(Subject: Naval & Maritime: Ships, Submarines & Other Vessels - General) On 25th May, 1982 the destroyer HMS Coventry, commanded by the author, was attacked by Argentine A-4 Skyhawk aircraft whilst on anti-aircraft picket duty in Falkland Sound. She was hit by 3 bombs killing 19 of her crew and leaving many more badly injured. Capsizing within minutes, she would finally sink the following day off pebble Island. This book was adapted by the BBC into a documentary 'Sea of Fire', which was shown in June 2007. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: Atlantic Books London) (ISBN: 9781843545903) (Pagination: 272pp. illustrations, maps) (Condition: Fine in d/w) UL-XXXXXX. Seller Inventory # 36182-01

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Title: FOUR WEEKS IN MAY: THE LOSS OF HMS COVENTRY

Publisher: Atlantic Books London

Publication Date: 2007

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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