Following Argentina's military operation to take possession of the Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas; British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's government launched a major naval operation to return them to British rule. Defending the Royal Navy task force were two small squadrons totalling 20 Sea Harriers (SHARs). Initial clashes between SHARs and Argentine Mirages and Daggers on 1 May 1982 failed to eliminate the Sea Harrier defenders. FAA fighter-bomber pilots relied on daring and courageous ultra-low level attacks; frequently escaping the Sea Harrier's limited capabilities; against Royal Navy warships and auxiliaries; causing considerable damage during Operation Corporate; the large-scale amphibious operation to repossess the islands.Publishing 35 years after the end of the conflict; this fully illustrated volume offers a balanced and objective examination of the SHAR and the Argentine Mirage and Dagger aircraft; highlighting the attributes of both and the skills and courage of the pilots flying them.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Sheridan's Valley campaign...By HMS WarspiteIn August; 1864; Union General U.S. Grant dispatched the young and aggressive Brigadier General Phil Sheridan to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia; there to suppress the Confederate Army of General Jubal Early; whose troops had threatened Washington; D.C. in early July; and burned Chambersburg; Pennsylvania in late July. Sheridan was given the elements of a small army and told to follow Early "to the death." What followed was Sheridan's remarkable Valley campaign."Shenandoah 1864" is an Osprey Campaign Series entry; authored by Mark Lardas; with illustrations by Adam Hook. The narrative captures the see-saw nature of the campaign up and down the Valley; as two skilled generals maneuvered for advantage. The campaign culminated in the Battle of Cedar Creek; a clash that could have been won by either side.The format follows the standard Osprey presentation on the opposing commanders; their forces; and their plans. The text provides a very readable description of the campaign itself; nicely supplemented with an excellent selection of maps; diagrams; photographs; and illustrations. The author provides some concise analysis on the differing expectations of the opposing commanders; along with mention of the role played by Confederate irregulars and of the effects of the "burning" of the Valley. The result is a good introduction to the topic. Recommended.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Easy to read and well illustratedBy Gary E. BinderAn interesting overview of the famous campaign in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It not only covers the major actions but puts the campaign into the strategic perspective; i.e. how did the Sheridan vs Early fight affect the rest of the war? Easy to read and well illustrated. Great for the history buff who wants to learn about this famous campaign.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Battle SummeryBy Richard C. WolfingerI recommend this book. It is a well written and easy to follow account of Sheridan's 1864 Valley Campaign. I would recommend the book rather than the kindle version to more easily study the wonderful maps.
