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(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) When Argentinian forces invaded the Falklands in April 1982, the British government responded by despatching a task force to the Atlantic to regain the islands, and the resulting war saw modern weapon systems tested in combat for the first time. In the aftermath, official documents were released, but many were heavily censored, and others withheld altogether. Drawing from recently declassified and previously unpublished reports from the official inquiry, Dr Paul Brown details the true story behind the dramatic events that led to the loss of six British ships: HMS Antelope, Ardent, Coventry and Sheffield, RFA Sir Galahad and SS Atlantic Conveyor, as well as the sinking of the Argentinian cruiser ARA General Belgrano by HMS Conqueror. (Published: 2021) (Publisher: Osprey Publishing) (ISBN: 9781472846433) (Pagination: 320pp, 9 maps, 30 b/w photos) (Condition: new in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) A collection of first-hand accounts of experiences in the Falklands War. Includes the Argentine Invasion, the bombing of Task Force ships, the Galahad disaster, the Battle of Darwin/Goose Green, the attacks on Mount Longdon, Mount Harriet, Two Sisters and Tumbledown. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Sidgwick and Jackson) (ISBN: 0283992492) (Pagination: 338pp.illustrations.) (Condition: Pages browning. very good in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) Max Hastings accompanied the Task Force and was present at many of the major actions at sea and on land during the 1982 Falklands campaign. Meanwhile, in London and Washington, Simon Jenkins traced every political and diplomatic twist in the crisis. This is probably the definitive account of the operation. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Pan Books) (ISBN: 0330352849) (Pagination: 384pp, numerous b/w photos & ills) (Condition: Good in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) This is the full story of the campaign for the Falklands in 1982, written by the Sunday Times Insight Team. From the corridors of Whitehall to an Argentinian minefield, the authors used their daily coverage of the war plus additional accounts from those whose stories could not be published at the time. Journalists from the paper reported from the Task Force, from Argentina and from the Falkland Islands themselves as the invasion started. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Sphere Books) (ISBN: 0722182821) (Pagination: 274pp.illustrations) (Condition: Mass market paperback. Good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The story of the despatch of the Task Force to re-occupy the Islands, 8,000 miles from Britain. The book examines the command and control of the Royal Navy, Army and RAF participation in the campaign, the landings, air battles, and the final victory. The operation took place more than 35 years ago and this is one of the many books available commemorating the recapture of the Falklands. (Published: 1989) (Publisher: Guild Publishing) (Pagination: 192pp, 101 b/w & 70 col illustrations, large format) (Condition: very good in good d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) This is a softback copy. The author was the only official war artist attached to the British Forces for the Falklands War. This is a selection from the 400 drawings she made during the operation on board SS Canberra, transferring at South Georgia, the San Carlos landings, deployment at Goose Green, Fitzroy, Darwin and finally Stanley. Each illustration is annotated by the artist. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Mitchell Beazley) (Pagination: 115pp, 97 illustrations, 2 maps. large format) (Condition: storage wear, Very good in card covers.) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) Previous owner's inscription on title page. The biting account of the intrigue within the Junta which led to the Argentine attack. Compiled from personal interviews, as well as documentary sources, the book exposes the scheming within the Military and the struggle within the United Nations. Oscar Raul Cardoso, Ricardo Kirschbaum and Eduardo van der Kooy, distinguished journalists from Buenos Aires, are together responsible for the national politics columns of the newspaper, Clarin. All three visited the Falklands, Oscar Cardoso on the day after the invasion. From Washington, New York and Buenos Aires they have compiled accounts of the dramatic confrontation between Galtieri and Reagan on the eve of the sinking of the Belgrano. (Published: 1987) (Publisher: Preston Editions) (ISBN: 187061500X) (Condition: good in card cover, previous owner's inscription) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) On 25th May, 1982 the destroyer HMS Coventry, commanded by the author, was attacked by Argentine A-4 Skyhawk aircraft whilst on anti-aircraft picket duty in Falkland Sound. She was hit by 3 bombs killing 19 of her crew and leaving many more badly injured. Capsizing within minutes, she would finally sink the following day off pebble Island. This book was adapted by the BBC into a documentary 'Sea of Fire', which was shown in June 2007. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: Atlantic Books London) (ISBN: 9781843545903) (Pagination: 272pp. illustrations, maps) (Condition: Fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) Published to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the beginning of the Falklands conflict, this is the story of how former soldier Simon Weston, returned to visit the Falkland Islands. It also describes his meeting with the Argentine pilot who bombed the Sir Galahad, which resulted in the deaths of 51 soldiers from his regiment, and his own severe injuries. (Published: 1992) (Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing) (ISBN: 0747511616) (Pagination: 183pp illustrations) (Condition: Good in torn d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The Falkland islanders were the first British people to come under enemy occupation since the Channel Islands during the Second World War. This book tells how their warnings were ignored in London, how their slim defences gave way to a massive invasion, and how they survived occupation. While some established a cautiously pragmatic modus vivendi with the occupiers, some islanders opted for active resistance and others joined advancing British troops, transporting ammunition and leading men to the battlefields. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 978184415587) (Pagination: 234pp) (Condition: new in d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The SAS, MI6 and the war Whitehall nearly lost. A Spanish language edition of intelligence specialist Nigel West's volume on the secret war for the Falklands, or Las Malvinas as the islands are known in the Spanish speaking world. Scarce and collectible. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Editorial Sudamericana) (ISBN: 9500712784) (Pagination: 259pp, 16 b/w photos, facsimille documents) (Condition: Like new in card cover) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The Life and Gallant death of David Tinker, Lieutenent, RN, from his letters and poems. His ship The Glamorgan was the first to go into action in the Falklands and suffered a fatal Exocet attack on 12 June. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Junction Books) (ISBN: 0862451027) (Pagination: 203pp ills) (Condition: slight edgewear ow vg in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) Faded spine on d/w. The author commanded the assault landings on the Falklands during the 1982 war with Argentina, and later led the advance on Port Stanley, the Island's capital. An outstanding commander, his account of the planning, landing and the advance across the Islands provide graphic clarity to the, often overwhelming logistical problems and the appalling conditions his men had to endure. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Leo Cooper) (ISBN: 0436520524) (Pagination: xviii + 201pp, 9 b/w photos, col photos, maps) (Condition: Vg in g d/w) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) No d/w. Operation Corporate was the code name given to the British Military action to recover the Falkland Islands and South Georgia after their seizure by Argentine forces in 1982. The author combines documentary research and personal interviews with all ranks of the servicemen involved, and with Falkland Islands civilians. (Published: 1985) (Publisher: Viking) (ISBN: 0670802239) (Pagination: 430pp illustrations) (Condition: Good) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The SAS, MI6 and the war Whitehall nearly lost. The Falklands conflict was the first time the Royal Navy had been engaged by an enemy since 1945. It was a test of the world's latest air and defence systems and a unique opportunity to push competing fighters to their limits. This book focuses on Operation Corporate, the task force assigned to retake the Falklands, and on the clandestine efforts to deny General Galtieri the one weapon that could have turned Corporate into a humiliating defeat for Britain, the French manufactured Exocet missile. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Little Brown & Co) (ISBN: 0316882267) (Pagination: 266pp, 16 b/w photos, facsimille documents) (Condition: Like new, unread but slight browning to top page edges due to storage) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The SAS, MI6 and the war Whitehall nearly lost. The Falklands conflict was the first time the Royal Navy had been engaged by an enemy since 1945. It was a test of the world's latest air and defence systems and a unique opportunity to push competing fighters to their limits. This book focuses on Operation Corporate, the task force assigned to retake the Falklands, and on the clandestine efforts to deny General Galtieri the one weapon that could have turned Corporate into a humiliating defeat for Britain, the French manufactured Exocet missile. (Published: 1997) (Publisher: Warner Books) (ISBN: 0751520713) (Pagination: 266pp, 16 b/w illustrations) (Condition: very good in card cover - spine slightly creased) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) A pictorial tribute of the Falklands Task Force. Includes photographs and the troops preparing to embark, families and friends waving off the QE2, the Nordland and the Canberra. En route to the Falklands there were sports days and training runs to keep fit. There are images of Argentinian prisoners and local people after the liberation, survivors of the Atlantic Conveyor and HMS Sheffield, both of which were sunk by Exocet missile strikes, and the families waiting to greet the the Task Force upon its return. (Published: 1983) (Publisher: Private Publication) (Pagination: landscape format. 36pp b/w photographs) (Condition: Good in card covers) UL-XXXXXX

(Subject: Post World War II - Falklands) The war in the Falklands from the Argentine invasion to their defeat and the surrender in Port Stanley. A photo record, with numerous battlefield photos, by The Sunday Express Magazine Team. (Published: 1982) (Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson) (ISBN: 0297782029) (Pagination: 154pp, 350 col & b/w photos. Large format) (Condition: Very good in pictorial boards,) UL-XXXXXX