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5th Infantry Brigade in the Falklands War

Nic Van der Bijl and David Aldea


This 224 page comprehensive book is in stock and available for immediate dispatch About the Book For many people it was 3 Commando Brigade, commanded by Major General Julian Thompson, and made up of Royal Marines and Paras that recaptured the Falklands. Yet 5th Infantry Brigade played a key and until now little acknowledged role in this extraordinary saga. Cobbled together in haste (having been stripped of its assets to bring 3 Commando Brigade up to strength), it comprised principally of two Guards battalion (2nd Scots and 1st Welsh) and the Gurkhas. Many felt it was inadequately trained when it sailed from Southampton on the QE2 and this view was given substance by early disasters such as the tragedy at Bluff Cove. Yet by the end, its contribution, of which Tumbledown is the best known, could not be denied. Why then was its commander (Brigadier Tony Wilson) so conspicuously ignored when the medals and decorations were handed out? 5th Infantry Grigade in the Falklands War Format: Hardcover Pages: 224 Size: 23.5cm x 16cm x 2.5cm BUY NOW FOR ONLY £21.99 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

For many people it was 3 Commando Brigade, commanded by Major General Julian Thompson, and made up of Royal Marines and Paras that recaptured the Falklands. Yet 5th Infantry Brigade played a key and until now little acknowledged role in this extraordinary saga.

Cobbled together in haste (having been stripped of its assets to bring 3 Commando Brigade up to strength), it comprised principally of two Guards battalion (2nd Scots and 1st Welsh) and the Gurkhas. Many felt it was inadequately trained when it sailed from Southampton on the QE2 and this view was given substance by early disasters such as the tragedy at Bluff Cove.

Yet by the end, its contribution, of which Tumbledown is the best known, could not be denied. Why then was its commander (Brigadier Tony Wilson) so conspicuously ignored when the medals and decorations were handed out?