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Pebble Island: Operation Prelim
Jon Cooksey
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Description for Pebble Island: Operation Prelim
Paperback. Daring SAS raid of the Falklands War. Num Pages: Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1MTASF; 3JJPN; HBJQ; HBLW3; HBWS; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 172. .
This is the story of the SAS raid on Pebble Island during the Falklands War. In atrocious weather, 48 men of 22 SAS Regiment were landed by Sea King Helicopter on the Island. Their task was to destroy the 11 enemy aircraft located at the Airstrip on the Island and neutralize the Argentinean force posted there to guard it. The raid was successful and all the Aircraft were destroyed but debate still goes on as to whether the raid was a political gesture to give the British Public some action or whether it was to knock out the Airbase that ... Read more
This is the story of the SAS raid on Pebble Island during the Falklands War. In atrocious weather, 48 men of 22 SAS Regiment were landed by Sea King Helicopter on the Island. Their task was to destroy the 11 enemy aircraft located at the Airstrip on the Island and neutralize the Argentinean force posted there to guard it. The raid was successful and all the Aircraft were destroyed but debate still goes on as to whether the raid was a political gesture to give the British Public some action or whether it was to knock out the Airbase that ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
121
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473892958
SKU
V9781473892958
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Ref
99-2
About Jon Cooksey
Jon Cooksey is a leading military historian who takes a special interest in the history of the world wars. He is the editor of Stand To!, the journal of the Western Front Association, and he is an experienced battlefield guide. His books include The Barnsley Pals, Calais, Harry's War and, as editor, Blood and Iron. Francis Mackay has previously written ... Read more
Reviews for Pebble Island: Operation Prelim
The work is profusely illustrated. 136 images between photographs, drawings, maps, planes, profiles of armament and aeronautical profiles, compose the pictorial section. Great documentary work.
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