Argentine Forces in the Falklands

The announcement of the imminent withdrawal of the British Royal Navy's ice patrol ship HMS Endurance in early 1982 prompted the Argentinian Junta in Buenos Aires to plan a military grab of the Falklands-a siege they assumed would succeed with little resistance. Such an adventure was attractive as a distraction for the Argentine public at a time of political unease. In April the Junta, led by Gen. Leopoldo Galtieri, made its move. This fascinating book examines the history, organization and equipment of the Argentine forces that battled for control of this remote British outpost.

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas Van der Biji, Paul Hannon, Nicholas Van der Biji, Nick van der Bijl
• Assisted by: Paul Hannon (Illustration), Hannon Paul (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.07.1992
• EAN: 9781855322271
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-227-1
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 250 mm x 4 mm
• Series: Man at Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms; Man at Arms
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000, HISTORY / World, HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), HISTORY / Latin America / South America, HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand, HISTORY / Oceania, Warfare & defence, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, Australasian & Pacific history, Falklands, Australasian and Pacific history, Land forces & warfare, History of other geographical groupings and regions, Land forces and warfare, History of other lands, HISTORY / Military / Land Forces