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A unique portrait of the Falklands War from the sharp end
| Author | Robert McGowan and Jeremy Hands |
| Publisher | Warner Books |
| ISBN # | 0-7515-0932-9 |
| On-line Merchant | Amazon |
Cover Notes
Very senior officers proposed, NCOs and fighting men disposed. The Falklands conflict was supremely an Other Ranks war. Here, then, is their side of the story, recorded at the time by two front line journalists. In their own words, often profane, usually funny, always to the point, the men of the Falklands task force and those who accompanied them describe what it was actually like to fight an underdogs battle in the icy wilderness 8,000 mi. from home. Funny, moving, incisive, occasionally bitter, always humorously resigned, this is the story of one war which could be any war, a portrait of the British soldier, in all his mud stained glory.
Reviews
Tomo ( Ex RE) rated this book Excellent
Firts read this book coming back from FI in 84 pissed myself laughing, just started to read again in 09 (got a copy ofF the net for AU$60) and it seems even funnier the secondtime round, makes me wish I was back in !!!
Kev Such ( Ex RE) rated this book Excellent
First read this book in 84 or so, couldnt put it down and laughed my bollocks off. Lent the book out and it never returned. Came out the mob and hunted it down, finally mananaged to get another copy about 4 years ago. Have reread it numerous times and each time i do i still laugh my bollocks off. Best thing is you didnt have to serve in mob to find it funny but it helps. British Army humour is the best in the world and really what makes the British Military the greatest pound for pound than any other Army.
Phil Cook (REME) rated this book Excellent
This book is absolutely brilliant, it makes you laugh and cry, it also gives you an insight into the british forces sence of humour which is like no other, read it if you can get, a copy.
Peter West rated this book Excellent
Excellent book, if your a veteran read it, you'll love it. But if you can get a copy hold on to it cos it is like rocking horse shit. BRILL.
Geordie Kerr rated this book Excellent
I read this book, and its sister book, "try not to laugh" many years ago. what a funny funny look at british army life, if you get a chance to buy either book, grab it. the story in try not to laugh, with the vehicle, the sports car, the dog and the horse at the rail crossing in germany, still makes me laugh even now.
Roger C James rated this book Excellent
I first read this book on a holiday flight to Greece and found it a excellent book , could not put it down. also try not to laugh sergeant major another Excellent book.
Phil Husselbury rated this book Excellent
Wayne's World for the miltary. You'll laugh, cry, hurl and more. I like to laugh but this graphic account of men at war and on the way to the fray had tears rolling down my cheeks. Particularly the sections involving the Parachute Regiment in the cramped confines of a ship and the gay steward. "A hussar, Sir, is a c**t in a tank." Where else would you find a line like that? This book is a mini masterpiece. But don't be fooled that's it all laughs, the tears won't always be laughter-linked.
Denzil Connick SAMA82rated this book as Excellent
This book had me in stitches, that made my real stitches hurt (I was still recovering from Falklands wounds when I first read it!).
Bob McGowan and Jeremy Hands did a wonderful job of capturing the mood and humour of the British Forces at war.
It does make you laugh, but be prepaired to cry too! Sadly, Jeremy Hands has since died, as an old Para, I salute you Jeremy...Good night and God bless mate.
Colin Wiseman rated this book Excellent
Brilliant ,just as I would have imagined it had I not been disabled from the forces. Where can I get my own copy? Had to borrow of a Weekend Soldier
Michael Iles rated this book Excellent
I read this as a young soldier in 88.... and since then I have been desperately trying to find a copy along with its brother "Don't laugh at me Sgt-Major"... A fantastically whimsical look at the humour and endless cynicism of the British Tommy...
Tony Collins rated this book Excellent
I read this book along with try not to laugh sergeant major,and found them both to be a dam good read.also know one person in the book who blew up a pub in germany a must for all you squadies
Eon Matthews HMS Glamorgan (SAMA82) rated this book Excellent
I first read this book on return to the FI in 1983 on HMS FIFE sister ship to Glamorgan which i served on during the war. If you were there you can relate to it, if not it gives an excellent view on life at war at the sharp end and if you know the forces sense of humour you can read between the lines! Also another book about the FI Ordeal by Excocet about life on Glamorgan during the conflict
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