First published in 1982. The three writers were journalists and authors and as a result the book is well written and very readable. `Here is the full authoritative account: the historical background, the Argentine invasion of April 2nd, the launch of the British task force and the retaking of South Georgia, the sinking of the General Belgrano and HMS Sheffield, plus the full naval and military actions of the British counter-assault - backed up by detailed descriptions of the behind-the-scenes diplomatic and political initiatives in London, Washington and at the UN.'