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One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander (Paperback)

by Margaret Thatcher (Foreword), Sandy Woodward (Author), Patrick Robinson (Author)
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5.0 out of 5 stars In the finest traditions of the Royal Navy, Feb 20 2002
By Christopher Griffith (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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A superior autobiography. Although the focus is plainly on the Falklands, the author provides a fascinating account of the RN's submarine training program -- which reminds one of why the British military, though tiny in size, still maintains some of the best trained warriors in the world.

The meat of the book retells the story of PM Thatcher's courageous decision to retake the Falklands. The author provides a fine defense of the UK's controversial decision to sink the Argentine crusier Belgrano and a compelling account of the terror visited upon his task force by (French-made) exocet anti-ship missles. Unlike many commanders' post-mortems, this book contains little of the standard blame shifting usually found in such works. The Admiral takes you through his decision-making process step-by-step never letting the reader forget that the decisions he made often were made on the basis on VERY incomplete information under intense time-pressure (from the US, the UN and the coming South Atlantic winter) and, often, under fire.

Overall, one comes away thinking the author would have done a bang-up job at Trafalger or Jutland . . . or even taking on the Soviet Navy in the North Atlantic. A must have for those interested in finding out what -- to paraphrase the Iron Duke -- a damn near run thing the Falklands campaign really was.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book at the right level of detail, Jan 17 2002
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Written with the right level of detail. Laden with the real suspense of what it is like to be at war and in command.

If you want to get inside what a modern military operation is like read this.

The section on how the author progressed through the naval ranks is excellent.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and enlightening, Sep 5 2001
By Michael Casey "Michael" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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Co-written with Patrick Robinson (fiction novelist and author of USS Seawolf, Nimitz Class, and others), this biographical/historical book is a detailed and enjoyable look at a very difficult and tense military deployment. Woodward's writing is honest and open, revealing his concerns and doubts about his leadership while at the same time providing the reader with a wonderful background into the strategy and tactical planning of the British command.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Feel the responsibility and tension of war!!
Admiral Woodward's account manages to deliver the sense of being in charge of tens of ships loaded with thousands of men, all involved in a modern armed conflict at sea. Read more
Published on Sep 4 2001 by Edgardo J. Fernandez

4.0 out of 5 stars Woodward denies HMS Invincible was hit on 30 May
The fact that HMS 'Invincible' had a damaged gas turbine engine replaced under the cover of darkness on 5 June 1982 (See Rodney Burden et al, Falklands: The Air War, p. Read more
Published on Feb 7 2001 by juan pozzi

5.0 out of 5 stars Falklands war from the Admiral's bridge
This fine naval autobiography takes us behind the scenes of the Falklands sea/air (not ground) war and modern battle management in general. Read more
Published on Aug 6 2000 by David Dearborn

4.0 out of 5 stars a navy commander at modern war
In this book Admiral Woodward has provided the reader with an informative and candid view of a task force commander at war. Read more
Published on Jan 28 2000 by tamaracm

5.0 out of 5 stars Required reading for anyone studying naval history
I read this book as a midshipman in my efforts toward professional development as a future naval officer. This is an EXCELLENT book. Read more
Published on Oct 21 1999 by Kevin P. Schultz

5.0 out of 5 stars First - Class account of action in the South Atlantic
Woodward's account of the 1982 war fills a consderable hole in the literature concerning the falklands. Read more
Published on Oct 9 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb work on naval leadership in combat
As a former naval officer myself, who has served with Brits at sea, I found Adm. Woodward's book valuable not only as an historical record but also as a humane look at people in... Read more
Published on May 26 1999 by jsequeir@ix.netcom.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate as I remember!
An accurate and thought provoking book highlighting the dangers involved in fighting a war so far from home, I share the thoughts and memories depicted in this book.
Published on Dec 7 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Well written narrative shows dilemmas and decision making proccesses in modern naval warfare. Highlights the many problems one encounters using complex systems in a real war... Read more
Published on Nov 13 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thoughtful Recollection of War
I read this book several years ago, butI felt the need to comment on it becuase I found it so good. Read more
Published on Oct 27 1998

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