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

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

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

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June6:World War II D-Day Anniversary, National Yo-Yo Day, Applesauce Cake Day, National Drive-In Movie Day The author was motivated by the view that much of what had previously been written about the battle was very off-base, and he wanted to put the record straight. Having read some accounts of the battle I haven't seen all that much difference, though I haven't read everything on this subject. Besides, it's really only the veterans that give highly detailed accounts and he is merely bringing more of that to bear. He himself was seriously wounded very early in the battle and saw little of what happened, but this book gain credibility from the sheer volume of testimonies, as opposed to one-man accounts from the likes of Cooksey and Bramley. Their accounts are just as first-hand as anything from this book, but they are from one perspective not many. The International Olympic Day is celebrated on 23rd June every year to make people aware of the importance of games in life. Olympic Day is much more than a sports event. It is a day for the world to get active. I wanted to give more of a 360 degree view, with a timeline and an accurate sequence of events, so that the reader and the soldiers who took part in the battle can understand more about their colleagues’ pars in the battle, as most of the soldiers who took part in the battle only knew their own part." 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.

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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Important Days and Dates in June 2023: June is the sixth month of the year and consists of 30 days. It is named after the Roman goddess Juno. Another belief is that the June name comes from the Latin word iuniores which means "younger ones". June 24:Celebration of the Senses, Swim a Lap Day, International Fairy Day, National Pralines Day, Take Your Dog to Work Day* (Friday after Father's Day) World Milk Day is observed globally on 1st June every year to celebrate the important contributions of the dairy sector to sustainability, economic development, livelihoods and nutrition. 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.

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Every year World Wind day is observed on 15 June globally to promote clean energy. It is a day to discover wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and increase jobs and growth.Every year it is observed on 18 June to represent diversity and infinite possibilities. This is a day for patients suffering from autism to come together with their families or caregivers. A day to promote awareness, acceptance and autonomy. Hi Smart as carrots, you are completely wrong, 'A cold night in June' is complete work of fiction, the author did not speak to any members of 3 Para, it is fantasy and completely invented, put together out of the authors imagination. The Christian holiday of Corpus Christi, also known as The Feast of Corpus Christi, is observed yearly on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. It is celebrated to honour the sacred body of Jesus. Also known as Corpus Domini, the festival falls on June 8 this year. June1: Dare Day, Flip a Coin Day, International Dinosaur Day, Global Day of Parents, Global Running Day, National Olive Day, Hazelnut Cake Day, Oscar the Grouch Day Combined with rare access to the Battalion's records and radio logs, the resulting book is the last word on Mount Longdon, and might be the most harrowingly realistic description of modern warfare you will ever read. About This Edition ISBN:

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This is a special day to share your dolly passion with fellow doll lovers. The day delivers a universal message of peace and happiness. It is usually celebrated on the second Saturday of June every year. A truly outstanding and personal account of men in war. Written in a unique style that makes you genuinely think you are there. June 20:American Bald Eagle Day, Ice Cream Soda Day, World Refugee Day, Ugliest Dog Day, National Hike With a Geek Day Every year on 4 June, the United Nations (UN) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed to raise awareness about the children who have suffered a lot throughout the world and are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. On this day UN affirms its commitment to protect the rights of children. This is not a book written by an academic or a journalist, it is a book written by a soldier who was there; O’Connell not only served in the Falklands but participated in and was seriously wounded in the Battle for Mount Longdon. In this book, O’Connell doesn’t attempt to tell the story of the battle himself; he does it through interviews with many of the participants, radio log excerpts, diary entries, and excerpts from some secondary sources (as a radio hobbyist, I enjoyed the inclusion of the radio logs and I believe they add a lot to the account – there are times that you can feel the aggravation and frustration within them). The result is a soldier’s eye view of the battle told in the language of the soldier. I have never been in a battle, much less served in the military but I think this book probably comes as close as possible to relating the fear, confusion, stress, and emotion the soldiers of 3 Para and their supporting units felt without actually being there. The book is divided into eight chapters, with 4 chapters devoted to B Company, one chapter each devoted to Support Company, A Company, and C Company, 3 Para and one chapter devoted to the Medical and Evacuation personnel. The chapters use accounts from the soldiers involved, radio log entries, excerpts from diaries, and other sources which O’Connell puts together like pieces of a puzzle to give an overview of the battle chronologically with each Company. As he puts it in the introduction:This is a truly painful and true account of that dark and cold place miles away . Which against all odds the parachute regiment pulled through together . Despite losses . This book is a true tale in there own words ! Amazing read !

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Many veterans of war or conflicts who have returned injured or unharmed are seen to have survived and they are lauded as heroes, but this often creates its own pressures, because in many of them, on the inside, almost everything is broken, and this goes unseen. The war may have ended, but the sights, sounds, smells and emotions of war are etched onto the brain'shard drive. These memories are as clear and vivid as the moment a particular incident happened, and often can return unexpectedly, producing very deep emotions, that can be hard to control, ranging from depression, deep grief,floods of tears, to rage. Unintentionally, the veterans have simply brought the war home. Can't find what you're looking for?. World of Books Ltd was founded in 2005, recycling books sold to us through charities either directly or indirectly. We appreciate the impact a good book can have. There's a good reason June is so popular for weddings. In addition to nearly perfect weather, the month of June is considered auspicious for weddings because it's named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, home, and family. June Weekly Holidays and ObservancesO'Connell divides the book into Platoons and Companies, taking each in turn. Thus we go through the battle first with B Company 6 Platoon, then B Company 5 Platoon 'A' section, two more sections devoted to B Platoon, then Company-sized sections on Support, A, C, and the MedEvac personnel. I can’t speak for O’Connell’s colleagues, but from the perspective of someone who wasn’t there, I believe he has succeeded in his goal. It’s worth mentioning that O’Connell treats his Argentinean adversaries with respect, including accounts from their perspective alongside those of the British troops. At the end of the book when he lists 3 Para’s dead and a Roll of Honor for the British troops, he also lists the Argentinean dead and a Roll of Honor for their troops as well. I also appreciate that he includes accounts from logistics, medical, and evacuation personnel. The last chapter truly conveys the frustration felt at the delays and difficulty in casualty evacuation. I asked my ex-Commanding Officer Sir Hew Pikeif he would be kind enough to read through the book, to make sure he had no objections to the content and if it would be possible for him to write the foreword, below is his reply, it sums up what the book is all about. Rather than an overview of the Falklands War, Three Days in June focuses on the Battle for Mount Longdon and the subsequent advance into Port Stanley following the Argentinean collapse. For those not familiar with the Falklands War, the Battle for Mount Longdon was fought between the 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment – 3 Para and supporting units on the British side and B Company 7th Infantry Battalion plus Marine platoons and supporting units on the Argentinean side. If the British forces were to take Port Stanley, the capital of the Falkllands, it was important for them to open the door by taking the high ground of Mount Longdon. In fierce fighting over 11/12 June 1982, 3 Para took Mount Londgon, pushing the Argentine forces off of the mountain. Once they pushed the Argentine forces off of the mountain, the Argentineans heavily shelled Mount Longdon. Over the three days, 3 Para took heavy losses of 23 killed and 47 wounded out of 450 men. The Argentine forces, consisting of 278 men, also suffered heavily with losses of 31 killed, 120 wounded, and 50 captured. As you can well see, this battle was no pushover for 3 Para, it was a hard bloody fight. After the initial fight for the mountain and 2 days of enduring Argentinean artillery, 3 Para was able to take off their helmets, put on their trademark berets and join the advance into Port Stanley when the Argentine forces surrendered. There is much, much more to the story, but I’ll leave you to read Three Days in June to learn about it all. Optical Illusion IQ Test: Can You Spot the Mouse Hidden Among Rabbits in Picture within 15 Secs?2 hrs ago



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