Synopsis
For five years before the Falklands War, Hugh Bicheno was one of the top British spies in Argentina. As such, he gathered hard intelligence on Argentine intentions over the Falklands—which the British establishment then chose to ignore. The reasons behind this British decision, and its disastrous and inevitable consequences in the South Atlantic, are the main story of this book.
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About the Author
Hugh Bicheno has had careers as an academic, an intelligence officer and a freelance kidnap and ransom negotiator in South America. He now devotes himself to writing about men at war. His previous books include the bestselling Rebels and Redcoats, written in conjunction with Richard Holmes.
Review
'Bicheno is not a mincer of words... he understands how battles are fought, and explains those of the Falklands perhaps better than any other writer has done... he has done us all a service by explaining them so well for a new generation.' -- Max Hastings DAILY MAIL 'gripping' -- John Keegan DAILY TELEGRAPH 'a hard-hitting account of a short, sharp war. Well written and brilliantly illustrated. In short, a cracking read.' THE GUNNER 'Very detailed, ends a lot of myths. Fascinating and illuminating battle accounts.' SCOTTISH LEGION NEWS
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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book Condition: Near Fine, almost as New. For five years before the Falklands War, Hugh Bicheno was one of the top British spies in Argentina. As such, he gathered hard intelligence on Argentine intentions over the Falklands-which the British establishment then chose to ignore. The reasons behind this British decision, and its disastrous and inevitable consequences in the South Atlantic, are the main story of this book. For those already familiar with the 1982 War for the Falklands, there is much to like about this book. The author made a trip to the islands and walked the terrain where the battles were fought. He has translated this first-hand experience into numerous outstanding topographic maps included in the book and used it to compile numerous accounts of the battles into detailed blow-by-blow accounts of the action. He also provides a chapter about the brave acts of defiance by the Kelpers during the occupation. Some of these tales are real-French Resistance stuff: hidden antennas in clotheslines, cameras in drainpipes, monkey-wrenching the utility services, etc. These brave acts deserve a book entirely of their own. Reviews: 'Bicheno is not a mincer of words. he understands how battles are fought, and explains those of the Falklands perhaps better than any other writer has done. he has done us all a service by explaining them so well for a new generation.' -- Max Hastings DAILY MAIL 'gripping' -- John Keegan DAILY TELEGRAPH 'a hard-hitting account of a short, sharp war. Well written and brilliantly illustrated. In short, a cracking read.' THE GUNNER 'Very detailed, ends a lot of myths. Fascinating and illuminating battle accounts.' SCOTTISH LEGION NEWS. Seller Inventory # 000493
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