An unflinching, brilliant new book on the Parachute Regiment and the Falklands War.
Helen Parr was aged seven when she was woken up by her mother with the news that her uncle had been killed in the Falklands War. This book is based in part on her wish to understand what happened- the story of a specific paratrooper, the world in which he lived and the people he left behind, and the Falklands War itself. She is a historian of modern Britain who teaches international relations at Keele University. Her essay 'The Eurosceptic's Moment' was co-winner of the 2017 Hennessy Prize.
A work of astonishing power and originality ... a compelling study
of the realities of war, centred on the death of the author's uncle
in the Falklands. It is at once intensely moving, completely
objective and beautifully written.
*The Spectator*
An extraordinary book.
*Richard Vinen, author of National Service*
Beautifully written, intensely poignant book ... It will leave a
real mark on the minds of those who read it.
*Peter Hennessy*
Powerful and moving, Our Boys is a fascinating insight into the
nature of combat and represents an important contribution to our
understanding of the Falklands War, The Parachute Regiment and
post-war Britain.
*Dan Jarvis MP*
A classic. Truly superb... something unique and original. It does
great justice to the Paras, and is the most honest and honourable
homage possible to the author's uncle Dave.
*Major Nigel Price, 7th Gurkha Rifles*
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