
Falklands' youngsters say a big thank you to war veterans
The gesture comes as the 40th anniversary of the war's end approaches.
The gesture comes as the 40th anniversary of the war's end approaches.
The raid was an important step in clearing an Argentine observation post ahead of the main British advance.
Rupert Jones later joined the army and recently retired as a Major General.
Veterans of the Falklands War gathered in Gosport for a parade and a service of remembrance.
The Argentines surrendered following two days of fierce fighting, which cost 2 PARA 17 lives, including their commanding officer.
Chris Howe, a petty officer on HMS Coventry, spoke to Forces News – readers may find some of the topics discussed upsetting.
On 25 May 1982, the merchant marine container was hit and sank three days later with 10 helicopters on board.
UK forces carried out amphibious landings at San Carlos throughout 21 and 22 May 1982.
Admiral Lord West's vessel sustained serious damage from the incoming waves of air attacks.
On 21 May 1982, the UK began landing troops in East Falkland, following the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina.
War veterans who successfully repelled the Argentinian invasion attended the event.
To help counter Argentina's Exocet anti-ship missiles, the SAS were called to assist with taking out the missile threat.
Eye-witness accounts reveal what life was like for those directly impacted by the Falklands War.
Nicci Pugh was one of 40 British women who served and remembers treating the many casualties on HMHS Uganda.
Defence analysts say British Forces' military operations to recapture the Falklands were a "military impossibility".
Twenty members of HMS Sheffield's crew lost their lives after the ship was hit by a missile on 4 May 1982.