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- ISBN 9780850454925
- Weight: 200g
- Dimensions: 182 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 18 Nov 1982
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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In the early hours of the chilly late-autumn morning, April 2 1982, substantial forces of Argentine Marines, with heavy naval and air support, had invaded the Falkland islands, quickly and almost bloodlessly overwhelming a token garrison of Royal Marines.
The following day Argentine forces also invaded the Falklands dependency of South Georgia, forcing the garrison of just 22 Royal Marines to surrender – though not before they had inflicted disproportionately heavy losses on their attackers. In this companion to Men-at-Arms 133 & 135 Adrian English and Anthony Watts examine the naval forces of both sides who fought in the battle for the Falklands.
Adrian English is a military history and defence author, focusing on South American conflicts and forces. His books include 'The Green Hell: A Concise History of the Chaco War Between Bolivia and Paraguay 1932-35' (Spellmount Military Studies).
Anthony Watts is a naval history author. Formerly the editor of Navy International, he has been a freelance naval publishing consultant ever since. He is the author of numerous books, including The Royal Navy: An Illustrated History.
