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The Falklands conflict
Published in 1982 by Coronet Books. Written by Christopher Dobson, John Miller and Ronald Payne.
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Published January 1, 1982
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May 15, 2023
Extremely well researched, ably presented, well covered
From the House of Commons, to the Foreign Office, to the Argentine Junta what became a horrendous act of aggression brought a rebirth of British pride. The efforts, brave acts and great sacrifices made by the men and women on the pointy end of the stick never escaped Britains politicians nor the public. But in all wars the politicians lead from the safety of their offices while they send in their military to resolve the issues at great risk to life and limb. The British Military once again proved their worth and hopefully this re-awakened the politicians that money spent on their military to prevent war is most cost effective in money and more importantly military lives than the broad scope and costs of war.
From the House of Commons, to the Foreign Office, to the Argentine Junta what became a horrendous act of aggression brought a rebirth of British pride. The efforts, brave acts and great sacrifices made by the men and women on the pointy end of the stick never escaped Britains politicians nor the public. But in all wars the politicians lead from the safety of their offices while they send in their military to resolve the issues at great risk to life and limb. The British Military once again proved their worth and hopefully this re-awakened the politicians that money spent on their military to prevent war is most cost effective in money and more importantly military lives than the broad scope and costs of war.
February 25, 2021
I found this book to be really interesting and unique.
I have read a few books on the military and logistics perspective of this conflict, however this book focused less on the actual military tactics and processes and more on the general crisis that enveloped Great Britain.
This book was centred round the historic claim to the falklands, the build up to the invasion, HoC debates, peace negotiations and other key elements surrounding the ‘crisis’. It did however breakdown the reclamation of South Georgia, pre landings air/naval engagements and the subsequent land battles.
Was an easy read and read most of it in one day.
As this book was written / published in 1982 it included events and facts that I hadn’t heard or seen before. The event was fresh in the authors’ minds and thus providing information that has somewhat been forgotten over the last 38 years.
I have read a few books on the military and logistics perspective of this conflict, however this book focused less on the actual military tactics and processes and more on the general crisis that enveloped Great Britain.
This book was centred round the historic claim to the falklands, the build up to the invasion, HoC debates, peace negotiations and other key elements surrounding the ‘crisis’. It did however breakdown the reclamation of South Georgia, pre landings air/naval engagements and the subsequent land battles.
Was an easy read and read most of it in one day.
As this book was written / published in 1982 it included events and facts that I hadn’t heard or seen before. The event was fresh in the authors’ minds and thus providing information that has somewhat been forgotten over the last 38 years.
October 12, 2015
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