Forgotten Voices of the Falklands
The Real Story of the Falklands War
- Paperback
496 pages
- Release Date
15 April 2008
Summary
The definitive and bestselling oral history of the Falklands Conflict
The Falklands War was a turning point in modern British history. On the one hand, it was what some considered to be the ‘last of the great Elizabethan adventures’, with the Royal Navy pulling off an incredible feat of maritime warfare, under the most appallingly risky circumstances. On the other hand, it was the first war of the modern age, using satellite surveillance, computer-driven missiles, night observation de…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780091908812 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0091908817 |
| Author: | Hugh McManners |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Release Date: | 15 April 2008 |
| Weight: | 333g |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 126mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Forgotten Voices |
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Critics Review
No one is better fitted to present the words of the participants than Hugh McManners. His book represetns a worthy tribute both to those who died, and to those who survived this freak of history and played their parts in creating a national legend – Sir Max Hastings, in the Introduction
A unique and essential chronicle of the conflict * Military Illustrated *
Engaging … has a long and satisfying future * Guardian *
A poignant insight * Glasgow Herald *
Hugh McManners
Hugh McManners was a captain in 148 Commando Forward Observation Battery, serving with the Special Boat Squadron during the Falklands War. He joined the British Army in 1972 and in 1975 was sponsored by them to read Geography at Oxford University. He is now a documentary producer and freelance writer.
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