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The Battle for the Falklands
Max Hastings & Simon Jenkins
W. W. Norton & Company, 1984
Definitive history of the Falklands War
Sir Max Hastings and Simon Jenkins have written a masterpiece in "Battle for the Falklands". In a single volume, between the two authors they provide a comprehensive look at the diplomatic efforts and an unparalleled record of the events on the ground.
Almost 30 ...
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One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander (Bluejacket Books Series)
Sandy Woodward, Patrick Robinson
US Naval Institute Press, 1997
Exceptional war memoir!
This is an absolutely first-rate memoir by the man who led the British fleet to victory in the Falkland Islands War. Only 50 years-old when he was chosen to lead the battle group to recapture the islands in 1982 (hard to believe this gentleman is now 73!), Admiral Sir ...
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Moon Handbooks Patagonia: Including the Falkland Islands (Moon Handbooks Patagonia)
Wayne Bernhardson
Avalon Travel Publishing, 2005
Moon Handbook Patagonia
I just got home from Peru, Chile and Punta Arenas. Book was much more than I needed for my limited travels in Patagonia, but what I needed to know was certainly there. Good job Mr. Bernhardson.
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Ghost Force
Patrick Robinson
HarperCollins, 2006
Ghost Force A Hit!
I read a review prior to purchasing this book. I've read many Robinson books so I was very surprised at the vitriolic review which was very nasty and personal. After reading the book, and it was a real thriller, I can only guess that the nasty review I had read was ...
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The Story of the Night: A Novel
Colm Toibin
Scribner, 2005
An evocative story, told with extraordinary sensitivity.
Colm Toibin is one of my favorite Irish authors writing today. Among his books that I've read to date ("The South", "The Heather Blazing", "The Blackwater Lightship", "Mothers and Sons" and this one - I haven't read "The Master" yet), "The Story of the Night" is my ...
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The Falklands & South Georgia Island (Regional Guide)
Tony Wheeler
Lonely Planet, 2004
No stone left unturned in this extremely detailed guide
I'm a fan of the Lonely Planet (LP) series, both for armchair travel and for actual travel. This is one of the most obscure destinations covered by LP, and has the added distinction of being written by LP founder Tony Wheeler. However, it is a mystery to me why a ...
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The Tragedy of Mariam, the Fair Queen of Jewry: with The Lady Falkland: Her Life, by One of Her ...
Elizabeth Cary
University of California Press, 1994
A Woman's Othello
The particular importance of this book lies in the fact that it is the first edition to include the Tragedy of Mariam into its biographical context, by publishing the text with Elizabeth's Cary's biography written by one of her daughter. The editors include a very ...
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ARGENTINE FIGHT FOR THE FALKLANDS (Pen & Sword Military Classics)
Martin Middlebrook
Pen and Sword, 2003
A must read if you have any interest in this conflict...
I have never read one of Mr Middlebrook's books before, but I am now searching for other titles by him. Because this was one of those books that I had a hard time putting down. Up front let me say that my nationalty is British and I can remember the Falklands War like ...
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Battle Atlas of the Falklands War 1982 by Land, Sea and Air
Gordon, Smith
Lulu Enterprises, UK Ltd, 2006
A must have companion book for the Falklands War
This book is a must if you are reading any of the other books on the Falklands War. When a book mentions a place during the war, use this book to find the location and other information that happened at that location. Unless you were there this book is a must companion ...
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Biggles Recounts - The Falklands War (Biggles Recounts)
Chauvin
Cinebook, LTD, 2007
Brilliant art, competant story
This graphic novel is long on technical illustration, but short on story. For aviation aficianados of all ages, the artwork is tantalizing, but the story will satisfy younger readers only. For these nascent airwar experts however, the book is a good overview of the ...
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Mary Ellen Mark: Falkland Road
Steidl, 2006
wonderful, beautiful book
I got this book for my boyfriend for his birthday (he is a photographer). The book is full of the most beautiful and dreadful photographs. The writing is good too- the author tells of her experience trying to be accepted into this tight, dangerous, intimidating Indian ...
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The Fight for the Malvinas: The Argentine Forces in the Falklands War
Martin Middlebrook
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1991
A Rare and Valuable Glimpse Into the Argentine Perspective
Prior to the publication of this book there were important gaps and inaccuracies in our understanding of the battles for the Falkland Islands. Did Argentinian troops intentionally fire upon a British officer attempting negotiation under a white flag at Goose Green? ...
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South America: On a Shoestring (Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring)
Wayne Bernhardson, Andrew Draffen
Lonely Planet, 1994
'Shoestring' is a must-have for ANYONE traveling in S.A.
I have the first edition of this book. I have used it to aid my travel to several South American countries. The city maps are excellent. Each major city in each country is described in detail to include lodging, food and entertainment. They do an excellent job ...
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The Falklands War 1982 (Essential Histories)
Duncan Anderson
Osprey Publishing, 2002
Fantastic history of the Falklands war
I found this to be extremely informative as well a gripping read. Excellently written and involves the reader to make the material come alive. If you have any interest in this conflict this is *the* authoritative read.
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Operation Corporate: The Falklands War, 1982
Martin Middlebrook
Viking Adult, 1986
Updated look at the Falklands war
The author wrote this book 10 years after the war. The hype had faded but the interviews brought out details that were glossed over in the first books. The author does a decent job trying to look at the confict through the eyes of the Argentinian soldiers as well. I ...
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