An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
171. The Falklands War: Battle for the Islands (Part 3)
March 31, 2022
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Books Referenced
Author: Ken Lukowiak
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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
Author: Vincent Bramley
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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
Author: Helen Parr
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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)
Author: Max Hastings
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Reference to 'his memoirs' describing Max Hastings walking into Stanley as the first British person to enter after the Argentine surrender