Cedric Delves joined the Army in 1966, was commissioned into the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment and later joined the SAS, which he commanded at every level. He also led the Special Forces before becoming Commander of the Field Army. He was medically discharged after losing a leg to a drunk driver.
‘Delves has written one of the most thoughtful, thought-provoking
and quietly intelligent military memoirs I’ve ever read . . .
gripping and heart-rending.’
'A relatively rare account of a contemporary special forces
campaign written by its commander . . . Delves writes with
warmth and humanity displaying no malice and a great deal of
sympathy towards his Argentine opponents . . . highly
recommended.
'Sobering . . . unlike many SAS shoot-’em-up books, this one about
raids aborted as well as successful is humane and sensitive in
tone.'
‘Cedric Delves has produced a fascinating and important account of
Special Forces operations in the South Atlantic during the
Falklands War and fills a gap in our understanding of that
conflict. He and his boys played a key part in the victory, brave
and professional.’
*Admiral the Rt Hon Lord West of Spithead GCB DSC PC*
'Since the Second World War memoirs of great writers such as Eric
Newby there have been few books like this one by a British officer
attached to the Special Forces. Cedric Delves’s account evokes the
fear and excitement of going into battle and the emotions that went
with sending other men to face danger. It captures the complexities
and cock-ups of trying to coordinate teams from different units and
different services in the most difficult of circumstances. Anyone
who wants to understand the Falklands War, and perhaps war in
general, should read this book.'
*Richard Vinen, author of 'National Service: A Generation in
Uniform, 1945-1963'*
'An exciting and honest account of a SAS command in war: of the
leaders and the led; of offensive spirit and individual initiative;
of doubt and uncertainty; of ingenuity and adaptability; and of
sacrifice, courage and humanity. Those who seek to command in
battle should study this account with care for it shows that, ". .
. continuing unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields
the true glory."'
*General Sir Rupert Smith KCB DSO OBE QGM*
'Whether military professional or interested civilian, Across An
Angry Sea really is a must-read book. It’s much more than a
reassuring account of those at the cutting edge of the British
Army. Compellingly told and easily absorbed, this fast-moving story
is a raw, humbling overdue history that explores the guts of combat
with humility and candour. I have been waiting for this book to be
written. Cedric Delves has met all my expectations and much more
besides.'
*General The Lord Richards GCB CBE DSO*
'This book finally gives an account of SAS operations in the
Falklands as I remember them. Its detailed narrative and personal
insights impressively capture the raw courage, fighting spirit and
agile improvisation that characterised the extraordinary men with
whom we fought and happily shared our lives in 1982.'
*Rear Admiral Chris Parry CBE*
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