Pebble Island: The Falklands War 1982

Pebble Island: The Falklands War 1982

Pebble Island: The Falklands War 1982

Pebble Island: The Falklands War 1982

Paperback(Revised Anniversary Edition)

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Overview

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 neutralize 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781473892958
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication date: 06/12/2017
Series: Elite Forces Operations Series
Edition description: Revised Anniversary Edition
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 6

Introduction 8

1 The Threat 11

2 Pebble Island 15

3 Occupation 25

4 Defence 41

5 Special Forces 53

6 Reconnaissance & Planning 59

7 Raid 71

8 Aftermath 85

9 Riposte 94

10 Epilogue 105

Notes 111

Select Bibliography 115

Glossary 116

Index 119

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