- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; Revised edition (Reissue) edition (27 Aug 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007134673
- ISBN-13: 978-0007134670
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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- #32 in Books > Biography > War & Espionage > Falklands War
- #34 in Books > Biography > Historical > Countries & Regions > Australia & New Zealand
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‘One of the most gripping, convincing and realistic accounts of a naval battle ever published.’ John Keegan, Daily Telegraph
‘Perceptive, vivid, engaging.’ Guardian
‘One of the clearest and frankest accounts ever written of modern naval warfare.’ Field Marshal Lord Carver, Sunday Telegraph
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The bestselling, highly-acclaimed and most famous account of the Falklands War, written by the commander of the British Task Force.
On 5 April 1982, three days after the invasion of the Falkland Islands, British armed forces were ordered to sail 8,000 miles to the South Atlantic unaware of what lay ahead of them or whether they would be committed to war with Argentina.
In these engrossing memoirs, Admiral Sandy Woodward, Task Force commander from the aircraft carrier Hermes, takes us from day one to day one hundred of the conflict; from sailing through the waters of the Atlantic with hopes of a political settlement fading, and war becoming increasingly likely, to the repulse of the Argentinian navy and the daring amphibious landing at San Carlos Water.
The war, which cost the lives of over 1,000 men, has left a legacy of many historical debates and controversies, from the sinking of ships such as HMS Coventry, HMS Sheffield and Sir Galahad, and the Argentinian cruiser, the Belgrano, to wider issues such as what was it like to command and fight a modern air and naval war, the biggest naval action since World War II?
‘One Hundred Days’ is unique as a dramatic portrayal of the world of modern naval warfare, where despite the use of sophisticated equipment and communications, the margins for human error and courage were as wide as they were in the days of Nelson.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One of the most interesting things about the book is the new foreward that Admiral Woodward has written to accompany this new edition. In it he acknowledges the communications problems that beset the British during the war, and the problems that led to with some of his opposite numbers such as Brigadier Thompson and Commander Mike Clapp (who commanded the amphibious group).
Woodward admits that during the fighting, he often wasn't aware that sometimes he had stepped on his counterparts' toes.
A better satellite communications system would certainly have helped cure some of these headaches, it seems.
Woodward admits that during the fighting, he often wasn't aware that sometimes he had stepped on his counterparts' toes.
A better satellite communications system would certainly have helped cure some of these headaches, it seems.
What comes across is something of the loneliness of command. Wodward says he dealt with it by letting off steam in his diary -- of which there are chunks in the book.
In all a well-written account - for which the Admiral quite properly thanks Patrick Robinson, who wrote most of the book.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Woodward honestly exposes his own fears, flaws and failures alongside his victories in this eminently readable insight into the problems of top command before and during a major conflict. The first half of the book focussing on the preparation of the leader and the behind the scenes work to prepare the task force is perhaps more insightful then the second half which seems a little rushed. However, this is an excellent insight into the naval problems faced by an fleet admiral asked to achieve the seemingly impossible with very limited means.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not a hero's tale but a factbook offering an inside view of how the situation developed for the Task Force Commander. It is very readable, not only because of the honesty on human errors and technical shortcomings. This, together with healthy self-irony makes it a worthwile read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Falklands
It is always interesting to hear the true stories about events. I learnt a lot of things about this conflict that I never knew before, and I was there in the Royal Navy. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Al
Excellent
This fine naval autobiography takes us behind the scenes of the Falklands sea/air (not ground) war and modern battle management in general. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by David Dearborn
A Fish-head's eye view
This book is interesting in that it gives you a view to the thought processes of the man in charge of the whole show, and just how hopelessly out of touch he was with the actual... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2008 by J. Greenhow
Well written & surprisingly frank accounts of the Falklands war.
Written by the Taskforce commander, this is a first class account of the naval aspect of the Falklands war, giving insights in to the technicalities, politics, strategy and human... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2008 by Reader
Jolly good memoirs with Robinson on board
It is a bit tragic to admit this, but I bought 'One Hundred Days' because the ghost writer was one Patrick Robinson, right-wing modern naval chronicler. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2008 by Kentspur
Down to earth account of the Falklands naval warfare
A very well written account by the battle group commander during the Falklands conflict. It is very down to earth which concentrates mostly on the naval warfare of the battle. Read more
Published on 15 May 2007 by Mr. Dr. Brock
Woodward denies HMS Invincible was hit on 30 May
The fact that HMS 'Invincible' had a damaged gas turbine engine replaced under the cover of darkness on 5 June 1982 (See Rodney Burden et al, Falklands: The Air War, p. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2001
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