Rick Jolly was the Senior Medical Officer in the Falklands, setting up and running the field hospital at Ajax Bay. Rick's diary of the campaign is a fast-paced and gripping account that covers the entire conflict. Incredible stories abound as Rick, a trained commando, saves lives--and risks his own--on a daily basis. Revised and fully updated, this book is a unique firsthand narrative of a conflict that inspired heroism but continues to provoke fierce debate.

The red and green life machine: A diary of the Falklands Field Hospital

Jolly, Rick

History

Century Publishing

Jackspeak is a comprehensive reference guide to the humorous and colourful slang of the Senior Service, explaining in layman's termsthe otherwise cryptic everyday language of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines and the Fleet Air Arm. Featuring more than 4,000 alphabetical entries, it was compiled by an ex-RM surgeon who spent 24 years in theservice. With useful cross-references and examples of common usagethroughout, along with excellent illustrations by Tugg, the cartoonistfrom service newspaper Navy News, it is the essential book forcurrent and ex-Navy personnel and their families, or anyone interested in the modern armed forces. 
Conway is proud to present a revised and updated edition of this classic volume, which is already acknowledged as the standard reference for every Jack, Jenny and Royal joining the Andrew, or for any civvy who wants a real insight into the unique culture of the Navy.

Jackspeak: A Guide to British Naval Slang & Usage

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Osprey_Publishing

Doctor for Friend and Foe: Britain's Frontline Medic in the Fight for the Falklands

Know what it means to spin a dit?” Or to be in a drop of roughers?” This comprehensive guide to the humorous and colorful slang of the British Royal Navy explains it all in layman's terms. Compiled by a decorated ex-Royal Marine surgeon, it contains often-hilarious examples of common usage, useful cross-references, and comic illustrations by Tugg, the popular cartoonist from the service newspaper Navy News. Jackspeak is essential for anyone with an interest in the Royal Navy--or who just enjoys fun wordplay!

Jackspeak: A Guide to British Naval Slang and Usage

Europe

Conway

Doctor For Friend and Foe: Britain's Frontline Medic in the Fight for the Falklands

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

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