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The Battle for the Falklands

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The Battle for the Falklands

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Concise, balanced and highly informative analysis and discussion of the Falklands conflict. Even for those with some knowledge of that war the book will provide a raft of additional detail making it a worthwhile read.

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The Falklands War was one of the strangest in British history - 28,000 men sent to fight for a tiny relic of empire 8,000 miles from home. At the time, many Britons saw it as a tragic absurdity, but the British victory confirmed the quality of British arms and boosted the political fortunes of the Conservative government. But it left a chequered aftermath; it was of no wider significance for British interests and taught no lessons. It has since been overshadowed by the two Gulf Wars, however, its political ramifications cannot be overestimated. Max Hastings' and Simon Jenkins' account of the conflict is a modern classic of war reportage and the definitive book on the war. Republished as part of the Pan Military Classics series, The Battle for the Falklands is a vivid chronicle of a call to arms and a thoughtful and informed analysis of an astonishing chapter in the history of our times.

Author Biography:

Max Hastings, author of over twenty books, has been editor of the Daily Telegraph and the Evening Standard. He has won many awards for his journalism, particularly his work in the south Atlantic in 1982. Simon Jenkins is an award-winning journalist and author of over fifteen books. He writes for the Guardian and the Sunday Times, as well as broadcasting for the BBC.
Release date NZ
May 21st, 2010
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Contributors
  • Introduction by Max Hastings
  • Introduction by Simon Jenkins
Interest Age
From 18 years
Pages
544
Dimensions
130x198x33
ISBN-13
9780330513630
Product ID
4732322

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