Battle For The Falklands

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Format:: Paperback
Pages:: 460
Publisher:: Pan Macmillan
Publication Date:: 21 May 2010
Category:: Regional & National History
ISBN:: 9780330513630

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The Falklands War was one of the strangest in British history -- 28,000 men sent to fight for a tiny relic of empire 8,000 miles from home. At the time, many Britons saw it as a tragic absurdity, but the British victory confirmed the quality of British arms and boosted the political fortunes of the Conservative government. But it left a chequered aftermath; it was of no wider significance for British interests and taught no lessons. It has since been overshadowed by the two Gulf Wars, however, its political ramifications cannot be overestimated. Max Hastings' and Simon Jenkins' account of the conflict is a modern classic of war reportage and the definitive book on the war. Republished as part of the Pan Military Classics series, The Battle for the Falklands is a vivid chronicle of a call to arms and a thoughtful and informed analysis of an astonishing chapter in the history of our times. 'Skilfully woven with Simon Jenkins' sharp political passages are Max Hastings' wonderful dispatches' Sunday Times

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An intriguing modern military-political history. The story of the Falklands crisis, the invasion, the war, are all told in crisp, journalistic fashion. At times the story is told with great drama. One last great "Hoorah!" for the British Empire.

5.00 out of 5

tuckerresearch
The classic history of the Falklands War.

4.00 out of 5

jbd1
<p>Five out of ten.</p><p>A complete and thorough look at the Falklands war and the causes and consequences of the conflict from a British viewpoint. From the political wranglings to the men on the front line.</p>

2.50 out of 5

theboylatham