Written by the man who masterminded the British victory in the Falklands, this engrossing memoir chronicles events in the spring of 1982 following Argentina\'s takeover of the South Atlantic islands.
At the same time it provides readers with a vivid portrayal of the world of modern naval warfare, where equipment is of astonishing sophistication but the margins for human courage and error are as wide as in the days of Nelson..
Without question, the admiral\'s memoir makes a significant addition to the official record.
French newspapers called him ``Nelson.`` Margaret Thatcher said he was precisely the right man to fight the world\'s first computer war.
Many Britons considered Woodward the cleverest man in the navy.
His eyewitness accounts of the sinking of HMS Sheffield and the Battle of Bomb Alley are memorable.
He also reveals the steely logic he was famous for as he explains naval strategy and planning.
At times reflective and personal, Woodward imparts his perceptions, fears, and reactions to seemingly disastrous events.
From the defeat of the Argentine air forces to the sinking of the Belgrano and the daring amphibious landing at Carlos Water, his inside story offers a revealing account of the Royal Navy\'s successes and failures.
Sandy Woodward, a brilliant military tactician, presents a complete picture of the British side of the battle.
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Written by the man who masterminded the British victory in the Falklands, this engrossing memoir chronicles events in the spring of 1982 following Argentina\'s takeover of the South Atlantic islands
