A first-hand account of fighting in the Falklands and in the Gulf War by the only British senior naval officer who commanded in both of these wars. The author was captain of the frigate HMS "Alacrity" in the Falklands which saw severe action, and also was engaged in the Task Force in the Gulf.
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Call For Fire is a "must" for anyone with an interest in the exploits and the best of the "Senior Service".
Captain Chis Craig divides his book into two parts. The first describes his time as the commander of HMS Alacrity during the Falklands War. Reporting directly to Admiral Sandy Woodward, it describes the action that Alacrity and her crew engaged in while extricating the Argentinean forces from South Georgia and the Falklands. From covert operations to direct action, Alacrity was in the thick of the action from the start. While other British ships were lost or damaged (Sheffield, Antelope, etc.) and having survived concerted air attacks and the South Atlantic waves, Alacrity returned home unscathed but with its main gun barrel worn out through constant action. One of Alacrity's encounters led to the infamous and callous Sun newspaper headline - "GOTCHA". Chris Craig was decorated for his role in saving the survivors of the Atlantic Conveyor sinking.
The second part of this thoughtful book deals with the Gulf War, where Chris Craig was the senior British naval officer. He was right at the heart of the decision making process reporting to General Sir Peter de la Billiere who in turn reported to 'Stormin' Norman Schwartzkopf. At the same time he had to command on a daily basis all the elements of the British Task Force in the Gulf, and provided (amongst many services) anti-mine operations to protect not only his Royal Navy ships, but those of the American Fleet.
Chris Craig holds the distinction of having lost not one sailor in either of these deadly theatres.
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having served onboard hms alacrity during the falklands war this book brought every event of every day back to life a truley brilliant book by an outstanding naval offiver, well worth a read to anyone wanting to know what life at sea during a major campain was realy like.
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Great insight into the art and reality of naval warfare. This book is well written, honest and accurate. It is understated and far from gung ho as one has come to expect from war records of recent years. This is a reflection of the author who was one of the best men i ever served under. Highly recommended
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Entertaining and humbling
I read this book many years ago, before I spent my time before the flag as a Royal Navy officer (sadly I never served with, or met, Chris Craig). Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2009 by Alex W
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true and historic reflection of the events
Having served on board HMS aLACRITY during the Falklands conflict with Christopher Craig this is a truly clear and accurate account of the events that occurred.
Published on 3 Jun 2000
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