Julian Thompson (Royal Marines officer)
| Julian Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 October 1934 |
| Allegiance |
 United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |
 Royal Marines |
| Years of service | 1952–1986 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held |
40 Commando 3 Commando Brigade |
| Battles/wars |
Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation Falklands War |
| Awards |
Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
Major-General Julian Howard Atherden Thompson CB, OBE (born 7 October 1934) is a military historian and former Royal Marines officer who commanded 3 Commando Brigade during the Falklands War.
Education
Thompson was educated at Sherborne School.
Military career
Thompson joined the Royal Marines in 1952.[1] During the 1960s he was deployed to Borneo for the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation. He was appointed commanding officer of 40 Commando in 1975 and commander of 3 Commando Brigade in 1981 and, in that role, was British land commander on the Falkland Islands during the first phase of the conflict ashore.[2] He retired in 1986.[1]
In retirement he has written extensively on the Falklands conflict and other aspects of British military history including the Iraq War.[3] He is also a visiting professor at the department of War Studies, King's College, University of London.[1]
Works
- Julian Thompson (2009). 3 Commando Brigade In The Falklands: No Picnic. Pen & Sword Books Limited. ISBN 978-1-84415-879-9.
- Julian Thompson (1990). Ready for Anything: The Parachute Regiment at War, 1940–1982. Fontana/Collins. ISBN 978-0-00-637505-0.
- Julian Thompson (2002). The Imperial War Museum Book of the War in Burma, 1942–45: A Vital Contribution to Victory in the Far East. Sidgwick & Jackson. ISBN 978-0-283-07280-2.
- Julian Thompson (2003). Royal Marines: From Sea Soldiers to a Special Force. Diane Pub Co. ISBN 978-0-7567-6441-8.
- Julian Thompson (2011). Dunkirk: Retreat to Victory. Skyhorse Publishing Inc. ISBN 978-1-61145-314-0.
- Julian Thompson (2006). The 1916 Experience: Verdun and the Somme. Carlton. ISBN 978-1-84442-450-4.
- Julian Thompson (2009). Call to Arms: The Great Military Speeches. Book Sales, Inc. ISBN 978-1-84724-266-2.
- Works by or about Julian Thompson in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
References
- 1 2 3 Limehouse Group of analysts
- ↑ The long yomp to Stanley The Guardian, 5 May 2007
- ↑ If Baghdad doesn't fall, it will crumble Guardian, 6 April 2003
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| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Michael Wilkins |
Brigadier Commanding 3 Commando Brigade 1981–1983 |
Succeeded by Martin Garrod |
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