The Battle for Goose Green
A Battle is Fought to be Won
Mark Adkin
- 320 pages
- English
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The Battle for Goose Green
A Battle is Fought to be Won
Mark Adkin
Ă propos de ce livre
"Probably the best and most detailed description of a key battle in the 1982 Falklands War... an excellent and fast paced narrative." âMichael McCarthy, historical battlefield guide This book tells the story of the battle for Goose Greenâthe first crucial clash of the Falklands Warâthrough the eyes of the commanders, both British and Argentine, from brigadier to corporal. It follows in detail, with the aid of maps, the fourteen hours of vicious infantry as both sides 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 questionsâsuch as: Was it an unnecessary battle? Why did London overrule the brigadier commander's reluctance to attack? Did Col. Jones's solo charge, which won him the Victoria Cross, decide the issue?âare 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 forty-five veterans of all ranks who fought there. "The Falklands War showed British military personnel at their best and most innovative under the most testing of conditions, and the Battle of Goose Green was one of the classic actions... The author has made an impressive job of reviewing the important factors, the events and decisions that led to the battle." â Firetrench "This brought home to me how the infantry fight and how the British Paratrooper has gained a worldwide reputation for being one of the best fighting men around. A superb read." âArmy Rumour Service
Foire aux questions
Informations
APPENDIX I
APPENDIX II
APPENDIX III
APPENDIX IV
MAJOR KEEBLEâS SURRENDER ULTIMATUM
APPENDIX V
2 PARAâS ROLL OF HONOUR FOR GOOSE GREEN
Lieutenant-Colonel âHâ. Jones OBE | Commanding Officer |
Captain C. Dent | A Company |
Captain D. Wood | Adjutant |
Lieutenant J.A. Barry | D Company |
Corporal D. Hardman | A Company |
Corporal R.S. Prior | A Company |
Corporal P.S. Sullivan | D Company |
Lance-Corporal G.D. Bingley | D Company |
Lance-Corporal A. Cork | D Company |
Lance-Corporal N.R. Smith | D Company |
Private S.J. Dixon | D Company |
Private M.W. Fletcher | D company |
Private M.H. Holman-Smith | HQ Company |
Private S. Illingsworth | B Company |
Private T. Meehan | D Company |
Attached Arms | |
Lieutenant R.J. Nunn | Royal Marines |
Corporal D. Melia | Royal Engineers |