The Falklands War, 1982

by Martin Middlebrook

Book Overview

The Falklands War began when Argentinian troops invaded the Falklands Islands on 2 April 1982.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141390557
• ISBN13: 9780141390550
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Updated look at the Falklands war

The author wrote this book 10 years after the war. The hype had faded but the interviews brought out details that were glossed over in the first books. The author does a decent job trying to look at the confict through the eyes of the Argentinian soldiers as well. I think this book paints a more neutral picture of the activities during the war. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Very good book on a overlooked subject!

With a lack or "great" titles on this subject, this book is my favorite if the 3 I have read. Middlebrook has a great style in writing and all of his works always hits the mark. While not wasting very much time with the events on the world stage, Middlebrook informs the reader on this important "war" fought at the height the Cold War. The reader is given many first person accounts (mostly British, with some Argentine, and Falklander comments) which greatly add to the enjoyment of this book. The reader can see how the UK, one of the worlds Former "superpowers" could very easily have lost this war and control over the Falklands. The Land, Sea, and Air stories are all told (the Air war was lacking of the 3), as well as some of the behind the scenes maneuverings in London, Buenos Aries, and Ascension Island. Logistically the British were very challenged, this point was not delved into enough for my liking. Over all, a great author comes through again.

Good but heavy

Again written in Middlebrook's style. Lots of details but heavy to read. He includes chapters from the start which explain the issues surrounding the war, the initial invasion by the Argentines and life for the inhabitants after the war starts. There are also chapters on the sinking of the General Belgrano and the Sheffield and the immensly interesting "Black Buck" missions the British launched from Ascension Island. This book is difficult to read due to the amount of information that Middlebrook includes, however, don't be put off by this. The book is an excellent introduction to the Falklands War and explains how it unfolded. If you are interested in the wider perspective of the war then you should try Nigel West's " Secret War for the Falklands ".