Forgotten Voices of the Falklands
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Forgotten Voices of the Falklands by Hugh Mcmanners
In March 1982, Argentina surprised the world by invading the Falkland Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.Drawing upon the vast resources of the Imperial War Museum's Sound Archive, and containing previously unpublished material, Forgotten Voices of the Falklands War presents the first complete oral history of the Falklands War.
"a unique and essential chronicle of the conflict" * Military Illustrated *
"engaging..has a long and satisfying future" * The Guardian *
"a poignant insight" * Glasgow Herald *
"engaging..has a long and satisfying future" * The Guardian *
"a poignant insight" * Glasgow Herald *
Hugh McManners was a captain in 148 Commando Forward Observation Battery, serving with the Special Boat Squadron during the Falklands War. He joined the British Army in 1972 and in 1975 was sponsored by them to read Geography at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University. He subsequently spent thirteen years with 3 Commando Brigade before leaving the army in 1989. He was then a television producer, and the Sunday Times' defence correspondent for five years. Hugh has written some fifteen books, on subjects ranging from travel, high altitude mountaineering, fighter pilots, the psychology of modern combat, special forces and survival outdoor activities. He lives in Oxford with his classical musician son William, working as an author, magazine publisher and rock musician.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780091908805 |
| ISBN 10 | 0091908809 |
| Title | Forgotten Voices of the Falklands |
| Author | Hugh Mcmanners |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2007-04-05 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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