In the late 1970s, wild, eager young Scotsman Tony Banks joined one of the toughest outfits in the British army. The men of the 2nd Battalion of the Parachute Regiment were highly trained but nothing could prepare them for the intensity and ferocity of fighting to liberate the Falkland Islands. Banks and his comrades were plunged into a war of night attacks and vicious close-quarters combat. In Storming the Falklands, Tony Banks gives his vivid, harrowing first-hand account of the bloodiest conflict British troops had faced in years. After the Falklands, Banks suffered years of debilitating combat stress, a battle only recently won when he met his former enemies and laid the demons to rest.
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A vivid and harrowing first-hand account (Military History Magazine )
[A] visceral, fast-paced, no-holds-barred autobiography . . . Strongly recommended (Neil Faulkner Military History Monthly )
A vivid, thoughtful book (Herald magazine )
A harrowing first-hand account (Daily Mirror )
The battle on the ground is told starkly and emotionally by Tony Banks (John Nott Daily Telegraph ) --Military History Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
[A] visceral, fast-paced, no-holds-barred autobiography . . . Strongly recommended (Neil Faulkner Military History Monthly )
A vivid, thoughtful book (Herald magazine )
A harrowing first-hand account (Daily Mirror )
The battle on the ground is told starkly and emotionally by Tony Banks (John Nott Daily Telegraph ) --Military History Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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* The fascinating true story of the battle for the Falklands, and one man's struggle to readjust afterwards
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By Fred Harris
Format:Hardcover
To many the Falklands War seems a life time ago. To others it feels like yesterday and In Storming the Falklands former Para Tony Banks reminds us what it was really like. Written through the eyes of a young soldier he recounts the horrors and tragedies, the fears and the comraderie, the poignancy, and the futility of war. He lifts the lid of some of the lesser known facts and is outspoken in many instances. Highlighting the terrors of PTSD which has affected so many veterans both in the UK and Argentina, it is a must read for everyone. It is also a great educator for people born since 1982.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a book that covers so much. An insight into growing up in Dundee in the 70s, the sadness of living with family tradgedy, the moving experience of war, the inspiration of self belief and professional success coupled with the emotion of making a difference to other people's lives.
The book is well written and a real page turner.
The only down side is the rather 'blokey' looking cover that may deter women readers which is a shame.
Highly recommended.
The book is well written and a real page turner.
The only down side is the rather 'blokey' looking cover that may deter women readers which is a shame.
Highly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By James Ross
Format:Hardcover
I remember as a young man watching on television the Falklands war and all the developments on a daily basis. This book sets the scene in a vivid way. Tony Banks recalls his story giving an insight to his experiences both during and after the conflict. He is very outspoken regarding some actions taken by the British, highlighting the futility of war. A read that was both illuminating and at times shocking.
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I bought this novel at the request of a friend, he has read it but not said anything about it to me
Published 9 days ago by Ken Staley
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ery informative
I was quite impressed with the content of this book. It's good the hear the story from the other side as well. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tesla421
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very average
I was expecting so much from this book but was left disappointed.
The writer could not seem to stick to one subject and would jump form subject to subject with great big gaps... Read more
The writer could not seem to stick to one subject and would jump form subject to subject with great big gaps... Read more
Published 9 months ago by K. Williams
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A strikingly honest and vivid account of the author's experiences before, during and after the falklands. The book is filled with humour and sadness and feels very real. Read more
Published 10 months ago by stu og
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Stunning read!
I had walked past this book in Waterstones thinking it was a 'man's' book. Our local radio station did an interview with Tony Banks the author and I thought I would like to read... Read more
Published 11 months ago by ziggysmom
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The mark of a true soldier, and a true man
I read this book to discover what the Falklands War was actually like on its 25th anniversary.
This book provides an excellent account of a man who is created into one... Read more
This book provides an excellent account of a man who is created into one... Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. R. Krantz
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A RATTLING GOOD READ
I can highly recommend this book. The reader can imagine Tony Banks telling it as it is and his vocabulary can be 'rich' at times. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Madame Zsa Zsa
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Storming the falklands
A good read, written by a soldier in soldier`s language. As a member of 3 PARA at the time it was good to read about what 2 PARA were doing. Read more
Published 13 months ago by manny729
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Facinating read
Having just finished reading this book which I could not put down from the moment of picking it up. Very well written and an easy read but must have been difficult for the author... Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. Beharrie
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Touching
I expected the usual 'I won the war on my own' but didn't get it. A good narrative (often quite graffic) of his own perspective of the Falklands war, but that is not what marks... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Peter Q
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