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Too Few Too Far: The True Story of a Royal Marine Commando
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British Commando George Thomsen’s action-filled account of combat during the Falklands War. Seen through the eyes of Section Commander George Thomsen, this inspiring first-hand account, tells of the tension-packed lead up, and the heroic stand, by a tiny band of brothers on one of the most inhospitable islands on the planet – South Georgia. They fought alone – besieged, isolated, and against an overwhelming invasion force – and yet had the enemy reeling on the ropes. This is the story of true British grit, sheer bloody-mindedness, professionalism and ingenuity. The Royal Marines’ courageous action on that extraordinary day changed the balance of the South Atlantic war. This was a modern-day Rorke’s Drift when world events literally took too few too far. Twenty-five years after these events took place, this is George Thomsen’s true story, as told to Malcolm Angel.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 3rd edition (15 Feb. 2012), Amberley Publishing |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1445606208 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1445606200 |
| Dimensions | 12.4 x 1.52 x 19.81 cm |
by Amazon Customer
My father is Ex Millitary and loved this gift.
by Kindle Customer
I was rather disappointed with this novel. The defence of the island was only covered at the end of the book. The rest of the novel was covering time in the RM It attempted to show some of the build up with visit to Argentina.
Such a shame as I do normally enjoy novels of this genre
by G. P. Walker
I very much enjoyed the book and will read again at some point in the future.
by Norman
A book to be read with The First Casualty to get an overall view of the whole of the start to this campaign. Heavily outnumbered Marines, far from any reinforcements or help, set to and dig in and then astound everyone with their professional soldiering. They give the attackers a very hard lesson in how things should be done leaving them with considerable casualties and damage and loss to their equipment.
It was not a long action but it certainly gave credence to the fact you should never mess with the Royal Marines..
by Norman
Could not put this book down the story of a small band of brothers of Royal Marines that held off a much superior force of invading Argentinians at the start of the Falklands war showing the utmost bravery and true commando grit, hero,s every one ! One of the great episodes of war I have ever read about . I recommend this book to everyone that loves bravery and adventure .
by Brian Hodkinson
I recently read an account of US marine corps action in Baghdad. It was full of typical macho bravado and how many Iraqis they had killed and how only US troops were the best belittling all their allies. This book however, I can only describe as well written and with humour. It describes how a small band of RM marines took an exacting toll upon their Argentine counterparts and nearly sank a corvette too before their surrender to far numerically superior forces. Anyone who remembers the period and the action in the south Atlantic will enjoy this read. Nowhere does it cast any derogatory comments upon the quality of the enemy they faced and does not glorify the act of war and killing.
by Alan holmes
This book gave more of an insight to a posting on the Falklands. The unexpected weather condicions, the mentality of the locals and the need to adapt. The World famous British humor prevailed despite tricky conditions. An interesting read.
by Philip James
This is a story of a detachment of the Royal Marines spending a year of duty in the Falkland Islands and ending just as the Argentinians invaded. It is told from the perspective of a young junior NCO, who has just earned his first stripe. Because of this it’s a gritty, no nonsense, no frills account of life as a regular Marine soldier – long periods of fairly routine activity punctuated at the end by the surging adrenalin rush of a relatively brief but intense action. In its understated way and barrack humour it allows the reader to get a true sense of the camaraderie, courage, grit, and determination that the Royal Marines ethos epitomises.
This is not an all guts and glory book but a mature reflection on what it was like at that time to be stationed at the other (freezing cold) end of the world and the day-to-day events in the life of a Bootneck leading up to what subsequently turned into the start of the Falklands War. An authentic read.