Born For War: One SAS Trooper's Falklands War by Tony Hoare - Non Fiction - Hardback

Details. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9781802791389. Publisher: Welbeck Publishing (Headline Welbeck Non-Fiction). Age Range: Adult. Overview. Born For War is the first-hand account of Tony Hoare, a trooper with D Squadron, 22 SAS, who fought throughout the 1982 Falklands War. Published for the conflict's 40th anniversary, this hardback memoir delivers an unflinching, boots-on-the-ground record of land, sea and air battles, from the recapture of South Georgia to the raid on Pebble Island. It is essential reading for anyone drawn to authentic military history and true stories of courage under fire.. About the Book. Tony Hoare always knew he wanted to serve in the SAS. Following his grandfather and father into the forces, he joined the Cadets at 13, the Infantry at 17, and enlisted with the Royal Green Jackets before passing arduous SAS selection in 1978. Less than four years later, Hoare and his unit were deployed to the South Atlantic as tensions with Argentina erupted into war over the Falkland Islands. Over twelve intense weeks, Hoare was immersed in one of the most gruelling conflicts of the late 20th century, moving between British ships and covert positions on the islands as the campaign unfolded. As helicopters went down and vessels were lost, Hoare and his fellow troopers crossed brutal terrain and engaged in close combat, helping turn the tide of the war. Born For War captures these events with the immediacy only a participant could provide, offering...