Book description
Down South by Chris Parry - one man's astonishing diary of
war in the Falklands
'A gripping account of heroism - and chaos - in the South
Atlantic' Mail on Sunday
'Compelling, gripping. A vividly written, thought-provoking and
engaging account' The Times
In 1982 Lieutenant Chris Parry sailed aboard destroyer HMS
Antrim to liberate the Argentine-occupied Falkland Islands. Parry and
his crew, in their Wessex helicopter, were soon launched into action
rescuing an SAS party stuck on a glacier in gales that had already
downed two others. Soon after they single-handedly pursued and fatally
wounded a submarine before taking part in terrifying but crucial drop
landings under heavy fire. Down South is a hands on, day-by-day
account of war fought in the most appalling conditions by men whose
grit and fighting spirit overcame all obstacles.
This important and extraordinary book of recent history will be
enjoyed by readers of Antony Beevor and Max Hastings.
'Gripping. A graphic description of just how they pulled off a
real-life Mission Impossible' Daily Express
'Excellent. A fascinating war diary' Daily Telegraph
'Vivid and insightful. Parry excels in revealing the
day-to-day challenges of fighting a campaign in hostile surroundings'
Financial Times
'A truly gripping historical account' Niall Ferguson
'A priceless contribution to military history. Riveting' Literary Review
Chris Parry joined the Royal Navy after university and then became
an Observer in the Fleet Air Arm in 1979. After the Falklands War he
had a successful career in the navy, and on promotion to Rear Admiral
in 2005 he became the Ministry of Defence's Director of Developments,
Concepts and Doctrines. He was appointed a CBE in 2004. Now retired
from the armed services, he heads a company which specializes in
geo-strategic forecasting.
After university, Chris Parry joined the Royal Navy as a Seaman
Officer in 1972 and then became an Observer in the Fleet Air Arm in
1979. He was mentioned in despatches for his part in some of the actions
described in this book. As well as several operational tours and
Ministry of Defence appointments, he commanded HMS Gloucester, HMS
Fearless and the UK's Amphibious Task Group. On promotion to Rear
Admiral in 2005, he became the MOD's Director of Developments, Concepts
and Doctrine. He was appointed a CBE in 2004. Now retired from the armed
forces, he heads a company which specializes in geo-strategic
forecasting.
