Recollections of operations as officer commanding D Coy, 2nd Bn Parachute Regt during Falklands War, 1982: hearing news of crisis; equipping of unit; active service prior to Falklands War; degree of preparation and training in unit; degree to which he expected to fight; character of his company; treatment aboard Norland; story of Norland crewman 'Wendy'; memories of Don Ellerby; recreation aboard Norland; character of landings at San Carlos Water; plans for raids southwards from Sussex Mountain; state of troop's feet.
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