British Artillery During Operation Corporate

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910163358303321
• Autore: Landry USMC Major Chris D
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Chicago : , : Tannenberg Publishing, , 2014; ©2014
• ISBN: 9781782896692; 1782896694
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (39 pages)
• Disciplina: 997.11
• Soggetti: Falkland Islands War, 1982; Military art and science
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY -- CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 2 - THE CAMPAIGN -- Landing Force Organization -- Artillery Support -- Ascension Island -- Landing Preparation -- San Carlos Landing -- Assault on Darwin and Goose Green -- Movement East -- Assault on Port Stanley -- 3 Commando Brigade's Assault. -- 5 Infantry Brigade's Assault. -- CHAPTER 3 - IMPLICATIONS FOR US MARINE CORPS ARTILLERY -- Value of Light Artillery -- Command Relationships -- Realistic Training -- CHAPTER 4 - CONCLUSION -- REQUEST FROM THE PUBLISHER -- Bibliography.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book analyzes the role of British artillery during the Falklands Campaign, focusing on the strategic and tactical contributions of the Royal Artillery in the 1982 conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina. It examines the operational challenges faced by the British forces and the critical importance of artillery in achieving military success. The author, Major Chris D Landry, discusses the planning, execution, and lessons learned from artillery operations, emphasizing the value of lightweight guns, effective command relationships, and realistic training. The book is intended for military professionals and historians interested in modern warfare and artillery tactics.