An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

171. The Falklands War: Battle for the Islands (Part 3)

March 31, 2022

Description

In the third episode of our Falklands War mini-series, the story heats up. The most controversial episode of the war, the sinking of the Belgrano, takes place, the British Task Force lands and...
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Books Referenced

A Soldier's Song

Author: Ken Lukowiak

Context:

Dominic mentions Ken Lukowiak as one of the authors of 'really good Falklands soldiers memoirs' that he considers among 'the best,' noting he was a paratrooper

Excursion to Hell

Author: Vincent Bramley

Context:

Dominic mentions Vincent Bramley as one of the authors of excellent Falklands soldier memoirs, later quoting specific passages from 'Vincent Bramley's memoir' about soldiers' experiences

Our Boys: The Story of a Paratrooper

Author: Helen Parr

Context:

Described as 'the historian who's written about this most interestingly' regarding the Falklands War, noting her personal connection (her uncle Dave was killed in the conflict)

Catastrophe

Author: Max Hastings

Context:

Reference to 'his memoirs' describing Max Hastings walking into Stanley as the first British person to enter after the Argentine surrender