General Leopoldo Galtieri brings to mind G.W.Bush: start a "splendid little war", to use a Teddy Roosevelt phrase, to assert authority and provide a circus for the masses. Van der Bijl (5th Infantry Brigade in the Faklklands) delivers a solid account of the motivation, 1982 invasion, the surprising reaction of the Brits, actions, and surrender of the Argentine forces. 36 photos. Selected terms: Malvinas, Margaret Thatcher, South Atlantic, Belgrano, Sheffield, South Georgia, Stanley. A major book on a (fascinating) minor skirmish. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)