Ill, p.221.non-fictionA personal account of the experiences of a British soldier during the Falkland conflictfalkland island war - 1982, battle of mount longdon

Ill, p.63.non-fictionDescribes the role of air power in the Falklands conflict of 1982falkland island war - 1982, falklands war - aerial operations

Ill, maps, p.208.non-fictionYomping was revealed by the journalist Charles Laurence in 1982 as the word which the Royal Marines used to describe carrying heavy loads long distances on foot. Given the intense public interest in the dramatic events then unfolding in the South Atlantic, it caught on and is now in common usage.The Yompers is the first account to be written by a company commander who fought in the Falklands War. Called to action from their beds early on 2 April 1982, the author along with the rest of 45 Commando Royal Marines, sailed 8,000 miles to play a key role in the recovery of the Falkland Islands from Argentine occupation. Lacking helicopters and short of food, they yomped in appalling weather carrying overloaded rucksacks, across ground which threatened to break legs and ankles at every step. Despite extreme hardship, their morale and training ensured they remained a cohesive fighting-fit body of men.falklands war 1982, great britain - royal marines - commando 45

Ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionBritish military forces. Implications of Falkland Islands Warfalklands war 1982, graet britain - military history

Ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionDiscusses the aftermath of the Falklands conflict in 1982falklands war 1982, falkland islands - social conditions