Admiral Sandy Woodward
One Hundred Days
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007436408
- author:
- Admiral Sandy Woodward
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperPress
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland, Battles & campaigns, History of other lands, Humanities / History / History: earliest times to present day / 20th century history: c. 1900 to c. 2000 / Postwar 20th century history, from c. 1945 to c. 2000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Falklands War, as told by its commander, is a gripping account of a modern naval conflict. On 5 April 1982, British forces were ordered to sail 8,000 miles to the South Atlantic, unaware of the challenges ahead. In these memoirs, Admiral Sandy Woodward recounts the 100 days of the conflict, from the initial journey to the repulse of the Argentinian navy and the daring amphibious landing at San Carlos Water. The war, which cost the lives of over 1,000 men, has left a legacy of historical debates and controversies. Woodward's account provides a unique perspective on modern naval warfare, where the use of sophisticated equipment and communications was matched by the importance of human error and courage. The story includes the sinking of ships such as HMS Coventry, HMS Sheffield and Sir Galahad, and the Argentinian cruiser, the Belgrano. A dramatic and thought-provoking portrayal of a pivotal moment in modern history, 'One Hundred Days' is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in military history and the complexities of modern warfare.
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