etc.
February 14, 2018
Exceptional and thorough history of British forces
As a newcomer to this conflict I feel very much informed. Each key event, decision and action is well described. The accounts from those who were there add colour and life to the narrative. Highly recommend this book.
As a newcomer to this conflict I feel very much informed. Each key event, decision and action is well described. The accounts from those who were there add colour and life to the narrative. Highly recommend this book.
October 19, 2019
Excellent account of the Falklands conflict. I have found this extremely readable and easy to understand, unlike some studies of conflicts. Reading it while being on the islands themselves has also been a unique experience.
June 30, 2020
An excellent and detailed history of the Falklands War. The author a noted military historian takes the reader throughout the conflict from start to finish. All that’s needed is a Netflix series on the war.
December 2, 2021
Dry But Informative
I enjoyed learning more about this brief war that occurred when I was 15. They used laser-guided bombs, which most of us never heard of until Tom Clancy or Desert Storm.
I enjoyed learning more about this brief war that occurred when I was 15. They used laser-guided bombs, which most of us never heard of until Tom Clancy or Desert Storm.
December 29, 2018
Insightful, informative, a very good book
I remember this conflict as if it were yesterday. This book explained many things and a lot of things I did not know.
I remember this conflict as if it were yesterday. This book explained many things and a lot of things I did not know.
July 4, 2019
Solid, well written history of the 1982 Falklands War between the UK and Argentina. A worthwhile read.
July 17, 2019
What an amazing (and true) adventure.
February 17, 2020
The British view of the conflict
Enjoyed reading both books on the Falkland by the same author. It was good to read the Argentine erosion of events first. I now understand more about the war from both sides than I have in any other conflict.
Enjoyed reading both books on the Falkland by the same author. It was good to read the Argentine erosion of events first. I now understand more about the war from both sides than I have in any other conflict.
April 28, 2020
Dry, biased, and inaccurate.
May 29, 2020
Bom livro sobre a Guerra das Malvinas, sob uma perspectiva inglesa do conflito.
June 13, 2020
A Good Read
Provides an excellent review of the war strategy, as well as the associated tactics of the Falklands war.
Well balanced.
Provides an excellent review of the war strategy, as well as the associated tactics of the Falklands war.
Well balanced.
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