{"product_id":"unsung-hero-of-the-falklands-war-the-life-and-career-of-commodore-michael-clapp-cb-hardcover","title":"Unsung Hero of the Falklands War: The Life and Career of Commodore Michael Clapp CB - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnthony Cumming\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommodore Michael Clapp's overlooked role in the Falklands War reshapes our understanding of amphibious leadership and its lasting implications.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe contribution of Commodore Michael Clapp has been overlooked when compared with the other senior Falklands commanders and the time is ripe to redress the balance. Despite commanding the Amphibious Task Group and being responsible for Operation Sutton the successful San Carlos landing, Clapp was overlooked for promotion instead received several snubs including not being allowed a seat at the top tables of public events celebrating this stunning victory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSadly, his naval superiors showed no interest in learning the amphibious lessons of the War preferring to focus on supporting the Army in a potential conflict with the Soviet Union in Europe. Michael Clapp's career has illustrated many of the corrosive effects of inter-service rivalry and the author asks if the military establishment has now lost interest in amphibious operations in their purest form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis highly readable and controversial work covers Clapp's distinguished wider career which included active service in Korea, the Cyprus Emergency and the Indonesia-Malayan Confrontation where he gained a reputation for decisive action. He was an observer and squadron commander in the Fleet Air Arm; took command of several warships and served in staff posts, playing a crucial role in the introduction of the famous Sea Harrier V\/STOL strike aircraft before his appointment as Commodore Amphibious Warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.03 x 9.3 x 6.23 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49244666232984,"sku":"9781036150716","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/WT0aIenNF49781036150716.webp?v=1781443834","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/unsung-hero-of-the-falklands-war-the-life-and-career-of-commodore-michael-clapp-cb-hardcover","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}