Hugh McManners was among the first of the British Special Forces to land on the Falkland Islands and here, in this gripping narrative, is his first-hand account of this most famous of modern British military operations. This new edition includes a revised introduction, along with new photography and notes on the combat. Author Biography Editor's Note on new edition Contents List of maps & diagrams Acknowledgements New Introduction (2002) Original Introduction (1984) Chapter 1 - The Calm Before the Storm Chapter 2 - ...
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Hugh McManners was among the first of the British Special Forces to land on the Falkland Islands and here, in this gripping narrative, is his first-hand account of this most famous of modern British military operations. This new edition includes a revised introduction, along with new photography and notes on the combat. Author Biography Editor's Note on new edition Contents List of maps & diagrams Acknowledgements New Introduction (2002) Original Introduction (1984) Chapter 1 - The Calm Before the Storm Chapter 2 - Preparation and departure Chapter 3 - At sea Chapter 4 - Planners and hoaxers Chapter 5 - Ascension Island Chapter 6 - Our war begins Chapter 7 - Fanning Head Chapter 8 - HMS Intrepid in 'Bomb Alley' Chapter 9 - The Fox Bay raid Chapter 10 - Survival Chapter 11 - Operations Brewers Arms Chapter 12 - Beagle Ridge Chapter 13 - Waiting to go home Chapter 14 - Home Epilogue (written for 2002) Chronology Glossary Index
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Used-Good. Good Condition. A used book with a normal amount of wear. All pages are present. Pages may have moderate highlighting, underlining, stains or other marks. Box 73.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 0718305329.
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Fair. Hardcover with dust jacket. Book is in nice overall condition except for underlining and notes in the margins. Price is clipped on inside bottom corner of front dust jacket flap and the top corner of rear inside flap is torn off.
