( Paperback is now available from phelmets@aol.co.uk )
This book is an account of the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment during the last three days of the Falklands war, it has been put together with the goodwill of the members of 3 Para and their attachments. When I asked Lieutenant-General Sir Hew Pike KCB, DSO, MBE if he would do a read through, to make sure he had no objections to the content and if he would be kind enough to write the foreword, this was his reply, it sums up what the book is all about.
Jimmy, I have spent last night having a good read of the book, before I go away today, and really must congratulate you. Particularly strong is the overall picture of the awful nature of the fighting, the teamwork, the comradeship, and the courage in supporting others, the humour- I could go on. Also very strong are the descriptions of casevac and the backup side of the battle.
I wouldn't dream of suggesting that you change a single word.
It is a marvellous tribute to the courage and tenacity of the men of 3 PARA and you should be very proud of what you have achieved for them all.
Of course I will do a Foreword for your book, it would be a privilege
All good wishes
Hew Pike
This is the battle that TV / Film producer and director Mark Burnett (The Apprentice, The Voice, Survivor) took part in,
https://vimeo.com/80883659
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Three-Days-in-June/515197075193204?fref=ts
http://www.flickr.com/photos/three_days_in_june/sets
Please sign the e-petition in support of Cpl Stewart McLaughlin
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/60561
This book is an account of the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment during the last three days of the Falklands war, it has been put together with the goodwill of the members of 3 Para and their attachments. When I asked Lieutenant-General Sir Hew Pike KCB, DSO, MBE if he would do a read through, to make sure he had no objections to the content and if he would be kind enough to write the foreword, this was his reply, it sums up what the book is all about.
Jimmy, I have spent last night having a good read of the book, before I go away today, and really must congratulate you. Particularly strong is the overall picture of the awful nature of the fighting, the teamwork, the comradeship, and the courage in supporting others, the humour- I could go on. Also very strong are the descriptions of casevac and the backup side of the battle.
I wouldn't dream of suggesting that you change a single word.
It is a marvellous tribute to the courage and tenacity of the men of 3 PARA and you should be very proud of what you have achieved for them all.
Of course I will do a Foreword for your book, it would be a privilege
All good wishes
Hew Pike
This is the battle that TV / Film producer and director Mark Burnett (The Apprentice, The Voice, Survivor) took part in,
https://vimeo.com/80883659
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Three-Days-in-June/515197075193204?fref=ts
http://www.flickr.com/photos/three_days_in_june/sets
Please sign the e-petition in support of Cpl Stewart McLaughlin
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/60561
