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Not Mentioned in Despatches
Spencer Fitz-Gibbon
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Although much has been written about the battle of Goose Green during the Falklands War, never before have its events been dissected so thoroughly and objectively, nor illuminated so clearly in the terms of current debate in NATO armies on tactical command systems as in this book. The British success at Goose Green was described by the then-Chief of the General Staff as a feat of arms and gallantry probably unsurpassed in the glorious history of the British army; how true a picture is given by such descriptions, both official and unofficial? Using factual analysis and in-depth interviews with participants, ... Read more
Although much has been written about the battle of Goose Green during the Falklands War, never before have its events been dissected so thoroughly and objectively, nor illuminated so clearly in the terms of current debate in NATO armies on tactical command systems as in this book. The British success at Goose Green was described by the then-Chief of the General Staff as a feat of arms and gallantry probably unsurpassed in the glorious history of the British army; how true a picture is given by such descriptions, both official and unofficial? Using factual analysis and in-depth interviews with participants, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Lutterworth Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Weight
365g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780718830168
SKU
V9780718830168
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About Spencer Fitz-Gibbon
Spencer Fitz-Gibbon, has a PhD in Military Studies. He spent nine years in the Territorial Army including five years as an officer in 4th (Volunteer) Battalion The Parachute Regiment.
Reviews for Not Mentioned in Despatches
"As a service to history, this is commendable" Major Ali Ahmed, USI Journal "His argument that Col. Jones leaned too heavily towards restrictive control is convincing ... a remarkably outspoken book." Soldier "Controversial and readable, explains clearly the two contradictory systems of tactical command under consideration at Goose Green. This is a fascinating book which looks ... Read more