With 3 Para to the Falklands

by Graham Colbeck

A veteran of the Falklands conflict vividly recounts the actions of his elite parachute regiment in this Cold War military history. On Friday, April 9, 1982, a British task force set sail for the Falkland Islands. Three months later, after a short but brutal campaign, it had successfully ejected the Argentinean occupying forces. With 3 Para to the Falklands is the full story of that dramatic struggle from the point of view of a sergeant in the Third Battalion, Parachute Regiment (3 Para). This elite battle group played a significant part in the campaign, marching from Port San Carlos to Port Stanley and fighting in one of its most crucial, yet often-neglected battles—the night assault on Mount Longdon. Graham Colbeck’s vivid account reveals the stark realities harsh conditions of this stubbornly contested conflict.

Genres: Military History, History

287 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2017

Reviews

[Paul]

Proud

A very interesting view of one man's journey to the Falklands and the subsequent events heading to the battle for Mount Longdon. Although I have read a lot about the Falklands I will never cease to be amazed and proud of what the men of 3 Para went through on Longdon. When I read of the victory at the time I didn't understand the reality of the war and the bravery of so many young men. Respect to all of them. Thanks for writing the book Graham. Lest we forget!

[Alan]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I different take from other books on the conflict I have read, well written and thoughtful. Well worth a read.