{"title":"Nigel Ely","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigel Ely is a celebrated author known for his gripping narratives and insightful exploration into military history. With an extensive background as a former soldier, Ely brings a wealth of real-life experience and authenticity to his writing. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eGoose Green\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers a vivid account of wartime experiences, capturing the intensity, bravery, and camaraderie found in combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEly's books are a perfect fit for those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e genres. His detailed storytelling not only imparts historical knowledge but also provides a personal touch, allowing readers to experience the emotional depth and strategic complexities of military engagements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone looking to delve into the true stories of military operations with a personal edge, Nigel Ely's collection is an excellent starting point. His ability to blend first-hand experience with engaging prose makes his books both educational and captivating, providing a compelling read for history enthusiasts and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"goose-green-by-nigel-ely-9781789465549","title":"Goose Green","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublished to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Falklands War\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'There was a time when we did extraordinary things.'\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn 28 May 1982, 450 men of the 2nd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment – 2 Para – went into action to retake the settlement of Goose Green on East Falkland, where more than 1,000 Argentine soldiers were holding 119 Falkland Islanders – men, women, children and one baby – in squalid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForty years on, Goose Green is still the biggest and bloodiest battle the British Army has fought in modern times. This book is the living narrative of the battle told by the very men who fought it; not just the soldiers of 2 Para, but also the SAS, the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, and others, in more than a hundred exclusive and untold personal accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome are extremely funny, some touching, and some heart-breaking. All were recorded face to face, the speakers' own words adding a gritty authenticity to each account and conveying the confusion and terror of battle, as well as the courage and selflessness of men in action. \u003ci\u003eGoose Green\u003c\/i\u003e is a book that goes beyond the official histories and the many memoirs to bring to life the first and, as it turned out, the decisive battle of this country's outstanding campaign to retake the Falkland Islands from a foreign invader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true story of a great victory against all the odds, told by the men who fought it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849192362220,"sku":"9781789465549","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3098743482825.jpg?v=1759026975"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nigel-ely.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}