Three Days In June: The Incredible Minute-by-Minute Oral History of 3 Para's Deadly Falklands War Battle

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He has put together a wonderful record of courage, tenacity, stoicism, self-sacrifice, teamwork and of course humour, so that from all these personal reminiscences, a number of threads can consistently be traced, all of them timeless truths of war. Remembering that experience, I believe that Jimmy O’Connell is to be commended for putting together such an excellent, readable, and once again compelling account of 3 Para on Mount Longdon; it definitely deserves a 5 out of 5 stars rating. If you are a veteran who is struggling, please ask for help, “it’s ok, to say, I’m not ok” ring a friend and ask for help.

Three Days in June: Battle for Mount Longdon by James O Three Days in June: Battle for Mount Longdon by James O

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It is also good to see the Argentine perspective as although the 'enemy' they are still people with families. This makes the book all the more readable as it’s the perceptions, the humour, the fears, the honesty and the sheer heroism of these men that shines through. Particularly strong is the overall picture of the awful nature of the fighting, the teamwork, the comradeship, and the courage in supporting others and the humour, I could go on.

THREE DAYS IN JUNE: THE STORY OF THE D-DAY FORECAST THREE DAYS IN JUNE: THE STORY OF THE D-DAY FORECAST

You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. From the moment I opened the first page of the hardback, I suspected I was going to be in for a treat. I have spent last night having a good read of the book before I go away today, and I really must congratulate you. Once they pushed the Argentine forces off of the mountain, the Argentineans heavily shelled Mount Longdon. It gives a great insight into how a soldier thinks in combat, especially a Parachute Regiment soldier.Check the article below to keep a tab on all the important days and dates in June 2023 of national and international significance. This day is observed annually to make people remind to slow down and enjoy life as possible instead of rushing always. This day spread awareness about reducing single-use plastics and taking action necessary to bring real change.

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