Abandon Ship

The Real Story of the Sinkings in the Falklands War

Dr Paul Brown

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English

Osprey
01 June 2021

History; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Military history: post WW2 conflicts; Naval forces & warfare

AWARDED THE ANDERSON MEDAL 2021

This fascinating title offers a new study of the loss of six British ships and an Argentinian cruiser during the Falklands War of 1982.

When Argentinian forces invaded the Falklands in April 1982, the British government responded by despatching a task force to the Atlantic to wrest back control of the islands. The resulting war saw modern weapon systems tested in combat for the first time, to tragic effect. In the aftermath, official documents were released, but many were heavily censored, and others withheld altogether, so that a full understanding of those events could not be gained.

Drawing from recently declassified and previously unpublished reports from the official inquiry, Dr Paul Brown details the true story behind the dramatic events that led to the loss of six British ships – HMS Antelope, Ardent, Coventry and Sheffield, RFA Sir Galahad and SS Atlantic Conveyor – as well as the controversial sinking of the Argentinian cruiser ARA General Belgrano by HMS Conqueror.

By: Dr Paul Brown
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
Weight: 594g
ISBN: 9781472846433
ISBN 10: 1472846435
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 June 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Maps List of Illustrations Preface 1. Going to War 2. The Sinking of ARA General Belgrano 3. The Loss of HMS Sheffield 4. The Loss of HMS Ardent 5. The Loss of HMS Antelope 6. The Sinking of HMS Coventry 7. The Loss of SS Atlantic Conveyor 8. The Loss of RFA Sir Galahad 9. Lessons from the Conflict Addendum: After the Conflict Appendix: Honours and Awards Select Bibliography References Index

Dr Paul Brown is a maritime history author and speaker from the UK, whose recent publications include the books Britain's Historic Ships (Conway), Historic Sail, Maritime Portsmouth, and The Portsmouth Dockyard Story (History Press), as well as articles in leading maritime magazines. A member of the Society for Nautical Research and the Britannia Naval Research Association, and Secretary of the Naval Dockyards Society, he was recently a consultant to National Historic Ships, the UK's authority on the preservation of historic ships and boats. He was previously a university lecturer and senior university manager, and has also lectured at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. He hails from Portsmouth, where he was raised in a naval family and his interest in all things maritime was kindled. His other hobbies include sailing and photography. Paul is married with two daughters. Since retiring from his academic post he has embarked on cruise ship speaking and has fulfilled enrichment speaking engagements with P&O, Cunard, Saga, Fred Olsen, Viking, Voyages of Discovery, CMV, Holland America and Royal Caribbean.

Reviews for Abandon Ship: The Real Story of the Sinkings in the Falklands War

Paul Brown has made a valuable contribution to the history of the Falklands war and this book is well worth reading. * NavyLookout * This is an excellent book of real historical worth, and is commended. -- David Bowen * The Mariner's Mirror * This book makes for compelling reading. -- Jon Wise * Navy Books * An excellent buy. -- Richard Holme * Penguin News *