Goose Green: A Battle is Fought to be Won

by Mark Adkin (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1992

  $5.66

  This book tells the story of the battle for Goose Green - the first crucial clash of the Falklands war - through the eyes of the commanders, both British and Argentine, from brigadier to corporal. It follows in detail, with the aid of maps, the 14 hours of vicious infantry fighting of both sides as they struggled for the tiny settlement of Goose Green. The book explains how 2 Para came close to failure as the battalion fought over open ground, in daylight, without adequate fire support against prepared positions. Controversial questions - such as: was it an unnecessary battle? Why did London overrule the brigadier commander's reluctance to attack? Did Colonel Jones's solo charge, which won him the VC, decide the issue? - are discussed frankly. The author, himself a former infantry officer, has had the full support of The Parachute Regiment, and has assembled the views and comments of over 45 veterans of all ranks who fought there.

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.27

  The first land battle of the Faulklands war was also the longest and hardest fought the most contreversial and the one most needed to win. this book is devoted to this crucial battle.