Product Description

HMS Glamorgan was in the thick of the fighting throughout the war. Her role for most of the time was that of an expendable escort and she became the only ship to survive an Exocet hit. Incorporating vivid first-hand accounts written at the time, and illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs, the book also portrays the daily life of an escort under wartime conditions and describes only too clearly the tension, fear, storm, cold, disaster and sorrow which were so close at hand,. New light is shed on the Belgrano affair and startling new facts are revealed about other incidents including the high level conduct of the war. There is a detailed account of the successful deception plan, Operation Tornado, and, unusually, the impact of the war on the families left at home. While attacking the enemy, Glamorgan faced missiles, bombs, shells and rockets. Personal accounts recall these attacks, and other operations including the Pebble Island raid. All the Exocet attacks on the Battle Group are included, culminating with the desperate fight to save the ship, which came perilously close to sinking. The aftermath and the traumatic stress experienced by those who lost shipmates brings home the gruesome reality of war. Written by one who experienced at first hand that reality, Ordeal by Exocet vividly recalls the war in the South Atlantic a quarter-century later , revealing many aspects which were then unknown to an unsuspecting public. A gripping read for historian, enthusiast and general reader alike.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #339450 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Customer Reviews

An excellent description of life in a modern fighting ship
This is an excellent description of Glamorgan's involvement in the Falklands conflict and how she survived a hit from an Exocet missile. Ss well as describing the activities on and around the ship during the conflict it also describes the efects on the families left at home, as well as the problems caused by post traumatic stress on the surviving members of her ships company. It is based on personal accounts written at the time of the war, and portrays quite vividly the events of 1982. Lots of excellent photos as well. Well worth getting hold of!

Underway is the only way!
As a retired sailor from the US Navy who has served on destroyers during the time of this story I wondered what modern warfare at sea was really like, this book tells that story. I alway wanted to know how modern electronic and weapon systems would really fare during a prolong battle at sea. What is was like at sea with the onset of winter and the toll it takes on men and ships.This book takes you on that journey at sea and what it was like day to day on a destroyer fighting not only the elements but the enemy during the Falklands War. Inskip does a very good job with this book and telling the story of the only ship to survive an Exocet missile attack. A must have for any Naval bookshelf.

Outstanding account of warfare and survival
One of the best books I've read about any kind of warfare. Gripping and thought provoking. If it doesnt move you to tears, read it again. Should go down as a masterpiece of modern warfare.