Ely, Nigel
Goose Green: The decisive battle of the Falklands War - by the British troops who fought it
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789465549
- author:
- Ely, Nigel
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- John Blake Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Forty years on from the Falklands War, the battle of Goose Green remains one of the most significant in modern British military history. In this book, the men who fought it share their personal accounts of the conflict, offering a unique and authentic perspective on the events of 28 May 1982.
Over 100 exclusive and untold stories from the soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, the SAS, the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, and others bring to life the confusion, terror and courage of the battle. These personal accounts convey the gritty reality of war, from the funny to the touching and the heart-breaking, and provide a fresh insight into one of the most pivotal moments in British military history.
Goose Green is a book that goes beyond official histories and memoirs, offering a true story of a great victory against all the odds, told by the men who fought it.
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