Description: This study of the first crucial clash of the Falklands War is based on eye-witness accounts from the commanders, British and Argentinean soldiers. It follows in detail with the aid of some excellent maps the vicious 14 hours of fighting that took place between the two armies for the tiny settlement of Goose Green. It shows how 2 Para came close to failure as they neared exhaustion, lacked adequate fire support and ammunition as they fought over open ground in broad daylight against prepared positions. The author also asks the question “Was the battle necessary”? Goose Green was the first and longest land battle of the conflict, it was also the hardest fought and most important to win, which hung in the balance for several hours. This book which is solely devoted to the battle recounts the battle in detail from both sides of the war with comments from more than 45 veterans of all ranks.