Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Operation Corporate The Story of the Falklands War 1982 by Martin Middlebrook OPERATION CORPORATE: The Falklands War, 1982. A military history of the 41-day war waged in 1982 between Britain and Argentina for the Falkland (or Malvinas, if you're Argentinian) Islands, written, one hastens to add, by a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Middlebrook (The Peenemunde Raid, The Battle of Hamburg, The First Day on the Somme, among others) has two strikes against him for starters. First, as one wag has written, the battle over the Falklands was ""like two bald men fighting over a comb""; a history of that straggle proves just as interesting. Second, a truly objective story would have to be told by someone shielded from the passions that this crisis invoked on both sides. Middlebrook isn't that person. Though he struggles occasionally to be fair, he always ends up throwing out a ""but"" or an ""although"" for Britain's cause. Typical are phrases such as ""I am trying to be unbiased in this book and to keep my personal feelings to a minimum, but. . ."" Approximately 1,000 soldiers died in the episode (75% of them Argentinian). In retrospect, the result appears to have been inevitable, although its effect on the Argentine government may have been the most crucial, from the long-term view (it indirectly led to the overthrow of the repressive military government and the establishment of civilian control on the mainland). Middlebrook uses military maps to good effect in describing naval engagements and air strikes, and one is left in awe of the quickness and sureness with which the British naval forces were deployed after almost 40 years in mothballs. This might possibly earn the title ""definitive"" by default-- simply because no one else would bother. Operation Corporate: The Story of the Falklands War 1982 by Martin Middlebrook. Please note that links to memorials will open in a new window. You Searched For: 260 Matches Found (displaying 1 to 25) Killed during the Battle of Mount Longdon. MM (Military Medal) [London Gazette 8 October 1982 Page 19] 24547055 Private Richard John de Mansfield ABSOLON, The Parachute Regiment. During eleven days of operations in the Mount Longdon area of East Falkland Island Private Absolon was employed as a scout/sniper with the Patrol Company 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment which was tasked with the gaining of information on the enemy force deployed in defensive positions around the Mountain. On the nights of 2nd/3rd June he was one of a pair of soldiers who successfully carried out close target reconnaissance with the aim of locating enemy positions, gaining information on their strengths, and discovering routes which could be used for a Battalion night attack on the feature. The task required considerable skill and coolness as there was a requirement to close to within a few metres of the enemy. The risk of capture was high, which in turn would have led to the compromise of the whole Battalion operation. Private Absolon and his partner completed the tasks finding good approaches to the objective, providing firm intelligence on the enemy which enabled both the Battalion and Brigade to plan the attacks onto both Mount Longdon and the Two Sisters. On the night of the 8th June Absolon and his partner led a platoon along the proposed route for the forthcoming attack as a rehearsal. Once again he successfully closed with the enemy without discovery and again returned with even more detailed information on routes and on the enemy. On the night of 11th/12th June Absolon with his partner led B Company onto the Mount Longdon feature in the first part of an assault to capture the position by the Battalion. The route selected gave the Company the opportunity to take the enemy by surprise and a valuable foothold was gained before the enemy was aware of the attack. Once battle was joined, Absolon fought with determination, always probing ahead to locate the enemy and sniping at every opportunity. He was responsible for killing one particular sniper who was preventing the Company Headquarters from moving forward to link up with its platoons. He continued to display dash and determination throughout the 12th in a manner which was an example to many about him particularly for one so young. Tragically he was killed by mortar fire the next morning. This young and promising soldier displayed coolness, determination and bravery under fire in demanding circumstances that were outstanding. Killed when his ship was damaged by a land-launched Exocet missile on the Stanley gunline. Died when Atlantic Conveyor was hit by an Exocet Missile. Killed when his ship was bombed and sunk while operating off the northern coast of West Falkland. Killed when his ship was bombed and sunk in Falkland Sound. Died when the Sea King helicopter he was in crashed into the sea while transferring troops. Died when the Sea King helicopter he was in crashed into the sea while transferring troops. Died when the Sea King helicopter he was in crashed into the sea while transferring troops. Died when the Gazelle helicopter they were travelling in crashed near Pleasant Peak. Died when his ship was hit by an Exocet missile 4th May; sank 10th May. Killed when his ship was bombed and sunk in Falkland Sound. Killed when his ship was bombed and sunk in Falkland Sound. Killed during the Battle of Goose Green. Died when his aircraft was lost in unknown circumstances, possibly destroyed by its own bomb detination after taking off for operations. DSC (Distinguished Service Cross) [London Gazette 8 October 1982 Page 4] Lieutenant Commander Gordon Walter James BATT, Royal Navy. Lieutenant Commander Batt, HMS HERMES, played a key role in the air battle and operations over the Falklands. On 4th May 1982, he led a daring and aggressive attack on the airstrip at the Goose Green settlement during which his number two was shot down and the pilot killed. He participated in five other low level attacks against defending targets, notable, on two occasions, against Port Stanley airfield. He also flew up to four air defence sorties per day, sometimes combining further ground attacks with these sorties. He was killed on a night mission prior to another low level attack on the airfield. Lieutenant Commander Batt faced the danger and very high stress with characteristic cheerfulness which was a fine example to the other aircrew. He knew the odds against him but his courage never failed and his aggressive flying on 29 operational missions was in the highest traditions of the Service. Sea Harrier Pilot. Killed when his ship was bombed and sunk in Falkland Sound. Died after an emergency operation on the voyage to the Falklands. The Uganda was being a P & O Liner being used as a hospital ship. Killed during the Battle of Goose Green. MM (Military Medal) [London Gazette 8 October 1982 Page 19] 24347663 Lance Corporal Gary David BINGLEY, The Parachute Regiment. Throughout 28th May 1982, the 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment were engaged in fierce fighting to take well entrenched enemy positions in 'the area of the Goose Green settlement on the Island of East Falkland. Lance Corporal Bingley was a Section Commander. During the battle his section came under fire at close quarters from two enemy machine-gun posts. To destroy the enemy positions he led his section in the assault and whilst leading was fatally wounded. His heroic action enabled his company to continue their advance and was significantly instrumental in defeating the enemy. Born 28 February 1958 in Muswell Hill, he was schooled in Coventry, married in Taunton and lived in Aldershot prior to his deployment to the Falklands on Operation Corporate. Killed when his ship was bombed and damaged in Falkland Sound. Accidentally killed by shell fire. Died when his ship was hit by an Exocet missile 4th May; sank 10th May. DSM (Distinguished Service Medal) [London Gazette 8 October 1982 Page 9] Petty Officer Marine Engineering Mechanic (M) David Richard BRIGGS D1348157. On 4th May 1982, HMS SHEFFIELD was struck by an Exocet missile fired by an Argentine aircraft. Petty Officer Marine Engineering Mechanic Briggs was in the vicinity of the After Section Base and set in motion the initial fire-fighting effort. He then moved forward to his action station at the Forward Section Base but at this stage personnel were being evacuated from this area on to the forecastle. However, he led his team back to recover important equipment which was necessary to continue the Fire-fighting operation. Unable to wear breathing equipment due to restricted access through a hatch, Petty Officer Marine Engineering Mechanic Briggs and his team re-entered the smoke filled forward section. In conditions of increasing smoke and almost no visibility Petty Officer Marine Engineering Mechanic Briggs made several journeys to the Forward Section Base to pass out much valuable equipment. Sadly on the last attempt he was overcome by smoke and rendered unconscious, subsequent attempts to revive him proving unsuccessful. Petty Officer Marine Engineering Mechanic Briggs demonstrated leadership, bravery and devotion to duty in trying to save his ship. Killed when his ship was bombed and sunk in Falkland Sound. Died when a sudden squall swept away his inflatable boat in Port Stanley harbour after the cessation of the conflict. Died when the ship Sir Galahad was bombed at Fitzroy. Killed during the Battle of Mount Longdon. Died when the Sea King helicopter he was in crashed into the sea while transferring troops. Operation Corporate the Story of the Falklands War 1982 by Martin Middlebrook. OPERATION CORPORATE the story of the Falklands War, 1982. Middlebrook, Martin. Published by Viking, 1985. Used - Hardcover. 430 pages. illustrated. ISBN 0670802239 very good condition hardback in the dust-jacket. Operation Corporate: the Story of the Falklands War, 1982. Middlebrook, Martin. Published by Viking, New York, 1985. Used - Hardcover Condition: Near Fine. Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Slight lean. Size: 8vo. Operation Corporate; The Story of the Falklands War, 1982. Middlebrook, Martin. Published by Viking, London, 1983. Used - Hardcover Condition: Vg. Hardcover. Condition: Vg. Dust Jacket Condition: Vg. First Edition. 430pp. Plates, maps, diagrams. Ink name on fr.fly. Size: 8vo. Operation Corporate - Story of Falklands War, 1982. Martin Middlebrook. 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Operation Corporate: The Story of the Falklands War 1982 by Martin Middlebrook. +£4.50 UK Delivery or free UK delivery if order is over £35 (click here for international delivery rates) Need a currency converter? Check XE.com for live rates. Other formats available Price The Falklands War ePub (2.1 MB) Add to Basket £4.99 The Falklands War Kindle (4.8 MB) Add to Basket £4.99. With the surprise Argentine invasion of the remote Falkland Islands on 2 April 1982, the United Kingdom found itself at war. Due to the resolve of a determined Prime Minister and the resourcefulness of the Armed Forces, a Task Force, codenamed Operation CORPORATE, was quickly despatched. Remarkably, just over two months later, the Islands were liberated and the invaders defeated. By any standards this was an outstanding feat of arms, cooperation made possible by political resolve, sound planning, strong leadership and the courage and determination of the British forces. Martin Middlebrook, the renowned military historian, has skilfully weaved the many strands of this extraordinary achievement into a fascinating, thorough and highly readable account. Thanks to his meticulous research he covers action at sea, on the land and in the air as well as providing the strategic overview. The author’s use of many first-hand accounts reveals what it was like to be part of this audacious military endeavour. The experiences of the Falkland Islanders during the Argentine occupation are also included. Thirty years on, Middlebrook’s The Falklands War is still an authoritative and thoroughly readable account of this historic enterprise. This book, written by the renowned military historian Martin Middlebrook, tells the in depth story of how, following the Argentine invasion of the Falklands Islands on 2 April, 1982, resulted in there was the consequent deployment of the British Task Force. It movingly tells the story of a brief, yet brutal war, still present in the living memory of many of us, which resulted in the Argentine defeat. As stated on the back of the book, thirty years on, this book is still an ‘authoritative and thoroughly readable account of this historic enterprise’. It ties the whole story together by section and in comprehensive chronological detail. If you can only purchase one book on the Falklands War, then this is certainly the one which should be on the bookshelf. Jon Sandison, Freelance. Each of his wide-ranging interviews with British forces and Falkland islanders is helpful in providing perspective on the conflict, and all of these disparate angels are drawn together to form a well-researched, balanced narrative. Anyone looking for a comprehensive record of the Falklands War should look no further than this compelling account. Good Book Guide. About Martin Middlebrook. Martin Middlebrook needs no introduction. Author of 16 books, including The First Day on the Somme, he is well known for his detailed research and clarity of style. His books include The Peenemunde Raid; Your Country Needs You, (both Pen and Sword Books), Task Force: The Falklands War and The Fight for the Malvinas. Martin's late wife Mary Middlebrook played an active part cooperating with her husband’s literary activities, particularly with photography and artwork. The Falklands War. Thirty years on, Middlebrook’s The Falklands War is still an authoritative and thoroughly readable account of this historic enterprise. Originally published as Operation Corporate: The Story of the Falklands War, 1982. Author : Martin Middlebrook. Publisher: Casemate Publishers. ISBN: 1781597634. Category: History. The Falklands War. Authoritative and clear, this is the ideal introduction for anyone with an interest in one of Britain's most significant military engagements, its impact and consequences. Author : D. George Boyce. Publisher: Macmillan International Higher Education. ISBN: 0230801986. Category: History. The Falklands War. Panoramic, transnational history of the Falklands War and its imperial dimensions, which explores how a minor squabble mushroomed into war. Author : Ezequiel Mercau. Publisher: Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 1108483291. Category: History. The Falklands War. The Falklands War is an ideal showcase for how British policy evolved in the 1970s and 1980s. Author : Daniel K. Gibran. Publisher: McFarland. ISBN: 0786490098. Category: Social Science. 30 Years After. As the essays in this collection show, the numerous facets of the Falklands War remain current today and have ramifications far beyond the South Atlantic. Author : Carine Berbéri. Publisher: Routledge. ISBN: 1317189035. Category: History. Falklands War. The Falklands War lasted just over 74 days, but it claimed the lives of hundreds of soldiers, sailors, and airmen. This is the story of that war. Author : Hourly History. The Falklands War. Parsons relates the background of the Falklands conflict and the events of the war itself, assessing different perceptions of the whole affair and reviewing developments since 1982. Author : Michael Parsons. Publisher: Sutton Pub Limited. Category: History. Logistics in the Falklands War. A military logistics expert analyzes the detailed coordination employed by the British during the Falklands War in 1982. While many books have been written on the Falklands War, this is the first to focus on the vital aspect of logistics. Author : Kenneth L. Privratsky. Publisher: Pen and Sword. ISBN: 1473843081. Category: History. The Falklands War. It provides a comprehensive and objective overview of the Falklands War and the underlying crisis that continued following it. This volume is a detailed study suitable for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of the Falklands War. Author : Alberto R. Coll. Publisher: Routledge. ISBN: 1000347893. Category: History. The First Casualty. The First Casualty - "The #1 Edition" - April 2nd 1982 - the day that the Falklands War erupted. Author : Ricky Phillips. ISBN: 9781980585794. The Falklands War. Most of the works cited are in English or Spanish, giving British or Argentine perspectives, but other American and European views are also cited. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR. Author : Andrew Orgill. Category: Reference. The Falklands War. The history of the Falkland war when Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands - April 2, 1982 to the day when she surrendered them - June 14. Author : Paul Eddy. Publisher: Sphere. ISBN: 9780722182826. Category: Argentina. Remembering the Falklands War. This book offers an empirically informed understanding of how identity and agency become wholly embedded within practices of media- remembering. Author : Sarah Maltby. Publisher: Springer. ISBN: 1137556609. Category: History. The Royal Navy and Falklands War. In the book David Brown, head of what was formally the Naval Historical Branch at the Ministry of Defence, tells in full for the first time the extraordinary story of how the fleet was assembeled; of how merchant-ships from luxury liners . Author : David Brown. Publisher: Pen and Sword. ISBN: 0850520592. Category: History. The Falklands War. Recounts the events preceding and during the Falklands War, including the air conflicts and military strategy that led to the battle. Author : B. Asso. Publisher: 9th Cinebook. ISBN: 9781849180566. Category: Juvenile Nonfiction. Land that Lost Its Heroes. In The Land that Lost Its Heroes, he gives a detailed account of the military planning of the invasion, exposing not only the hidden motives and nature of Argentina's military regime, but also the pitifully inadequate reactions of both . Author : Jimmy Burns. Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN: 1408834715. Category: History. Razor s Edge. The reasons behind this British decision, and its disastrous and inevitable consequences in the South Atlantic, are the main story of this book. Author : Hugh Bicheno. Publisher: Orion Publishing Group. ISBN: 9780753821862. Category: History. Down South. Down South by Chris Parry - one man's astonishing diary of war in the Falklands 'A gripping account of heroism - and chaos - in the South Atlantic' Mail on Sunday 'Compelling, gripping. Author : Chris Parry. Publisher: Penguin UK. ISBN: 0241959632. Category: History. Yompers. This is a first hand story of that epic feat, but it is much more than that. Author : Ian R Gardiner. Publisher: Pen & Sword Books. ISBN: 9781473853423. Forgotten Voices of the Falklands. "The real story of the Falklands War in the words of those who were there"-- Front cover.