Commando (BBC Books)

hugh-mcmanners

History

Penguin Books, Ltd.

A soldiers eye view of the land war --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Hugh McManners was among the first of the British Special Forces to land on the Falkland Islands and here, in this gripping narrative, is his first-hand account of this most famous of modern British military operations. This new edition includes a revised introduction, along with new photography and notes on the combat. Author BiographyEditors Note on new editionContentsList of maps & diagramsAcknowledgementsNew Introduction (2002)Original Introduction (1984)Chapter 1 The Calm Before the StormChapter 2 Preparation and departureChapter 3 At seaChapter 4 Planners and hoaxersChapter 5 Ascension IslandChapter 6 Our war beginsChapter 7 Fanning HeadChapter 8 HMS Intrepid in Bomb AlleyChapter 9 The Fox Bay raidChapter 10 SurvivalChapter 11 Operations Brewers ArmsChapter 12 Beagle RidgeChapter 13 Waiting to go homeChapter 14 HomeEpilogue (written for 2002)ChronologyGlossaryIndex

Falklands Commando

Military

GRAFTON

War is by far the most traumatic "life event" that any human can experience - a damaging combination of danger, uncertainty and horror. Yet little has been written about the actual experiences of combat - what the modern battlefield is really like and how professional soldiers, sailors and airmen, prepare to "cope with carnage". This book compares the ways in which the British Army, the US Army and the Israeli Defence Force motivate their peacetime soldiery and train their special forces, as well as showing the power and range of modern weapons and the ability of technology to eliminate darkness so that fighting can take place around the clock.

The Scars of War

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Harpercollins

This pocket-size paperback breaks down core information on trail walking into 101 tips, providing the reader with step-by-step advice.

Trail Walking (101 Essential Tips)

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd.

This activity book contains outdoor projects for children of eight years and upwards. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions guide children through tried and tested projects, showing them how to build a shelter or den, make a simple compass, and construct a rainfall gauge. The book also teaches simple outdoor skills, such as using a map, tying knots, and cooking a simple campfire meal. Tips and hints on how to track and spot animals, observe plants and trees, and understand the weather should encourage children to enjoy the outdoors with confidence and enthusiasm. The easy-to-carry format means that the book can be used at home, in the garden, or in the wild.

Outdoor Adventure Handbook

Dorling, Kindersley

The Backpacker's Handbook

Macmillan, Canada

101 Essential Tips: Hiking (101 Essential Tips)

Sports & Outdoors

Hiking & Camping

DK ADULT

Ultimate Special Forces

Sterling

The official Boy Scouts of America guide to mastering outdoor skills and staying alive in challenging environments, Complete Wilderness Training Manual enables everyone-expert and novice alike-to answer the call of the wild with confidence. -Step-by-step instructions and clear photographs and artwork explain the key principles of survival -Understand how to find food and water, construct an emergency shelter, and safely navigate all kinds of hostile terrain -Learn to expect the unexpected and beprepared for any situation. 5.32 (w) x 6.92 (h) x 0.61 (d)

Complete Wilderness Training Manual (Boy Scouts of America)

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