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When the Fighting is Over: A Personal Story of the Battle for Tumbledown Mountain and Its Aftermath
  
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When the Fighting is Over: A Personal Story of the Battle for Tumbledown Mountain and Its Aftermath (Paperback)

by John Lawrence (Author), Robert Lawrence (Author)
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  • Paperback: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (3 Oct 1988)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747502889
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747502883
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 698,303 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is the story of Robert Lawrence of the Scots Guards who was severely wounded as he led his platoon in an attack against an Argentinian machine-gun position during the battle for Tumbledown Mountain in 1982. The injury to Lawrence's head was so severe that it was assumed that he would die and he had to wait for four hours before medical staff could help him, but he did eventually make a recovery, coming to terms with his paralysis. This book tells of how Robert strove to gain a place in the highly respected Scots Guards, his desire to see action in the Falklands, his role in the war and the effect his experiences have had on his whole outlook on life. It is also the story of his parents, Wing Commander John Lawrence and his wife Jean and how they suffered both during and after the conflict. The authors' account of the strengths and weaknesses of the two armies deviates from the generally accepted view, and just how close run the victory was, according to the Lawrences, may provoke controversy.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars "Is it worth it?", 4 Nov 2002
A trully heart-wrenching book. The closest comparison that one can come up with is Ron Kovic's equally amazing "Born on the fourth of July". However, be warned that whilst Robert's parts are the highlights, insightful, interesting and even funny, his father John's tendency to litter his passages with prayers for his wounded son do begin to grate the reader a little and, i am sorry to say are even a little embarassing.
On the whole, however, this book should be recommended to anybody with an intest in modern warfare and especially to any one wishing to join the army of this "great" nation.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Fight For Right Never Ceases, 5 Jul 2004
By john kuzma (Springwood, NSW, Australia) - See all my reviews
The book, by halves, is very much a worthwhile read and an insight into a proud, loving English family. Yet the father in his various accounts comes across as a pompous socialite who expects a destructive English class structure to be adhered to. Nevertheless I do have a glowing admiration for his honesty and total devotion to his family and nation. Roberts' account throughout the book is at times gut wrenching. His heart felt words painted a picture of true grit, bravery and a strength of character that a Military Cross is only a small token of.

Robert should be a hero not only in Britain but a hero of mankind, survival and justice. Throughout life you learn of great accomplishments yet when a person survives the harrowing, physical and mental disfigurements of war nobody, it seems, wants to know. People like Robert are the real Conquerors of lifes' Everests. As the eye finds it difficult to accept what is before it, so the character of one must close that person out of its self centred world. It's a sad reflection on the society of today.So many politicians struggle to be the leaders of countries; here was a platoon leader acknowledging his responsibilities only to be ignored and deserted by those self righteous who sent the young off to war.

They say a true hero doesn't need to write a saga to convey the tials and tribulations, the accomplishments and achievements. This book definitely proves a lot can be said in a few words. If this book had only been written by Robert it would have had a greater reaction and a listing high in the memoirs of wartime success stories. On the other hand if the father had not written his contribution the full story would never have been known. The name dropping and throwing off people like a dirty rag are rather egotistical and abhorrent.

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