- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Penguin UK (April 16 1992)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0140147047
- ISBN-13: 978-0140147049
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 12.8 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 322 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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The author sought out all the evidence from documentary and personal sources on both sides and comes to some controversial conclusions about the Falklands conflict. The book includes material on the Exocet attacks on British ships, on the loss of the "Coventry" and the "Sir Galahad" tragedy and on the controversial sinking of the "General Belgrano".
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The best book on the 1982 Falklands war,
By Glenn Bolan (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Task Force (Mass Market Paperback)
I have read eight different books on the Falklands war and consider this to be the best of all of them. It is unique for a number of reasons. For one thing, the author has updated the trade copy from the original hard copy, to include more up to date material. It includes comments and stories from the military personel who fought in the war. The author has included both British and Argentinian perspectives in the book to provide readers with a better understanding of the two sides and their performances in the war.The book itself has been well researched, and well written, and despite being published in 1987, is still very relevant today and still the best book on the market.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good book on a overlooked subject!,
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This review is from: Task Force (Mass Market Paperback)
With a lack or "great" titles on this subject, this book is my favorite if the 3 I have read. Middlebrook has a great style in writing and all of his works always hits the mark. While not wasting very much time with the events on the world stage, Middlebrook informs the reader on this important "war" fought at the height the Cold War. The reader is given many first person accounts (mostly British, with some Argentine, and Falklander comments) which greatly add to the enjoyment of this book. The reader can see how the UK, one of the worlds Former "superpowers" could very easily have lost this war and control over the Falklands. The Land, Sea, and Air stories are all told (the Air war was lacking of the 3), as well as some of the behind the scenes maneuverings in London, Buenos Aries, and Ascension Island. Logistically the British were very challenged, this point was not delved into enough for my liking. Over all, a great author comes through again.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but heavy,
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This review is from: Task Force (Mass Market Paperback)
Again written in Middlebrook's style. Lots of details but heavy to read. He includes chapters from the start which explain the issues surrounding the war, the initial invasion by the Argentines and life for the inhabitants after the war starts. There are also chapters on the sinking of the General Belgrano and the Sheffield and the immensly interesting "Black Buck" missions the British launched from Ascension Island. This book is difficult to read due to the amount of information that Middlebrook includes, however, don't be put off by this. The book is an excellent introduction to the Falklands War and explains how it unfolded. If you are interested in the wider perspective of the war then you should try Nigel West's " Secret War for the Falklands ".
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