Argentine Forces in the Falklands (e-bog) af Nick van der Bijl, van der Bijl

Argentine Forces in the Falklands e-bog

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The announcement of the imminent withdrawal of the British Royal Navy's ice patrol ship HMS Endurance in early 1982 prompted the Argentinian Junta in Buenos Aires to plan a military grab of the Falklands-a siege they assumed would succeed with little resistance. Such an adventure was attractive as a distraction for the Argentine public at a time of political unease. In April the Junta, led by G...
E-bog 106,39 DKK
Forfattere Nick van der Bijl, van der Bijl (forfatter), Paul Hannon, Hannon (illustrator)
Udgivet 20 juni 2012
Længde 48 sider
Genrer 1KLSA
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781782000341
The announcement of the imminent withdrawal of the British Royal Navy's ice patrol ship HMS Endurance in early 1982 prompted the Argentinian Junta in Buenos Aires to plan a military grab of the Falklands-a siege they assumed would succeed with little resistance. Such an adventure was attractive as a distraction for the Argentine public at a time of political unease. In April the Junta, led by Gen. Leopoldo Galtieri, made its move. This fascinating book examines the history, organization and equipment of the Argentine forces that battled for control of this remote British outpost.