FREE ONE HUNDRED DAYS: THE MEMOIRS OF THE FALKLANDS BATTLE GROUP COMMANDER PDF Sandy Woodward,Patrick Robinson | 576 pages | 29 Mar 2012 | HarperCollins Publishers | 9780007436408 | English | London, United Kingdom One hundred days - Sandy Woodward At times reflective and personal, Woodward imparts his perceptions, fears, and reactions to seemingly disastrous events. He also reveals the steely logic he was famous for as he explains naval strategy and planning. Many Britons considered Woodward the cleverest man in the navy. French newspapers called him "Nelson. Without question, the admiral's memoir makes a significant addition to the official record. At the same time it provides readers with a vivid portrayal of the world of modern naval warfare, where equipment is of astonishing sophistication but the margins for human courage and error are as wide as in the days of Nelson. The Falkland Islands War of was remarkable in many respects. At the outset of the Thatcher-Reagan era, the conflict strengthened the resolve of the One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander to bolster rather than reduce the size This book gives an incredible insight into the mind of a naval task force leader at war. His decision making process, while on the surface seems cold and heartless, actually makes sense when he Patrick Robinson was a journalist for many years One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander becoming a full-time writer of books. His non-fiction books were bestsellers around the world and he was the co-author of Sandy Woodward's Falklands War memoir, One Hundred Days. Sandy WoodwardPatrick Robinson. Written by the man who masterminded the British victory in the Falklands, this engrossing memoir chronicles events in the spring of following Argentina's takeover of the South Atlantic islands. Sandy Woodward, a brilliant military tactician, presents a complete picture of the British side of the battle. From the defeat of the Argentine air forces to the sinking of the Belgrano and the daring amphibious landing at Carlos Water, his inside story offers a revealing account of the Royal Navy's successes and failures. Editions of One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander by Sandy Woodward In Marchshortly before the outbreak of hostilities, Woodward was serving as a rear-admiral and as Flag Officer, First Flotilla, commanding a group of ships on their spring exercise off Gibraltar. As the news One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander the South Atlantic worsened, on March 29 Woodward received a routine visit by helicopter from the Commander-in-Chief Fleet to his flagship, the destroyer Glamorgan. That evening, along with Captain Mike Barrow, the captain of Glamorgan, they discussed their options if the Falkland Islands One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander to be invaded and they were asked to retake them. Argentina had long claimed the islands, and on April 2impatient at the progress of diplomatic talks, and wishing to distract their people from domestic woes, the Argentine junta ordered their forces to invade. And your best way of getting back alive is to do your absolute utmost. So go and do it. The moment of South Georgia's surrender by the Argentinian forces as their commander Capt. Alfredo Astiz signs the official document. On May 1 the submarine Conqueror, on patrol south of the islands, sighted the light cruiser General Belgrano. Woodward sought a change to the rules of engagement which would allow Conqueror to open fire, as General Belgrano was considered a threat to the Task Force. Conqueror, controversially, sank the Argentine warship, but as a result the Argentine fleet remained in port for the rest of the war. As a junior officer Woodward spent time in the Home Fleet, before specialising as a submariner in Several members of the crew were still shaken by the incident, and Woodward did much to restore their confidence in the safety of the boat and its manoeuvrability. Promoted to captain inWoodward attended the Royal College of Defence Studies, where he disliked all the paperwork, and in became Captain of Submarine Training. In he returned to general service, for the first time in more than 20 years, to command the Type 42 guided missile destroyer Sheffield. The casualties included one-fifth of its destroyers and frigates, one aircraft carrier, two amphibious ships, and the ice patrol ship Endurance, whose declared withdrawal from the Antarctic encouraged the Argentine invasion of the Falklands in April Woodward felt keenly the irony that as Flag Officer, First Flotilla, from to he should have to clear up the mess created by politicians. Although Woodward had made prolific use of the radio-telephone during the Falklands conflict, talking to some of his subordinate commanders and to the Task Group Commander at Northwood, he had not spoken to the Prime Minister. Indeed, he did not come to know Mrs Thatcher until he was Deputy Chief of Defence Staff Commitments during the period —88, when he attended several Cabinet meetings. Woodward realised that she had missed a point of detail One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander raised a hand to attract her attention. While his detractors thought him somewhat cold and arrogant, those who knew him better insisted that he was modest, sensitive, humorous, self- critical and clever. He had been a gifted mathematician at school and was a keen bridge player from his school days. He was appointed GBE in The chapel, at Pangbourne College, was opened by the Queen in He settled at Bosham, near Chichester, West Sussex, where he could indulge his lifelong passion for sailing in small boats. Sandy Woodward married, inCharlotte McMurtrie, with whom he had a son and a daughter. Woodward was appointed KCB in Why a British veteran wants to save an Indian aircraft carrier from scrapyard - The Week The announcement has come as a disappointment for a group of British Royal Navy veterans, who were campaigning to preserve the ship. The Hermes entered Royal Navy service in and saw multiple 'facelifts': Fitting of steam catapult to launch fighters, removal of these catapults and fighter jets in the s to carry helicopters to deploy troops and, finally, modification to launch the legendary Harrier 'jump jet' fighter. The Hermes's importance for the Royal Navy in the Falklands War cannot be understated and earned the ship an iconic status in modern British naval history. They never really went after the one target that would surely have given them victory. It is this reputation that compelled Andy Trish, a British information technology entrepreneur, to launch multiple efforts to preserve the Viraat. Trish has a special bond with the ship: He had served on the Hermes as a year-old naval airman during the Falklands War. Trish said veterans from the UK had formed the Hermes Viraat Heritage Trust to purchase the Viraat and "transform her in to a museum showing all aspects of her life in the UK and India". We all see this as a viable commercial project that would not only be profitable but would also cater for employing UK and Indian veterans and One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander event and conference facilities for Indian celebrations and historic purposes. Unfortunately, it appears her future had been decided long ago," Trish said. He said around 2, veterans in the UK want to see the Viraat saved from scrapping and noted "I imagine there are many more in India who would join us". I served on board HMS Hermes for only two years, ; she was not just a ship, she was home. As a young man, she took me on my first trips oversea, then to war and back again. As one of just two Royal Navy aircraft carriers, she facilitated the airstrikes during the Falklands War. Without her, it was game over. Being told my brother's ship HMS Antelope had been sunk, and not knowing whether he was alive or dead. I was told many days later he had survived and was on his way home. The Hermes saw multiple modifications. What explains this level of versatility for a ship launched during World War 2? Known as the 'Happy H' by her crew, she was built by designers who understood the roles she would, may be, encounter during her service. The crew helped make the ship what she was, but it was the ship that helped make the crew happy. You were involved in campaigns to buy and preserve the Viraat. What prompted you to make such moves? Until the latest announcement, I was still very much involved in saving her as a museum. We could still now raise the funds to save her if only the Indian Government would give us the opportunity. What do you make of the Indian Navy's handling of the vessel during its year One Hundred Days: The Memoirs of the Falklands Battle Group Commander I was invited on board for her decommissioning and it was like being home again. The Indian Navy had done us proud, keeping her in fantastic condition. Click here to join our channel TheWeekmagazine and stay updated with the latest headlines. Home News World. What are your memories of the HMS Hermes? How important a role did the Hermes play in the Falklands War? What memories of the Falklands War stay with you the most? TAGS Navy. Read more. Rahul Gandhi's Haryana visit cut short to single day Amit Mishra, Bhuvneshwar Kumar out of IPL due to injuries Bombay HC closes arguments on Kangana's plea, reserves order Govt, Swiggy to take businesses of street food vendors online How brain helps people navigate the social world.