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

Editorâe(tm)s Note on new edition

Contents

List of maps & diagrams

Acknowledgements

New Introduction (2002)

Original Introduction (1984)

Chapter 1 âe" The Calm Before the Storm

Chapter 2 âe" Preparation and departure

Chapter 3 âe" At sea

Chapter 4 âe" Planners and hoaxers

Chapter 5 âe" Ascension Island

Chapter 6 âe" Our war begins

Chapter 7 âe" Fanning Head

Chapter 8 âe" HMS Intrepid in âe~Bomb Alleyâe(tm)

Chapter 9 âe" The Fox Bay raid

Chapter 10 âe" Survival

Chapter 11 âe" Operations Brewers Arms

Chapter 12 âe" Beagle Ridge

Chapter 13 âe" Waiting to go home

Chapter 14 âe" Home

Epilogue (written for 2002)

Chronology

Glossary

Index