Ordinary Heroes: Untold Stories from the Falklands Campaign

In 1982, a British Task Force defeated the Argentinian forces occupying the Falkland Islands, a triumph for Margaret Thatcher's government and Britain. This book includes interviews with ordinary seamen, marines, soldiers, and airmen, as well as merchant seamen, NAAFI personnel, and Hong Kong Chinese laundrymen, to tell the story of what the war was really like.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2020
Publisher: The History Press Ltd

In 1982, an astonishing feat unfolded 8,000 miles away from home, in a challenging and technologically backward environment. Despite being numerically inferior, the British Task Force managed to defeat the Argentinian forces occupying the Falkland Islands and reclaim this distant outpost, once a vital part of a once-mighty empire. This remarkable triumph was a significant victory for Margaret Thatcher's government and for the entire nation. Numerous books have been written about the Falklands War, offering diverse perspectives from those who participated in it. However, this unique book stands out as the first to feature exclusive interviews with ordinary seamen, marines, soldiers, and airmen who played pivotal roles in achieving this historic victory. It also sheds light on the often overlooked contributions of merchant seamen, NAAFI personnel, and Hong Kong Chinese laundrymen, who were integral to the success of the war efforts. Published to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the conflict, this book offers a firsthand account of what the "Britain's last colonial war" was truly like, delving into the experiences, hardships, and triumphs of the individuals who served on the front lines.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780750994743
Edition number: 2 New edition