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Tag: Falklands Conflict

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History Playlist

Posted on 18th December 201823rd December 2021 by Russell Phillips
I'm not a fan of Christmas songs, so I thought it would be interesting to make a playlist of music related to, or about history. With one exception, all the songs here are from my personal collection.... Read More
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The CIA did not try to force Britain to hand the Falklands over to Argentina

Posted on 24th January 201713th January 2022 by Russell Phillips
Last week, The Sun ran a story about how the CIA wanted to force Britain to hand over the Falkland Islands to Argentina and force British citizens living there to relocate to Scotland. The Daily Mail ... Read More

Nonfiction Authors Association Interview

Posted on 13th May 201519th June 2015 by Russell Phillips
I’ve been interviewed by the Nonfiction Authors Association. A couple of excerpts: What inspired you to write your book? I’ve long had the impression that many Brits thought that the outco... Read More

Sale: A Damn Close-Run Thing

Posted on 9th June 201429th May 2014 by Russell Phillips
            The Falklands War ended on the 14th of June 1982. To mark the anniversary, the ebook of A Damn Close-Run Thing will be available at a... Read More

A Damn Close-Run Thing: Now Available As An Audio Book

Posted on 12th May 20144th December 2014 by Russell Phillips
I’m very pleased to announce that A Damn Close-Run Thing: A Brief History of the Falklands Conflict is now available as an audio book at Audible, Amazon and iTunes. It is read by the very talent... Read More
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Falkland Islands Defence Force

Posted on 3rd June 201326th April 2019 by Russell Phillips
This article has also been published in the Society of Twentieth Century Wargamers Journal. In 1854, during the Crimean War, a volunteer unit was formed in the Falkland Islands to guard against Russia... Read More
Argentinian flag being raised on the Falkland Islands

Timeline to Invasion: Falklands 1982

Posted on 10th April 201328th January 2022 by Russell Phillips
In 1982, most Britons didn’t know where the Falkland Islands were. That changed when Argentina invaded, but although many Britons are aware of events during the Conflict, knowledge of the events... Read More

Forgotten Heroes Donations Reach £1,000

Posted on 15th October 2012 by Russell Phillips
Back in January, I committed to giving 30% from every sale of A Damn Close-Run Thing to The Forgotten Heroes. I’m proud to say that as of today, these donations exceed £1,000! I would like to t... Read More

30 Years Ago Today …

Posted on 25th April 2012 by Russell Phillips
30 years ago today was my 12th birthday. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stood on the steps of 10 Downing Street and said, “Just rejoice at that news”. Oddly enough, she wasn’t refe... Read More

30th Anniversary of the Invasion of the Falkland Islands

Posted on 2nd April 2012 by Russell Phillips
30 years ago today, Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands. 255 British servicemen gave their lives in the war that followed. More than double that number have committed suicide since the war ended. S... Read More
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This We’ll Defend: The Weapons & Equipment of the U.S. Army

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