Pebble Island

Description

This is the story of the SAS raid on Pebble Island during the Falklands War. In atrocious weather, 48 men of 22 SAS Regiment were landed by Sea King Helicopter on the Island. Their task was to destroy the 11 enemy aircraft located at the Airstrip on the Island and neutralise the Argentinean force posted there to guard it. The raid was successful and all the Aircraft were destroyed but debate still goes on as to whether the raid was a political gesture to give the British Public some action or whether it was to knock out the Airbase that could have made life difficult for the landings at San Carlos Bay later in the War. The book covers sections on: history of the engagement, training and planning involved, equipment used, weapons file, breakdown of forces engaged, consequences and controversies as well as personal accounts of those involved. AUTHOR: Jon Cooksey is a leading military historian who takes a special interest in the history of the world wars and the Falklands War. Francis Mackay is an author and historian. SELLING POINTS: . Daring SAS raid of the Falklands War . Authors have had unique access to SAS archives to produce this book . 35th Anniversary of Falklands Conflict. . High quality colour campaign and action maps

Jon Cooksey is a leading military historian who takes a special interest in the history of the world wars. He is the editor of Stand To!, the journal of the Western Front Association, and he is an experienced battlefield guide. His books include The Barnsley Pals, Calais, Harry's War and, as editor, Blood and Iron. Francis Mackay has previously written Asiago in the Battleground series. He lives in Scotland

"The work is profusely illustrated. 136 images between photographs, drawings, maps, planes, profiles of armament and aeronautical profiles, compose the pictorial section. Great documentary work. "--Jose Manuel Rico Cortes "Miniaturas JM"