![]() While talk of the intricacies of naval war in the missile age could get lost in the weeds, Woodward tells a deeply personal story. What makes One Hundred Days, first published in 1992, such a great read is that it is not just a memoir for the next generation of naval officers, but is written in a way that is accessible to the layperson. This is a shame for the memoirs of the Royal Navy’s task force commander during the Falklands War, which ended 37 years ago today, makes for not only great reading for fans of history, but takes you inside the personal stories and stresses of a man tasked with leading men at war. Outside of Britain, Woodward’s memoir is perhaps known only to naval officers and hard core history buffs. ![]() Then there is One Hundred Days by British Admiral John Foster “Sandy” Woodward. Augustine’s Confessions to Winston Churchill’s The World Crisis and The Second World War there are no shortage of great memoirs from history’s most consequential figures. The Memoir You Should Read, but Probably Haven’tįrom St. ![]()
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