World War II By Subject

Top Military Authors

Top 4 Books

Testimonials:

"Superb service, the book arrived the next day... Many thanks"

Arthur Rogers, Cheshire

"A unique service. Thanks for finding the book i wanted. I've been searching for weeks!"

Richard McMunn, Kent

"Quick delivery. Thanks"

Millie Constant, Aberdeen

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We pride ourselves on 100% customer satisfaction, fast delivery, and a friendly service...

World Military Media

3 Commando Brigade in the Falklands

No Picnic. Julian Thompson


This 224 page comprehensive book is in stock and available for immediate dispatch About the Book Major General Julian Thompson first wrote No Picnic when the momentous events of April - June 1982 were fresh in his mind. As Commander of 3 Commando Brigade, he was at the heart of the planning and conduct of the War. Under his direct command had been the Royal Marine Commandos and the two battalions of the Parachute Regiment who conducted the lion's share of the fighting. No-one therefore is better qualified to tell the extraordinary story of there-taking of the Falkland Islands from the Argentinians. The author, now a celebrated military historian, has revised his early book and added for this 25 Anniversary edition more of his own personal thoughts and impressions. It is all too easy to overlook just how perilous and risky a venture this expedition to the depths of the Southern Hemisphere was. Victory and defeat hung in the balance. Even those who feel they know about this most remarkable of wars will learn more from reading this classic account. 3 Commando Brigade in the Falklands: No Picnic Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Size: 23cm x 15.5cm x 2.5cm BUY NOW FOR ONLY £12.99 plus p+p Add to Cart All orders are dispatched within 24 hours Contact us at info@worldwariibooks.co.uk Our payment system is 100% secure REFUND POLICY: If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, we will refund your payment in full within fourteen days of purchase. World Military Media Ltd \| Unit 8 \| Church Lane \| Newington \| Kent \| ME9 7JT

This 224 page comprehensive book is in stock and available for immediate dispatch

About the Book

Major General Julian Thompson first wrote No Picnic when the momentous events of April - June 1982 were fresh in his mind. As Commander of 3 Commando Brigade, he was at the heart of the planning and conduct of the War. Under his direct command had been the Royal Marine Commandos and the two battalions of the Parachute Regiment who conducted the lion's share of the fighting.

No-one therefore is better qualified to tell the extraordinary story of there-taking of the Falkland Islands from the Argentinians. The author, now a celebrated military historian, has revised his early book and added for this 25 Anniversary edition more of his own personal thoughts and impressions.

It is all too easy to overlook just how perilous and risky a venture this expedition to the depths of the Southern Hemisphere was. Victory and defeat hung in the balance. Even those who feel they know about this most remarkable of wars will learn more from reading this classic account.