Scimitar into Stanley, Roger Field
Scimitar into Stanley, Roger Field
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Scimitar into Stanley
One Soldier's Falklands War

Author: Roger Field

Narrator: Kerry Hutchinson

Unabridged: 8 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2022

Synopsis

In May 1982, Captain Roger Field, The Blues and Royals, attached to HQ 5th Infantry Brigade, sailed on the Queen Elizabeth 2 as part of the second wave to liberate the Falkland Islands. Surprised by what he saw at Brigade HQ, he started writing a diary.His journey took him to Fitzroy as the Argentinean aircraft struck the landing ships Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram. A chance meeting led him to fighting alongside the Commanding Officer of 2 Para at the Battle of Wireless Ridge. When the commander of one of the four attached armoured cars of The Blues and Royals was knocked out part way through the battle, Roger took command of that Scimitar. Next day his Scimitar was at the very tip of the spear as 2 Para and The Blues and Royals led the victorious charge into Port Stanley.‘Revisionist’ in places and always refreshingly candid, this account is unique as it describes the War from the viewpoint of a staff officer, infanteer and armoured vehicle commander. A gripping listen.

Reviews

Goodreads review by CASPER

Soldier Roger Field led his tank crew into Port Stanley during the Falklands War of 1982. This is an interesting first-hand account of the little-known armored advance during the conflict.......more

Goodreads review by William

I have just finished reading a delightful and surprisingly insightful text, provided to me in the form of an ARC by its publishers, Pen and Sword, entitled "Scimitar Into Stanley: One Soldier's Falklands War" by Roger Field. The author was a young officer in the British expeditionary force sent to r......more

Goodreads review by Miikka

Roger Field may have made his career as a lawyer, but the man definitely has a gift for writing as well. In "Scimitar into Stanley", he has produced one of the best war memoirs I've read, combining an ability to describe confusing situations very clearly and effectively with wit, humour and a clear......more

Goodreads review by Ron

A well done account of the war in the Falklands. It was interesting to read of the events that occurred. The story was well told and held my attention. A definite must read for those who enjoy this type of story. Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.......more

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