by Max Hastings
First published 1983
Max Hastings combines firsthand battlefield reporting with detailed analysis of the political and diplomatic forces that shaped the Falkland Islands War. The author traces how this unexpected conflict unfolded, examining both the military operations and the behind-the-scenes negotiations that influenced its course. Hastings draws on his direct access to the war zone to provide an insider's perspective on the fighting, while also investigating the broader political calculations that drove Britain and Argentina toward confrontation. The book reveals how a remote territorial dispute escalated into a full-scale military campaign with consequences that extended far beyond the South Atlantic. Hastings demonstrates how the war's outcome affected international relations, domestic politics in both nations, and the strategic balance in the region.
Genres: history, 20th-century, non-fiction, military-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: insider-perspective
Setting: Falkland Islands, South Atlantic
Period: 20th Century
384 pages · Hardcover · Michael Joseph Ltd.