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Ultimate soldier. Ultimate mission. But can the SAS prevent the launch of Exocet missiles at the British Task Force? May 1982: as the British Task Force prepares to retake the Falkland Islands, a lone Sea King helicopter makes an apparently forced landing in the southernmost reaches of Chile. The only threat to the Task Force - and the enemy's only hope of ultimate victory - is Argentina's Super Etendard aircraft and their sea-skimming Exocet missiles. Since radar cannot be relied upon, the British must opt for a less conventional warning system. Before landing in Chile, the 'stray' Sea King drops a team of men into Argentina, where they are tasked with remaining hidden within sight of the airfields and within easy reach of the enemy's security patrols. Getting the men in is easy enough, but staying unobserved is another matter - and eventual escape will be next to impossible...Mission to Argentina tells the electrifying story of this SAS operation from the inside - a heart-stopping th
This book investigates the critical role of a covert SAS operation during the Falklands War to neutralize the threat of Argentine Exocet missiles. David Monnery, drawing on his experience and likely extensive research, details the daring insertion of an SAS team into Argentina. The narrative focuses on their mission to observe enemy airfields and disrupt the launch capabilities of Super Etendard aircraft armed with Exocet missiles, a crucial element for British victory.
The subject matter points to a detailed account of a specific military operation during the Falklands War. The focus on covert action and the threat of Exocet missiles suggests a narrative driven by suspense and strategic importance. The author's likely background in military affairs indicates a potentially authoritative and well-researched perspective on the events.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Harper
ISBN-10:
0008155097
ISBN-13:
9780008155094
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