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"There have been many books on the Falklands war but until now there has never been a comprehensive account of what the invasion, occupation and liberation meant to the Islanders themselves. Graham Bound, the Editor of Port Stanley's newspaper throughout this traumatic period, is ideally qualified to rectify this omission. The result of meticulous research and many interviews with individuals from both sides, Falkland Islanders At War is a sensitive, intimate and accurate record of British people enduring brutal military occupation for the first time in half a century. As well as describing everyday life subject to curfew, arrest and deportation, further disturbing proof is provided that the British government shamefully ignored clear warnings of the Argentines' intentions. Happily there are many positive aspects to this extraordinary story, such as the tiny Royal Marine Naval Party 8901's tenacious defense. The courage and resilience shown by so many Islanders included public disobedience, intelligence-gathering, clandestine radio transmissions and enlisting with and aiding the relieving forces despite the direst consequences. The author is at pains to paint a fair picture and he

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Author

Graham Bound

Publisher

Leo Cooper, Pen & Sword Books

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9781844154296

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Military History, Humanities