171. The Falklands War: Battle for the Islands (Part 3)

there are some brilliant, there's lots of really good Falklands soldiers memoirs.

Vincent Bramley has a wonderful description of the platoon commander calling all the NCOs together.

I've done all the training, impossible for this. And it still hasn't been what I thought it would be.

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In the third episode of our Falklands War mini-series, the story heats up. The most controversial episode of the war, the sinking of the Belgrano, takes place, the British Task Force lands and battle plays out. Tom and Dominic thumb through their copies of the Sun, relive Reagan's final plea to Thatcher, and recount the stories of the men on the ground as Britain closed in on victory. For access to all four episodes, go to www.restishistorypod.com Producer: Dom Johnson Exec Producers: Jack Davenport & Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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Best for Readers interested in military history and personal soldier experiences.Often cited around Falklands War soldiers memoirs

“There are some brilliant, there's lots of really good Falklands soldiers memoirs. I think two of the best by Ken Lukowiak and Vincent Bramley.”

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Key quote: “there are some brilliant, there's lots of really good Falklands soldiers memoirs.”

The host mentions the book 'Falklands soldiers memoirs' to highlight the intense experiences of soldiers during the Falklands War. He specifically references memoirs by Ken Lukowiak and Vincent Bramley, emphasizing their vivid descriptions of the emotional transition from humor to fear as they prepared for combat.

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“Vincent Bramley is mentioned again in relation to a specific quote about a soldier's behavior during the war.”

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Key quote: “Vincent Bramley has a wonderful description of the platoon commander calling all the NCOs together.”

The host mentions Vincent Bramley as one of the authors of notable memoirs from the Falklands War, highlighting the intense experiences of soldiers during this critical moment. Bramley's work is praised for its vivid descriptions of the emotional and physical challenges faced by troops as they prepared for combat.

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Key quote: “I've done all the training, impossible for this. And it still hasn't been what I thought it would be.”

The host discusses the grim realities faced by soldiers during the Falklands War, referencing Vincent Bramley's memoir to highlight the psychological toll of combat. This memoir serves as a poignant example of the disconnect between training and the brutal realities of war.

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Key quote: “I think two of the best by Ken Lukowiak and Vincent Bramley.”

The host mentions Ken Lukowiak's memoir as one of the best accounts of the Falklands War, highlighting the intense emotions experienced by soldiers during the amphibious landing. This recommendation is made in the context of discussing the broader historical significance and personal narratives surrounding the conflict.

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Key quote: “the historian who's written about this most interestingly is, um, a historian called Helen Parr, whose uncle Dave was in the Paris, I think, and he was killed, uh, in the Falklands.”

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The Iron Lady

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“The film features Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher, who famously shouts 'sink it!' regarding the controversial decision to sink the General Belgrano during the Falklands War.”