This book is a study of the 1982 Falklands War, not only one of the most extraordinary military confrontations of recent years but also a turning-point in the politics of Britain and Argentina. Unusually for a major conflict it is now possible to follow its development from both sides. In this book two leading experts from the belligerents have come together to produce an integrated and authoritative account of the war's origins and course. The book unravels the complex series of events leading to the occupation of the Falkland Islands on 2nd April 1982 by Argentine forces and then follows the conflict through to their surrender to the British on the 14th of June. The authors combine an account of the development of the military confrontation with the attempts by the Americans, Peruvians and the United Nations to help find a diplomatic solution.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent account of the war,
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This review is from: Signals of War (Paperback)
This book tells the history of the Malvinas Battle of 1982 between Argentina and Great Britain. The tale of what happened in Buenos Aires, London, Washington and New York as the conflict unfolded is very interesting. Must be read by anyone who wants to have a clear understanding of the Battle and of the political motives behind the actors (Argentina's military junta, Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government and the Reagan Administration).
12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not for hard core military history reader.,
By delwin@coqui.net (San Juan, Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Signals of War (Paperback)
If you want to know every detail about diplomatic efforts and negotiations surrounding Las Malvinas (Falkland Islands) conflict, this is the right book. But if you are a hard core military history reader, this is not the book for you. The narrative doesn't have the magic to make you feel like you were there. It doesn't trigger the movie in your mind. There are no personal accounts of the soldiers who took part in the action. How they felt, what they saw and what they did. It doesn't have the details of the offensive and defensive actions for the battles. If you have read the books of Stephen E. Ambrose, you will understand what I'm talking about.
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