The Falklands War, Now and Then - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum

John Beaman · #1 9th August 2010, 20:32

After The Battle has produced many excellant books over the years, but, is the Falklands War, Now and Then worth the price?

mars · #2 9th August 2010, 20:44

I bought this book, and my answer to your question is YES

Andy Saunders · #3 9th August 2010, 21:25

Seconded!

A truly superb publication.

FalkeEins · #4 10th August 2010, 12:57

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Originally Posted by John Beaman

After The Battle has produced many excellant books over the years, but, is the Falklands War, Now and Then worth the price?

Checked it out via inter-library loan.
Typical ATB product.. huge densely packed volume.

Richard Mills · #5 17th August 2010, 17:20

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Originally Posted by John Beaman

After The Battle has produced many excellant books over the years, but, is the Falklands War, Now and Then worth the price?

John, even with the high standards they have set already in coverage of WWI and WWII, this is in my opinion one of the best publication that the 'After The Battle' team have released.

The level of research and subsequent detail is truly amazing, and anyone who knows the standard 'Then and Now' format in these books will not be left feeling disappointed.

My advice is go ahead and buy it.

Regards Richard.

John Beaman · #6 17th August 2010, 18:24

Thanks to everyone. I've always enjoyed their books. I wondered if this one had a lot on the air war and not just the ground war.

When I went to France and down the Seine this spring, it was wonderful to do the comparisons with the photos in Ruckmarsch. We actually docked at several places in Rouen and other towns shown in the photos!

Richard Mills · #7 19th August 2010, 10:39

[quote=John Beaman I wondered if this one had a lot on the air war and not just the ground war. [/quote]

John, the air element of the war over the Falkland Islands is indeed covered in as much detail as the land and sea elements, including very interesting interviews with opposing aircrews.

Regards Richard.

John Beaman · #8 19th August 2010, 14:55

Thanks Richard. I've ordered it!

Jukka Juutinen · #9 29th August 2011, 01:35

How did you like the book? Planning to buy a copy myself...

John Beaman · #10 29th August 2011, 20:33

Jukka:

I'm still working my way through it. the detail and information is almost overwhelming. But, it is very readable, just a lot of it!

Thier books are not cheap, but I've never gotten one that was not worth the money.

Highly recommended.