Publisher's Synopsis
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
