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My Friends, The Enemy is the only first-hand account of the Falklands War written by somebody involved in the military intelligence operation. It tells the inside story of the huge efforts made behind the scenes as Britain sought to complete its most ambitious campaign of the post-Second World War era.

An authoritative account of the Indonesian/Communist inspired attempt to seize oil rich Brunei in late 1962.

Nick van der Bijl was one of the first intelligence officers to land when Britain retook the Falklands and remains in possession of a number of fascinating, historically significant Argentine photographs.

The history, uniforms, weaponry and military practices of the Royal Marines during World War II are described and analyzed in this book. It focuses on their Commando raids against occupied Europe, and their roles in Palestine, Northern Ireland, the Falklands and the Gulf.

In depth study of a significant but little known colonial war.

* A long overdue account of a major British-led campaign which has been inexplicably neglected. * A thorough analysis of the politics involved as well as plenty of thrilling combat action. * Significant numbers of those who served in Malaysia and Borneo are waiting for a good account as well as those who need to know more about this War

Aden was a key British base East of Suez for over 100 years. The story of the British occupation and withdrawal has not been told in detail until now.

Contrary to opinion expressed at the time, Argentine troops deployed to the Falklands, and which engaged the British troops sent to recapture the islands, were not 16-year-old conscripts but well-trained troops. This book looks at the arms, equipment and organization of the Argentine troops.