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OverviewThis book is an enthralling account of the role played by the destroyer ARA Bouchard in the Falklands/Malvinas War. Over forty years after its construction, with obsolete technology, scarce maintenance and many out-of-service machineries, it was still present during the whole campaign with a prominent role that, for several reasons, remained hidden until today. During the Falklands/Malvinas conflict, it patrolled the north of the archipelago to allow the recapture of the islands. It was noteworthy together with the Cruiser and another destroyer in the attack on the British fleet, without being able to find it. On its return, it was hit by the third torpedo launched by the submarine Conqueror aimed at the cruiser ARA General Belgrano. It suffered damage and, although it could still sail, was forced to dry dock to change a part of its hull. For two consecutive nights, it stopped British commandos from making anincursion into the Río Grande airport, in order to destroy the Navies Super Etendard attack aircraft and assassinate its pilots. With its main gun battery, it fired with combat ammunition on enemy targets and was the only main battery to have the opportunity to do so. It was irradiated and used for missile target practice; they were unable to sink it during the firing practice. Later, it was decommissioned and scrapped. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eugenio Luis FacchinPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2022 Weight: 0.527kg ISBN: 9783030926236ISBN 10: 3030926230 Pages: 193 Publication Date: 12 April 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Characterics Of The Destroyer Ara Bouchard. Generalities Machinery Elements For Deck Operations Other Elements Artillery Anti-Submarine Weapons Chapter 2: Borie Ii Campaign In The Pacific Ocean Iwo Jima Okinawa Kamikaze Actions The Fight Continues In The Pacific Roosevelt Passes Away The Forces Go For Tokyo The End Of The War In The Pacific Borie Ii In The Korean War Vietnam War Beginning Of The Conflict Borie Ii´S Participation Borie Ii In The Mediterranean (July To December, 1956) Miscellaneous, Other Minor Actions Chapter 3: Hipólito Bouchard: His Origins And Arrival In The Country The First Action: San Nicolás De Los Arroyos Bouchars: Grenadier Return To Sea War As A Privateer Argentina In The World (1817-1819) Ending Of The Campaign And Return To Valparaiso A Tragic End Chapter 4: Condition Of The Destroyer Ara Bouchard. Crew And Materials Bouchard´S Tactical Procedures Intelligence Chapter 5: Background And Outbreak Of The Falkland/ Malvinas War. Pertinent Historical Background The Davidoff Incident Chapter 6: The Days Before The War The Domestic And International Context And The Hostilities February 3, 1982: First Voyage Of The Year February 16: Destination, Ushuaia March 4 And 5: The Basic Drills March 17 To 19: The Drills Continue March 20 To 25: “Operation Cimarrón Vii” With The Uruguayan Navy And Aircraft Carrier Exercises From March 29 To April 7: To War, Unawares Chapter 7: We´Re At War The Domestic And International Context And The Hostilities From April 16 To 27 Chapter 8: Operation Algeciras Chapter 9: From Puerto Deseado To The Sinking Of General Belgrano The Domestic And International Context And The Hostilities. In The Ara Bouchard Chapter 10: General Belgrano Was Sunk ! The Domestic And International Context And The Hostilities In The Ara Bouchard Distribution Of The Rescue Of The Belgrano´S Survivors (Table) Chapter 11: Rebuffing The Attacks Attempted By Commandos (From May 14 To 19, 1982) The Domestic And International Contex And The Hostilities In The Ara Bouchard May 14 May 15 May 16 Night From May 17 To May 18, Day Of The Argentine Navy The British Continental Operations: The Perspective Of The Parties Involved Meanwhile, The Commandos… Operation Mikado Operation Mikado As Described By A British “Historian” Epilogue Chapter 12: The Patrol Continues (From May 23 To May 27) The Domestic And International Context And The Hostilities In The Ara Bouchard Chapter 13: The Last Patrol (From May 31 To June 6) The Domestic And International Context And The Hostilities In The Ara Bouchard Chapter 14: The Return To Puerto Belgrano After The Defeat Epilogue: An Undeserved EndReviewsAuthor InformationThe author is Retired Captain from the Navy of the Republic of Argentina, and he is a specialist on strategy, logistics, and Antarctic issues. He commanded both the icebreaker ARA Almirante Irizar and the Antarctica Joint Command. He participated in 14 Antarctic campaigns, by ship and aircraft, by the Argentina Government, as well as in tourist and scientific expeditions, the last of which was on board a catamaran in November and December of 2019. He is a veteran of the Falklands/Malvinas War and has been decorated by the National Congress. He is a university professor in, School of Marine Sciences of the National Defence University (Argentina). He participates in the Meetings of Latin American Antarctic Historians, is a member of the academic committee, and was also an organiser, together with the National Defence University, of the virtual meeting held in September 2020, in Buenos Aires. He holds the following postgraduate degrees: Postgraduate degree in Business Administration (ESAN, Lima, Peru) Masters in Research Methodology Doctorate in Political Science Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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